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.
Irene's family
access_time 8 years ago
Irene enrolled.
"I am planning to buy some building materials like iron sheets and timber that I will use in future when I'm establishing my house.I am also planning to buy a water tank that will tap rain water for drinking and cooking."
Denish's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Denish enrolled.
"First,I would like to buy a water tank of at least 5000 liters that will harvest rain water inorder to curb water scarcity.I would also like to set aside a portion of my transfer for my son's upkeep in collage.Secondly,I would like to spend the remaining portion towards construction of a better toilet than the one I have right now."
Hellen's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Hellen enrolled.
"I am planning to spend my transfer on buying a sheep and a goat, I will spend part of the transfer to buy a cupboard and a water tank that I can use in harvesting water. I will also spend part of the transfer on buying blankets for myself and my family and the remaining amount I will spend on buying utensils like plates and spoons."
Raphael's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Raphael enrolled.
"I plan to buy a 6000 litre water tank to tap rain water, buy a ploughing machine for farming and to renovate my house."
Violet's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Violet received a $99 initial payment.
"I bought bedding and water containers."
Anjiline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Anjiline enrolled.
"I would like to repay a loan that I took when I was buying a water tank.I would also like to expand my house by adding a single room inorder to make it more spacious and lastly,I would like to revive my paultry farming business."
Lizzy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lizzy received a $99 initial payment.
"I spent 3,000KES on buying 2 water tanks, 400KES on buying utensils and bought a blanket @ 500KES. I also spent 2,000KES on food. I also bought a thermos flask @ 2,800KES and spent 800KES on buying washing plastic basins."
Moses's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Moses enrolled.
"I would like to use part of the transfer to plant water melon for sale. Secondly l would wish to pay dowry so that I can marry another wife . Lastly I would like to open up a business to generate income to support my family."
Damaris's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Damaris enrolled.
"I would like to use part of the transfer to expand my and cement my house. Secondly l would wish to buy a water tank since we have water problem around this area. Lastly open up a business to generate income to support my family."
Grace's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Grace enrolled.
"I am planning to invest in poultry farming because it has good returns that can help with my children's education, build a bigger house because my house is too small for my family, purchase a bull for ploughing to reduce hiring costs and purchase a water tank so that I can harvest rain water for drinking to prevent diarrheal diseases."
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