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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George's family
access_time over 8 years ago
George enrolled.
"The biggest hardship is that I have no proper job to keep my daughter in school and to provide for her."
James's family
access_time over 8 years ago
James enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I face is lack of enough cash. The little I get I have to share with the owner of the motorcycle."
Anna's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Anna enrolled.
"The biggest hardship is lack of a proper house and ways of making ends meet"
Anjeline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Anjeline enrolled.
"The achievement am proudest of is educating my children. My eldest daughter just completed primary school."
Pamella's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pamella received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy a water storage tank, construct a kitchen and pay school fees for my child."
Lilian's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lilian received a $99 initial payment.
"we plan to pay my dowry, and pay for a piece of land on which I can build my home because the place we are currently occupying is small."
Monica's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Monica received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to increase stock for my business in selling second hand clothes, and a food outlet."
Consilata's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Consilata received a $99 initial payment.
"My child completed secondary school and is idle I wish to send him to college. I also plan to construct a kitchen for my children to sleep in."
Josinter's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Josinter received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to construct a pit latrine, and pay school fees for my child who is about to join university."
Mourine's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mourine received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to sell the cow and add to the 50,000KES and a buy a motorcycle. My husband plan to use the motorcycle for transport business."