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.
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6 years ago
Chepkemoi
received a $23 eighth payment.
"I expect my life to change in the next six months since with the new house, my family will be well accommodated. Besides, with the cabbages seedlings that I currently bought and planning to plant them soon, they will be ready for sale in the next six months hence boost my income"
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6 years ago
Mary
received a $23 eighth payment.
"I expect my life to change in the next six months since with the income I get from the shop, I will use it to improve my farming by planting more crops hence more income to the family"
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6 years ago
Ronis
enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I have ever faced in my life is that whenever I plant seasonal crops in my farm, they fail because of lack of rains. This means that we are forced to rely on casual labor so that we can eat in my house."
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6 years ago
Nabirye
received a $441 second payment.
"My health and feeding has truly changed which is making me stronger every after day."
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6 years ago
Elizabeth
received a $459 initial payment.
"I was very happy for having become a millionaire for the first time in life which has vigorously changed my life both domestically and in health."
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6 years ago
Manjeri
received a $459 initial payment.
"My health has greayly improved and I am now happier than before."
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6 years ago
Wilson
received a $441 second payment.
"Now I am owning a beautiful home and I am now in a wonderful relationship with my wife brought by the money given to us."
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6 years ago
Roseline
received a $23 seventh payment.
"I expect to shall have have joined a merry- go-round and from my saving I will be able to buy a cow for the next six months ."
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6 years ago
Eunice
received a $23 seventh payment.
"I am planning to buy livestock for rearing to sell later as a source of financial security during emergencies."
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6 years ago
Japheth
received a $545 initial payment.
"The moment I received my money I felt very very happy since I was certain that part of my problems were going to be solved ."
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