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.
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Serfina's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Serfina received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to buy bulls for ploughing and cement my house with the remainder."
Elly's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Elly received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to expand my house, build a boat and acquire chairs."
Rose's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rose received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build a house and buy a cow."
Vincent's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Vincent enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is that I have managed to have a family at a very tender age and I am working tirelessly to make them comfortable."
Linet's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Linet enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is that I am a dedicated single parent to my family. I work hard to ensure they eat and attend school."
Rose's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rose received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build a kitchen and cement the floor of the main house. I wish to spend the remainder on school fees."
Henry's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Henry enrolled.
"Our proudest achievement that we have worked very hard and have been able to construct a house for my family."
Rose's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rose enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I face in my life is that getting food is a challenge as my family is very big and my our income is very low."
Monica's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Monica enrolled.
"The achievement that I am proudest of is that I was able to buy a dairy cow using a loan that I secured through Kenya Women and now I am able to get milk for my family."
Raphael's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Raphael enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I face is the burden of school fees. My eldest is to join college, I have several in high school and the younger ones go to private schools."