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.
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Johana's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Johana enrolled.
"The achievement I am proudest of is that I used to be a dairy farmer and I managed to have three cows which used to supply my family with milk and some I sold at our local market."
Lyjenely's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Lyjenely enrolled.
"The achievement I am proudest of is that I have been able to build my own house using the little cash I saved while doing casual labour. I am now proud that my family have a better shelter than the old one. "
Jackline's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Jackline enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I face in my life is that I tried opening a small business but it failed forcing me to go back to casual labour of which the income is very unstable and at times the pay is not adequate to sustain my family."
George's family
access_time over 6 years ago
George enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I face in my life is that my wife works in Mombasa so I am left with the kids back in the village. Taking care of the young kids is a challenge to me as I am forced at times to go back to the house during lunch time to prepare a meal for them while keeping my work on hold."
Joseph's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Joseph enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is doing crop farming.I planted maize seeds years ago in my farm and did so well.This was then translated to good cash and took my child back to school after dropping out for almost one year.He is currently in school and hoping to complete by December 2018."
Auma's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Auma enrolled.
"The achievement I am proudest of is that, despite being orphan, I have managed to work hard in school until I am now in the fourth form through casual work and support from my uncle. "
Alice's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Alice enrolled.
"The biggest hardship i have ever faced is back in 2017 when there was drought, we lacked food and we slept on an empty stomach for 3days.Bring food to the table for my family has been my biggest hardship. "
Lilian's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Lilian received a $235 initial payment.
"Currently, I do not have new goals."
Shelly's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Shelly enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I have faced in life is when my house burnt down due to fire in 2013."
Susan's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Susan enrolled.
"The achievement I am proudest of is taking children to school through subsistence farming. "