GDLive Newsfeed
We check in with people at each stage of the cash transfer process to see how things are going. Take a look at some of their stories as they appear here in real-time. Learn more about how recipients opt in to share their stories.
Zacchaeus's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Zacchaeus received a $97 initial payment.
"I received my money while watering trees in my nursery and I was pleased because it came at the perfect time to help me put up my house."
Kevin's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Kevin received a $490 second payment.
"I spent my second transfer on expanding my horticulture farming; I bought tomatoe and watermelon seeds and planted on a larger parcel of land. I will use the proceeds to re-invest and open a posho-mill in my compound. I used the balance to pay school fees for my four children. "
Lens's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Lens received a $97 initial payment.
"I was from the stream to fetch water when I saw the notification of the money on my phone and I was overjoyed."
Nancy's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Nancy received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received the fiorst transfer, I used it to dig a shallow well and buy a water pump for irrigating my vegetable garden."
Kennedy's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Kennedy received a $97 initial payment.
"I spent my first transfer on connecting water into my compound since water is a problem in my area."
Elizabeth's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Elizabeth received a $97 initial payment.
"I spent the entire transfer on buying materials and installing water supply to my home."
Ochieng's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Ochieng enrolled.
"Receiving this money is going to improve my living standard because I intend to buy water pump and pipes to irrigate my farm.This is going to improve my income."
Herina's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Herina received a $97 initial payment.
"I spent my first transfer on paying off wages to those who were drilling for me a well in my compound because I live far from the water point and buying water is expensive. I spent the remaining money on food."
Fredrick's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Fredrick received a $97 initial payment.
"I spent my first transfer on leasing a water pump so that I can use to pump water onto my vegetable farm as they were almost wilting due to unfavorable weather."
Wilson's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Wilson received a $97 initial payment.
"I added some of my savings to the first transfer and spent it on buying water pump at 14000 KES."
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