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.
Hellen's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Hellen received a $493 second payment.
"I bought two bulls for ploughing at 30,000 KES and doors & windows at 12,000 KES. I spent the rest on a mattress, plastic chairs and food."
Millicent's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Millicent received a $493 second payment.
"I spent my first lumpsum transfer on buying a cow,bed,chairs,mattress,water tank.I also paid school fees for my son"
Benta's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Benta received a $493 second payment.
"I spent my first lumpsum transfer on buying a bed,mattress,chairs,solar and a woofer.I also rented a land for ploughing."
Afline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Afline received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that we used to sleep on a mat but now we sleep on a mattress. Most importantly I'm at the verge of having my dowry paid, a life event that my husband couldn't previously afford."
Alice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Alice received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I sleep in a comfortable bed and mattress."
Jane's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jane received a $99 initial payment.
"I bought a new mattress and a bed. I was living on some old clothe because I couldn't afford any better mattress. I also settled some some debts with the remaining amount."
Risper's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Risper received a $99 initial payment.
"I spent my Token payment on a mattress, blanket and repayment of SILK Loan."
George's family
access_time over 8 years ago
George received a $99 initial payment.
"We spent my Token payment on secondary school fee for our child and also bought a mattress and blanket."
George's family
access_time over 8 years ago
George received a $99 initial payment.
"I bought a mattress and a blanket. My bedding was to old. I also purchased family clothes and foodstuffs."
Paul's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Paul received a $99 initial payment.
"We spent my Token payment on purchase of a mattress and clothing for the children."
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