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 5 years ago
Joseph received a $22 fifteenth payment.
"In the next six months, I expect to have saved enough money and bought a cow. Cows have several benefits that is why I am working very hard to achieve this goal. I know six months is enough to save the required amount to purchase a mature cow. I have already built a cowshed and collected several sacks of hay. I only need to accumulate more money and buy the cow."
Syprose's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Syprose received a $22 fifteenth payment.
"For the next six months of my life, I expect to have cleared both the university and secondary fee arrears for my two children for this year. This will enable me to have enough funds to boost my current business which is now my only source of income."
Jackline's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Jackline received a $22 twelfth payment.
"In the next six months I would like to have leased a piece of land for farming. This will enable me to do more farming and be financially stable."
Beryl's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Beryl received a $22 fifteenth payment.
"In the next six months of my life i expect to have started a business. I know this organization will not be here forever and since they have empowered me, I need to think of how to invest and still sustain myself even after they have finished their project in this village. Currently opening an Mpesa shop is best investment I can think of. I plan to save enough money for the next six months then use it to open the shop."
Syprose's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Syprose received a $22 fifteenth payment.
"In the next six months, I expect my life to change because our crops will now be ready. The harvesting season is around the corner, therefore, my expense for food will reduce. Most of my income is spent on buying food. Since there will be enough food in my house, I will not be purchasing food most of the time. The transfer that I normally get will now be channeled to other needs. I will now be able to accomplish most of the goals that I have been dreaming of."
Zeddy's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Zeddy enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is having to struggle with education.This began with myself and has now transitioned to my children.I dropped out of school due to lack of school fees.My father passed on when I was in standard three and my mother could not manage paying school fees for all us beyond primary level.I believe that if I had at least completed college I could be in a better position to easily educate my children.Though I am trying my best,it is an uphill task.My husband supports me but it is still not enough since I am the second wife and therefore he has the other family to take care of.My dream is seeing my children complete college,get employed so that their children and the generation to come can also get good education.Education is the key to a bright future which we all want for our children."
Nancy's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Nancy received a $22 fifteenth payment.
"My expectation in the near future is to be able to own a piece of land. This will allow me to do so many things that I can't do at the moment. I will be able to practice farming, build my house and even lease part of it in order to earn some money. I am also planning to buy a few cows. I consider them as double blessings since they produce milk both for family consumption and the extra for sale. If I accomplish all these goals I will be able to comfortably take care of my family."
Agnes's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Agnes received a $460 initial payment.
"The moment I received my transfer, became settled because I thought I wouldn't get this transfer since we were told in the meeting not everyone enrolled will receive this transfer."
Christine's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Christine received a $460 initial payment.
"The moment I received my transfer, I was overwhelmed by joy because I knew that I had got financial help for farming."
Jenifer's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Jenifer received a $460 initial payment.
"My daily life has changed in that, I have been relieved from the debt I got for treating my spouse which has given me a peace of mind now. Furthermore, I have owned new clothes and I am very confident among people in my community. I am also planning to renovate my house soon which will make me sleep in comfortable house. Prior to receiving this cash transfer, I didn't have enough money to settle the debt that we had and to renovate my house."