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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Irine's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Irine received a $22 eighteenth payment.
"I expect my life to change in the next six months n that I plan to start saving to buy equipment for starting my own tailoring business. I would want to have a stable source of income to support my family well financially."
Sammy's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Sammy received a $48 eighth payment.
"For a long time, I have been thinking of starting my own business by saving money. This, however, is a long term plan but my current goal is to save and buy a plot to build a house where my family can own and live in. This has been my desire so that I can minimize the expenses that go into the rent."
Pamela's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Pamela received a $22 fourteenth payment.
"I expect my life to change in the next six months in that I will have saved the amount needed to boost my business. This is my first goal which I want to achieve because I know it will change my life and end most of my financial struggles. When the business is doing well and the profit margin has increased, I will be able to meet all my needs with ease."
Helidah's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Helidah received a $22 eighteenth payment.
"I plan to venture into farming to help in income generation for the family. I also wish to save and venture into livestock rearing for the financial security of the family. These will help in the generation of income for our upkeep."
Zawadi's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Zawadi enrolled.
"Childlessness is the biggest hardship that has taken my life to a very complicated direction. My husband's relatives are saying ill things about me. Some allege that I did multiple abortions and I am now being punished for my evil deeds. The most hurtful thing is that my husband joined them at some point and he could insult me as he wished. He almost took another woman to replace me because I am 'barren'. This situation pushed me to visit all famous herbalists who gave me all types of concoctions but it never worked. I spent all my finances looking for solutions but none was able to solve it. The herbs that I drank have negatively impacted my digestive system thus worsening the problem."
Siprose's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Siprose received a $22 sixteenth payment.
"Currently, I have a business of supplying doughnuts to the shops in the nearby shopping centre and selling some to a nearby school during break times. It is usually such a task preparing enough doughnuts in time to supply before the rush hour begins and even make it to the school in time for the break. With all the focus and attention that I give to my business, I have neglected my household duties as I do not have enough time to do my house chores. For this to change, I hope that in the next few months, I will be able to employ an assistant who can help me take care of my business, especially with the supplies so that I can have enough time for my family."
Kiprotich's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Kiprotich received a $22 sixteenth payment.
"I expect my life to change in the next six months in that I will have got the money to join a college. I will not struggle to raise school fees."
Jectone's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Jectone received a $22 eighteenth payment.
"I expect to have bought a motorbike to ease transportation of goods to the market to cut transportation cost. I believe I will have an additional source of income because I will also use it for taxi business."
Stephen's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Stephen received a $22 sixteenth payment.
"I expect my life to change in the next six months in that I will have saved enough money from the sales of my produce to buy a heifer."
Wilkista's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Wilkista received a $22 eighteenth payment.
"I expect my life to change in the next six months in that I will use the transfers for savings. My plan is to use the savings to boost the foodstuff business so that I can enhance the profits. The profits will help me provide for my family needs in time and with ease."