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.
Beryl's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Beryl received a $23 second payment.
"I would want to first save, then later open up a beauty products shop."
Baslisa's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Baslisa received a $500 third payment.
"I did spend my third transfer to pay schools for my child worth 20,000 KES. I bought a cow at 15,000 KES, then spent 10,000 KES in farming. The remaining balance I spent in my household expenses."
Dorcas's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Dorcas received a $23 second payment.
"I live a better life as compared to back then before GD came to my life and atleast I am financial independent because of GD."
Winny's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Winny enrolled.
"I have two children in various secondary schools, it has been a struggle to get money to keep them in school because the money I get from the subsistence farming is not enough to pay for their school fees. This makes me feel like I failed as a parent and that my biggest hardship."
Jackline's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Jackline enrolled.
"After being separated from my husband, I started a small business of buying and selling of maize from farmers to consumers. This particular business enabled me fend for my three kids hence they never lacked any basic need without relying on anyone for help. For me this is the greatest achievement I am proudest of. "
Alfred's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Alfred enrolled.
"I dropped out of school while in primary level due to my parent's inability to pay for the school fees. Now finding a job has been very difficult since good jobs on offer requires people who have studied to a specific level and have the knowledge and experience in those desired fields. I am now pegged to just doing casual assignments to just meet ends need unlike if I had completed my studies. For me this is the biggest hardship I have ever experienced. "
Gladys's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Gladys enrolled.
"The achievement I am proudest of is the education that I have.I completed high school two years ago and I feel very proud of that.Education has helped me learn a lot and I still want to continue to a higher level."
Vanice's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Vanice enrolled.
"The achievement I am proudest of is being able to bear children and seeing them healthy.That is a gift from God that I value most since there are others who are barren.I have four children who are healthy and two are already attending school."
Kipngeno's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Kipngeno enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is the struggle with my education due to lack of school fees.Coming from a humble background and a family of six children we really struggled with our education.My siblings and I were often sent home due to lack of school fees and this even made us have little to eat at home."
Sally's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Sally enrolled.
"Dairy farming is the proudest achievement of my life.This is what has helped me feed my children and even educate them.Through selling milk and also the cattle,I have been able to get income all along that has helped me do a lot in life."