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.
Joseph's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Joseph received a $511 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life after receiving the transfer is the great joy from my children after getting their own room. This has been a challenge for a long time and managing to put up a new house that is now fully furnished with bedding makes them happier. This has ensured their safety, comfort, and also a great deal of privacy as they enjoy their space in their own house at the moment."
Patuma's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Patuma enrolled.
"Not finding enough food has been a challenge for my family and some times had to do piece works which sometimes is never enough."
Matola's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Matola enrolled.
"Am excited and I believe I will build a bigger house for my family"
Annie's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Annie enrolled.
"Am very happy and excited the money will help me to build a house and buy kitchen utensils."
Patuma's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Patuma enrolled.
"This is great news and I plan to build a house and buy blankets and kitchen utensils"
Alli's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Alli enrolled.
"Being a recipient of this program is great news for my family. This is so as we have been having financial problems ever since we got married. We have been living in this hut for four years now. This is because of having no opportunities to earn money which we could use to build a comfortable house. We are now very happy to be enrolled in this program as we are going to build a good house for me and my family. Living in this hut is a bit inconvenient as we had to send our kid to live with her grandmother so as to have a better space for two children. In addition, some of the funds will go towards purchasing some household necessities and also starting a business which will help us secure a stable income in future."
Jumwa's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Jumwa received a $511 initial payment.
"For several years, I have been staying in the in a small house which I used it as a kitchen at same time. I have wished to construct a separate house for sleeping but I lack the money to purchase the building materials. After receiving the transfer, I spent $300 to buy the building materials and constructed a decent house for my family. I used the remaining amount to purchase enough food stuff for my family."
Kazungu's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Kazungu received a $511 initial payment.
"It was around 10 AM when I was in my house resting then I saw a message notification on my mobile phone. But since I couldn't read clearly, I asked my helper to check what the notification was all about. Upon checking, he realized that it was an Mpesa message from SEGOVIA TECHNOLOGY. I was overwhelmed with joy and without wasting time, I decided to plan on how best I could utilize it without wasting even a single coin."
George's family
access_time over 3 years ago
George enrolled.
"Thank you so much for bringing good news to my family. I grateful for being enrolled. With the money, I will be able to renovate my house, buy beddings and some other household needed items. I am getting old and my health is not guaranteed. I will invest part of the money in agriculture by buying farm inputs and hiring labor."
Mwanaisha's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Mwanaisha enrolled.
"The biggest challenge I am currently facing is shortage of food. The food is not always enough."