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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.
Sarah's family
access_time 7 years ago
Sarah received a $477 initial payment.
"I spent my first transfer to buy 12 iron sheets, and one table , and a. set of stools, a pair of plastic chairs, and a dozen of melamine plates, a half dozen of cups , and some glass cups, and 2 big sauce pans. I also bought clothes for my children and my husband, and mattresses, and I also spent part of the money to buy food and scholastic materials for the children."
Majeri's family
access_time 7 years ago
Majeri received a $477 initial payment.
"I spent my first cash transfer to buy 4 bags of Millet, and I also bought two mattresses, and 1 wooden bed, and I also spent part of the money to repair my bicycle. I also bought 2 chickens , and I also used part of the cash transfer to treat myself, and I have kept the balance of the cash transfer to cater for other family basic needs."
Beatrice's family
access_time 7 years ago
Beatrice received a $484 second payment.
"I used a portion of my second transfer to buy 35 pieces of iron sheets, timber and nails which am planning to use in building an iron roofed house in my own compound which is more durable and do not leak. I bought a mattress, bedding and clothes for my children. The remaining amount, I spent to buy a sack of maize for consumption."
Lilian's family
access_time 7 years ago
Lilian received a $463 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on completion of construction of our kitchen (35,000 KES) that serves as sleeping quarters for my children because they used to sleep in our neighbour's house, which was uncomfortable for my family. I also bought a mattress (5,000 KES) , and finally a bag dry corn for our food (3,000 KES)"
Elijah's family
access_time 7 years ago
Elijah received a $484 second payment.
"I used most of my second transfer to buy two cattle which I used to pay dowry for my wife which was long over due, I bought a bed, mattress since we were sleeping on a steel bed which was worn out. I bought sofa set because I did not have decent seats. The remaining amount, I spent on a sack of maize for consumption and food for my family"
Elizabeth's family
access_time 7 years ago
Elizabeth received a $484 third payment.
"I spent the larger part of my third transfer on buying two set seats of sofa seats 18,000 KES an a table 3,500 KES .I bought a bed 4500 KES and two pieces of mattresses 4500 KES .I bought two bag of maize for my family's consumption and clothes my family members ,now they no longer have to put on torn clothes and as a result their self-esteem as improved positively.I also bought household expenditure and sank a pit latrine as well."
Pamela's family
access_time 7 years ago
Pamela received a $463 third payment.
"I started poultry farming and bought livestock that is goats, sheep and a cow. When the GD team came visiting they found nothing even a small stool I dint have for them to sit so I used my transfer to buy small things for the house like seats, mattress, beds, and utensils."
Yolam's family
access_time 7 years ago
Yolam received a $477 initial payment.
"I spent my first transfer to buy a mattress and a bed,I bought bricks to start building,I also bought clothes for myself and my family members."
Sam's family
access_time 7 years ago
Sam received a $477 initial payment.
"I spent my first transfer to pay for the land that was mortgaged, iron sheets,three mattresses, clothes for myself my wife and the children,and I also bought household items like plates sourcepans,and some maize flour."
Sarah's family
access_time 7 years ago
Sarah received a $477 initial payment.
"I did spend my first transfer to buy 20 bags of cement at Ugx 600,000, a metal door at Ugx 200,000, a bed at Ugx 150,000, three mattresses at Ugx 360,000, two pairs of gumboots at Ugx 30,000, handbag at Ugx 70,000, children's school fees at Ugx 200,000 and the balance food stuff. "
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