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.
Joyce's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Joyce received a $492 second payment.
"I spent my first lumpsum transfer on building a kitchen.I also paid school fees for my children and bought a sheep,a bed and a mattress."
Elizabeth's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Elizabeth received a $98 initial payment.
"I bought a mattress and other household items."
Jenipher's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jenipher received a $98 initial payment.
"I bought a mattress and a blanket. I also paid fees to my two sons in secondary school."
Aska's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Aska received a $492 second payment.
"I spent my first lumpsum transfer on building an iron roofed house.I also bought iron sheets,a bed and a mattress and paid school fees for my child."
Daniel's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Daniel received a $99 initial payment.
"I paid fees 4,000 KES to my daughter in secondary school. Used 3,000 KES to settle some debts. I also bought a mattress with the remaining amount."
Margaret's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Margaret received a $99 initial payment.
"I bought a mattress at 4,000 KES, till my farm with 3,000 KES, and also purchased foodstuffs with the remaining amount."
Collins's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Collins enrolled.
"I am planning to spend my transfer to buy an oxen plough and two bulls that will aid in farming.I will buy two mattresses, blankets and seats and save some of the money for future use."
Benter's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Benter received a $99 initial payment.
"I bought a blanket and a mattress. I also paid 5,000 KES fees to my daughter in high school."
Daudi's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Daudi received a $99 initial payment.
"I used a portion of the transfer to buy two mattresses(one for my spouse and I while the other one for my children). I also purchased some cooking utensils with the remaining amount."
Esta's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Esta received a $99 initial payment.
"I bought a bed and a mattress. Purchased a school uniform to my daughter in primary school. I also purchased foodstuffs for family consumption."
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