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.
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over 8 years ago
Maureen
received a $99 initial payment.
"I spent the transfer on buying 4 pieces of iron sheets ksh 4000, paid rent ksh 1100, bought water tank ksh 900, bought clothes for me and my child ksh 2000 and used the balance on meals."
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over 8 years ago
Nelson
received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build a new house because my current house is small in size. I'm also planning to buy a water pump for irrigation purposes. This will see me conduct my farming activities any time irrespective of the season."
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over 8 years ago
Fauzia
received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend 20000 KES on a sofa set and the remaining 30000 KES on a 3000 L water tank."
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over 8 years ago
Grace
received a $497 second payment.
"I bought cement at 8,000 KES, sand at 8,000 KES, two steel windows at 5,000 KES, a steel door at 8,000 KES and labour cost 11,000 KES. I bought water at 2,000 KES for construction work."
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over 8 years ago
Mary
received a $99 initial payment.
"I spent the transfer on buying two goats ksh 5000, water tank ksh 1800, school books ksh 400 and ksh 1000 for my budget at home."
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over 8 years ago
Everline
received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy oxen for ploughing my pieces of land for cultivation, and a donkey for carrying water for domestic use. I also hope to pay school fees for my child."
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over 8 years ago
Mary
received a $99 initial payment.
"I spent the transfer on buying 4 plastic chairs ksh 3200, water tank ksh 3800, 1 sack of maize ksh 2500 and used the balance on food."
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over 8 years ago
Emilly
received a $99 initial payment.
"I bought a cow @8,000KES, and spent the rest of the money on buying water containers for storing water for domestic use."
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over 8 years ago
Raphael
received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to buy a water tank."
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over 8 years ago
Mercy
received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to buy a water tank and chairs."
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