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.
Joshua's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Joshua received a $497 third payment.
"I spent my transfer to purchase a cow worth 20,000 KES. I spent 10,000 KES to boast my shop's stock. I also issued 7,000 KES to my wife to purchase clothes for herself and the children. The remaining amount was spent in the household for expenses."
Harriet's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Harriet enrolled.
"Receiving this money means to buy land for agricultural activities. My family lacks land to plant crops and each season i realise little or no harvest. "
Simon's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Simon enrolled.
"The biggest hardship which i faced in my life was lack of money for school fees , it was really very hard for my mother to raise money for paying tution hence this forced me to drop out from school in senior four ."
Simon's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Simon enrolled.
"The biggest hard ship which i face in my family is lack of oxgyen for ploughing. and this has caused famine in my family due to use of rudimentary methods of farming."
John's family
access_time over 6 years ago
John enrolled.
"Receiving this money means that, i will be able to buy and own land for farming."
Mary's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Mary enrolled.
"Receiving this money means investing in my children's education. This money will help pay school fees and buy scholastic materials like school uniform for my children who are studying in secondary school."
Binais's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Binais received a $461 initial payment.
"The moment i received my money, i felt so happy, for it was going to assist me get medical attention and build a house."
Caren's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Caren received a $480 third payment.
"I spent my transfer on buying timber, iron sheets and nail which I used in building a new house since the one I had was too small for my family. I also bought seats."
Josinta's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Josinta received a $477 third payment.
"I used the last cash transfer to build a house for my son, and I also used it to buy food for the family. A new solar system was also purchased since we did not a have a lighting system. Initially I used to have paraffin lamps that were hectic to use."
Hellen's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Hellen received a $477 third payment.
"I spent my transfer on buying wooden door, window panes and iron sheets which I will use to build a new house. I bought three goats and school requirements for my children. I also paid school for the children."