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.
Daniel's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Daniel received a $97 initial payment.
"I spent my first transfer on buying a mattress 48000 KES and two plastic chairs 1500 KES .I also bought bedding 2500 KES and clothes for my children 500 KES."
Enoka's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Enoka received a $484 second payment.
"I spent my second my second transfer on buying building materials at 34,805 KES, a sack of maize at 3,500 KES, a bed at 3,500 KES, a mattress at 3,500 KES, paid 2,000 KES deposit for a solar lamp then used the rest of the cash on food for the house."
Eunice's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Eunice received a $484 second payment.
"I spent my second transfer on buying a mattress at 4,000 KES, a table at 4,000 KES, a steel door and three steel windows at 14,000 KES, a sack of maize at 6,000 KES then built an iron roofed kitchen with the rest of the cash."
Mercy's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Mercy received a $97 initial payment.
"I spent most of my first transfer to buy a sack of maize for my family's consumption during the dry season, I bought high density mattress for a more comfortable sleep since the one I had was small and the remaining amount I spent to buy food for my family."
Consolater's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Consolater received a $97 initial payment.
"I spent most of my first transfer to buy a sack of maize for maize for my family's consumption, I bought school uniform and shoes for my children. I also bought house utensils which I did not have and also bought for my son a mattress since he was sleeping in someone's house sharing their bedding."
Tobias's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Tobias received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received my first transfer, I spent 2300 KES on a mattress and used the remaining amount for completing my main house that I had started constructing and halted half way due to lack of money. I am now feeling good even if I work far away from home, I am certain that my household members are not rained on as before then-they live in a more comfortable house."
Caroline's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Caroline received a $97 initial payment.
"I spent my first transfer on buying a half bag of maize for my family's consumption 1600 KES .I paid school fees for my three children who are in primary school 1200 KES. I bought a mattress 2500 KES and 12 pieces of cushion for my chairs 3300 KES. I also bought clothes for my family 1800 KES."
Monica's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Monica received a $97 initial payment.
"I spent most of the transfer to buy 1 sack of maize for my consumption. I also spent the transfer to buy mattress since l was sleeping on a very thin mattress which was very uncomfortable. The remaining balance I spent to buy shoes for my children."
Pamela's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Pamela received a $484 second payment.
"I spent my second transfer on buying a sack of maize at 4,700 KES, a bed and a mattress at 7,800 KES, used 25,000 KES to pay dowry, bought 15 iron sheets which I'll add to the next transfer then set my own compound. I used the rest the cash on other house errands."
Millicent's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Millicent received a $97 initial payment.
"I spent my first transfer on a bag dry corn (5,000 KES) , a mattress (3,000 KES) and clothing for our children ."
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