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 over 8 years ago
Mary received a $497 second payment.
"l spent the transfer to buy cow-bulls at 32000 kshs, l also bought 10 iron-sheets at 6200 kshs, l bought mattress at 3500 kshs, l paid school fees of 4500 kshs for my three children in primary school the remaining balance l spent to buy food."
Faith's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Faith received a $497 second payment.
"I bought seats for 15,000 KES, bed for 5,000 KES, mattress for 4,000 KES, 2 bags of maize for 5,000 KES, transport cost was 4,000 KES, cupboard was bought for 5,000 KES, a sheep for 3,000 KES, iron sheets to construct a latrine for 2,700 KES, water container for 2,000 KES and clothing cost 1,000 KES. The rest was spent on other daily HH expenses."
Millicent's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Millicent received a $99 initial payment.
"I spent the transfer on buying 1 sack of maize 3500, mattress 5500 KES and used balance on food."
Caroline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Caroline received a $494 second payment.
"l spent the transfer to buy furniture at 16000 kshs, l also bought bed and mattress at 12000 kshs, steed door at 8800 kshs, l spent 7000 kshs to pay hospital bill for my son."
Hellen's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Hellen received a $494 second payment.
"I extended my house with 20000 KES, spent 20000 KES for school fees, bought goat and sheep for 5000 KES and a mattress for 3000 KES."
Pamela's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pamela received a $494 second payment.
"We bought cement for 10,000 KES, sand for 2,500 KES, murram for 2,000 KES and paid 6,000 KES to have the walls and floor of my house plastered. I also bought a steel door for 7,500 KES, water tank for 2,000 KES, kitchen utensils were 6,000 KES. I also paid school fees for 6,000 KES, blanket for 2,000 KES and mattress for 3,000 KES. The rest was spent on other HH expenses."
Joel's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Joel received a $494 second payment.
"I bought two cows 20000 KES, paid school fees 15000 KES, goats for 5000 KES, spent 5000 KES on kiosk stock and 5000 KES for mattress and bedding."
Lilian's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lilian received a $494 second payment.
"My spouse spent 30,000 KES on paying my bride price, we bought seats for 10,000 KES, a mattress for 5,000 KES and a bed for 4,000 KES."
Brian's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Brian received a $99 initial payment.
"I spent the transfer on buying a mattress 3500 KES, blanket 700 KES, cooking pot 500 KES,thermos flask 1500 KES, clothes 1200 KES and used balance on daily meals."
Susan's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Susan received a $494 second payment.
"When I received my first lumpsum transfer, I paid secondary school fees for my son with 15000 KES, I spent 3000 KES on a mattress and I plastered the walls and floor of my main house with sand and cement with the remaining 32000 KES."
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