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.
Sigere's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Sigere received a $366 second payment.
"My life has changed in a way that I will have"
Bwanali's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Bwanali received a $378 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my life would be to have a house with a cemented floor. I am very thankful."
Kangombe's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Kangombe received a $506 initial payment.
"I had visited my neighbour at around 9 am when I had a loud message notification from my phone. After checking I realized it was the transfer GiveDirectly had promised. I was filled with joy and confused at the same time, I had to leave my neighbour's to return to my house."
Chelangat's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Chelangat received a $489 second payment.
"After receiving the second transfer, I spent 35000KES on the completion of payment for the piece of land. I also bought a roll of barbed wire and fencing poles to fence the initial piece of land I had. I also equipped my child with a new pair of school uniforms and shoes since he has been putting on old pairs for such a long time."
Emily's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Emily received a $489 second payment.
"I spent the second transfer on leasing a piece of land. I had been hoping over a long time to venture into intensive farming but the inadequate finances could not allow me. I am grateful now that I have leased four acres, bought certified potato seeds, and other farm inputs. With the remaining amount, I spent on buying two goats, and the last bit enabled me to access medical attention as I had not been feeling well."
Kitsao's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Kitsao received a $506 initial payment.
"I spent $350 to purchase building materials this was for the construction of a decent house for the family. This is because the house that I had was very small to fully accommodate me with my grandchildren. In addition, I was able to clear the fees balances for my 4 grandchildren who are still in primary school. Furthermore, I bought proper clothing and acquire sufficient food for the family. I also saved the remaining amount for any financial emergency that might arise."
Kangombe's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Kangombe received a $506 initial payment.
"I was preparing to go to my usual place of work for charcoal preparation. It was about 10 o'clock when I heard the message notification in my phone. My helper was around and she confirmed that it was the transfer I have been waiting. I felt very happy for receiving the transfer and I had to cancelled my days plan went to the Mpesa shop to withdrew the cash since I had no food for the family."
Moliya's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Moliya enrolled.
"The main challenge is food access. I depend on people who support me. Food production is not effective because we don't use fertilizer and I can't provide the labor which is required."
Melina's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Melina enrolled.
"I would like to express my gratitude for being considered in this program. My husband is polygamous and the support he provides is not enough. I am planning of buying iron sheets when I receive my transfer. Part of the amount will be used to buy food as the food we have is not enough. I will also buy kitchen utensils and some beddings."
Frolence's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Frolence enrolled.
"The main challenge is food. Food access is is a challenge."