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.
Ogwenya's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Ogwenya received a $98 initial payment.
"I plan to pay school fees for my son who joined form 1 this year."
Ester's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Ester received a $98 initial payment.
"I'm planning to replace my roof with new iron sheets because it is currently leaking. I'm also planning to cement both walls and floor of my house.Currently it is earth and get dusty easily. Besides, it is expensive to repair frequently."
Elijah's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Elijah received a $98 initial payment.
"I'm planning to buy an ox-plough and two oxen to facilitate my farming activities."
Millicent's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Millicent received a $98 initial payment.
"I plan to spend on farming, and use part of the money as capital to start a maize selling business so that I may have an income. I also plant buy ironsheet, timber and nails and build an iron roofed house."
Peter's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Peter received a $98 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build a new iron roofed house because my current house is too small to hold my visitors. I'm also planning to buy some chairs."
Eunice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Eunice received a $98 initial payment.
"We hve 3 children to school, so we will still spend the entire transfer on school fees for the children."
James's family
access_time over 8 years ago
James received a $98 initial payment.
"I'm planning to spend a larger portion of the transfer on settling dowry. I'm also planning to invest the rest in cereal business."
Nora's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Nora received a $98 initial payment.
"I plan to buy water tank so that I may be able to store water, because getting water for household use is very difficult in this area."
Rose's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rose received a $98 initial payment.
"I'm planning to enlarge my current house because it is too small. I'm also planning to invest the rest in livestock."
Judith's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Judith received a $98 initial payment.
"I'm planning to settle my dowry with a portion of the transfer while the rest I'll use to plaster my house."