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.
John's family
access_time over 6 years ago
John received a $478 third payment.
"I used part of the third transfer to clear college fee for my son so that he could continue with his studies. Part of the money I used to plaster my house because my house was so dusty, now it looks more descent."
Joseph's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Joseph received a $446 second payment.
""My life has been different in that I now live a stress free life together with my family because we are able to afford the basic needs that were very difficult for us to afford previously. I have also been able to invest this money by buying a bull which i will use to grow crops that will provide food for my family in the present and the future to come""
Pheny's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Pheny received a $498 third payment.
"I used the third transfer to construct a pit latrine because I did not have one. I could use my neighbor's latrine which was so inconveniencing."
Maurine's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Maurine received a $481 third payment.
"I used the last cash transfer to buy new iron sheets that i wanted to erect on my roof. I also a cow worth 19000 KES and I am proud that It already gave birth recently."
Grace's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Grace received a $478 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on a few households that I did not have."
Pamela's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Pamela received a $478 third payment.
"I used the third transfer to plaster my house which I had built but due to inadequate finance I couldn't plaster it. I also installed electricity in my house because I used to find it hectic buying parraffin daily for lighting."
Pilista's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Pilista received a $478 third payment.
"I used the third transfer to expand my house because it was too small to fit my large family. I also bought seats with the third transfer because the seats I had were all btoken."
Rose's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Rose received a $480 third payment.
"I did spend my third transfer to pay school fees and as well I did use it to finish building my house that had started with the preceding transfers. The money really came in handy in my home we together with my family are so great full to GD for the spectacular project they have brought to our hioe and village at large."
Christine's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Christine received a $477 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer to purchase sofa set worth 40,000 KES, a mattress worth 4500 KES and the remaining balance I spent on transportation."
Josphine's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Josphine received a $480 third payment.
"I did spend my transfer to purchase two sheep that costed me 8,000 KES. I as well bought a fishing net worth 12,000 KES, I paid fees worth 16,000 KES. The remaining amount I spend on household expenses."