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.
Mary's family
access_time 8 years ago
Mary received a $475 third payment.
"My new goal is to buy water tank and build a separate kitchen."
Everline's family
access_time 8 years ago
Everline enrolled.
"I have planned to buy a water pump that I will use to irrigate my farm."
Caleb's family
access_time 8 years ago
Caleb enrolled.
"Firstly, we plan to use part of the transfer to buy a water pump, that we plan to use in irrigating our farm, where we intend to grow tomatoes and kales to sell and earn some income for the family. Secondly, we intend to use another part of the transfer to pay hospital bill for my wife, who is supposed to undergo an operation. Lastly, we plan to use the remaining amount to build a bigger house, because this one is small, and is in a bad condition."
Peter's family
access_time 8 years ago
Peter received a $493 second payment.
"I spent my second transfer to dig a pit latrine which cost me 4500 KES,I bought fifteen iron sheets that cost me 9000 KES, i bought timber that cost me 10700 KES, i bought a steel door that cost me 7000 KES,two steel windows that cost me 8000 KES,i used 1790 KESI added some of my money to pay for labour and water that i used to expand my house."
Mourine's family
access_time 8 years ago
Mourine received a $99 initial payment.
"I spent the first transfer on buying 10 pieces of iron sheets 6,000KES and a water tank (100 liters)2,000KES.I also paid school for my children 2,000KES"
Eugine's family
access_time 8 years ago
Eugine received a $99 initial payment.
"I spent my first caSh transfer on buying a mattress 3,500 KES, a bed 4,000 KES, water storage containers 1,700 KES, cooking pans 500 KES and a stove 250 KES."
William's family
access_time 8 years ago
William enrolled.
"I plan to build another house given the current one is thatch roofed and leaks when it rains, I will also Invent part of it on farming by buying water pump machine to help in irrigating my vegetables and lastly use the rest to pay school fees for my children."
Moses's family
access_time 8 years ago
Moses enrolled.
"Our first plan is to use part of the transfer to buy a water pump, that we intend to use to irrigate our farm, where we plan to grow kales and tomatoes. Secondly, we intend to use another part of the transfer to buy a cow, that would provide us with milk for family use. Lastly, we plan to use the remaining amount to expand this our house, because it is small."
Basirika's family
access_time 8 years ago
Basirika enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is buying a bicycle because I used to walk a long distance to fetch water."
Mwamin's family
access_time 8 years ago
Mwamin enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is buying a bicycle that simplified my transport at home and fetching water. "
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