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.
William's family
access_time over 5 years ago
William received a $22 sixteenth payment.
"In the next six months l expect to have bought quite a number of building materials and planning to put up my home."
Roselidah's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Roselidah received a $22 sixteenth payment.
"In the next six months, l expect to have planted and hoping for enough produce at harvest time being that I will plant using enough fertilizer and hybrid seeds."
Tabitha's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Tabitha received a $22 sixteenth payment.
"In the next six months I expect to have painted the whole of my house and staying in a nice good looking house"
Nashon's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Nashon received a $22 sixteenth payment.
"In the next six months l expect to have plastered my house and staying in it comfortably without worrying of any infection by dust."
Mbae's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Mbae enrolled.
"The biggest hardship in my life right now is limited financial resources to cater for my needs and that of my grandchildren whom I live with. Our direst need being food which we now have to buy since the rains failed and our crops withered. My work of herding livestock does not earn me enough to provide sufficient food as well as other needs such as education thus posing a big challenge to us as a family. "
Agness's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Agness enrolled.
"Our weakest area as a family is in terms of financial muscle to cater for all our basic needs. Due to the low rain experienced in the previous rainy season, our crops in the farms did not mature and most of our water pans dried up leading to severe water shortage. These commodities have now become more expensive forcing us to dig deep into our already empty pockets to feed and quench our thirst. On top of this, our house is almost collapsing and we also need to keep paying fees for our children in school among other needs. "
Kipngeno's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Kipngeno enrolled.
"As a dairy farmer, receiving this money means adding two fressian dairy cattle to my farm to increase the income i normally earn from selling milk. Poultry farming is also part of my plan. I have already fenced all around my compound with wire mesh hence as per now, all i need is to build a chicken coop, add more hens to the ones i have and buy chicken feeds as well for a start."
Juddy's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Juddy enrolled.
"When I receive this money,I will first buy a dairy cow.I have one cow and buying another one will help me earn more income.The milk I get from one cow is mostly used for consumption here at home.The second thing I will do is to start a small business.I will buy groceries which I will be selling during market days.In a week there are three market days and I believe I will get money out of this business.Finally I will build a one bedroomed house made of wood.The mud house I live in is very hard to mantain and often needs repairs."
David's family
access_time over 5 years ago
David enrolled.
"Receiving this money means that I will finally be able to build a better house as well as seek specialized treatment.A few years ago,a small growth surfaced just above my left eye.Then,it was not a big issue but over the years it has kept on growing bigger.I do not have a stable source of income therefore I can only manage to visit the small healthcare facilities within the village but they have not been able to assist.I have always wished that I could get some money so I can seek treatment at a nearby referral hospital.This money came at a very crucial time for me.With the remainder,I intend to build another house because the hut we live in is old and quite small for my family of seven."
Jactone's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Jactone received a $22 sixteenth payment.
"I expect to have bought the cow that I am planning to buy so that when I move into my own compound later next year, I will have something to start me off on livestock rearing."