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.
Naomy's family
access_time 6 years ago
Naomy received a $540 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that we have our own cow which we didn't have before. Again, we bought a solar and battery which we use for lighting in our home. Before we converge near a fireplace to share light while I cook. I am happy to see my children studying in a well lite house every evening."
Thomas's family
access_time 6 years ago
Thomas received a $540 initial payment.
"The moment I received the money I felt so good and started planning on what to purchase since I did not know that I would get such a lumpsum amount of money which I could freely use without repaying."
Bern's family
access_time 6 years ago
Bern received a $540 initial payment.
"The moment I received the money I felt very happy and at peace because I knew that I will be able to take care of my needs."
Velma's family
access_time 6 years ago
Velma received a $540 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I live in a spacious house which doesn't leak."
Mark's family
access_time 6 years ago
Mark received a $540 initial payment.
"I paid school fees for m,y wife, something that I was never able to do before. I also have a new bed that is so different from the broken one I had before. Finally I bought a water tank that will enable me preserve water during the rainy season."
Dennis's family
access_time 6 years ago
Dennis received a $22 eighth payment.
"In the next six month, I will be done with my training hence will use my monthly transfer in an income generating activity. I expect my life to be better than today since will have more income."
Recho's family
access_time 6 years ago
Recho received a $540 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I now have a high breed cow. I have been yearning to buy a good cow which can help me feed my family. Before I use to have a cow which when it lactates I would hardly get a liter of milk. I can see now that will be something of the past having a high breed cow which will give high yield."
Callyters's family
access_time 6 years ago
Callyters received a $540 initial payment.
"I received the money when I was away from home,so I was forced to abandon what I was doing and rush back home to share the grear news with my wife."
Wesley's family
access_time 6 years ago
Wesley received a $540 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that now I have a television. For so long, my children have been asking me to buy a television in our home. My children use to go to my neighbors home to watch cartoon programmes, and other children programmes. Now am happy to see my children happy watching at the comfort of our living room."
Josphine's family
access_time 6 years ago
Josphine enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I have faced was early this year when I reduced my stock because my daughter was joining form one, coupled with post election problems that affected most families that depend on market sales, we had to close shops or made very low sales hence terrible decline financially."