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.
Alphine's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Alphine received a $23 second payment.
"My life currently is different since I started receiving the transfers such that I no longer struggle much to get money as the transfers I got gave me a chance to fulfill some of my goals that have been failing due to strained resources before receiving the transfers"
Nelson's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Nelson received a $23 second payment.
"My life currently is different in that I do not have to struggle much to get money for my family needs as compared to before receiving the transfers as it was really hard."
Kristina's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Kristina received a $23 second payment.
"My life is currently differently in that I am a happier person and I feel very light. Life is looking up too."
Mackay's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Mackay received a $452 second payment.
"My life is different than it would have been if i never received the money in that it has relieved me the burden of tuition and am grateful."
Makuleta's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Makuleta received a $452 second payment.
"My life is different in that am healthy and i have peace of mind because i can get afford whatever i want ."
Michael's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Michael received a $452 second payment.
"My life is different than it would have been if i never received the transfer in that i now have decent beddings and when the construction of my house is complete, i will sleep in the iron roofed house for the first time. Before i got money i slept on a mat and in a grass thatched house."
Lilian's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Lilian received a $23 second payment.
"I expect my life to change in terms of I will set up a business(green groceries, sardines and cereals)"
Rose's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Rose received a $23 second payment.
"My new goal that i had not thought of before receiving the transfers is to use the money I will get to purchase window frames for our house which is currently under construction. I had not thought of doing so before since I had no source of income and now I feel the need to chip in a little in the construction of our house"
Langat's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Langat received a $4 initial payment.
"My life is currently different now because I am more happy and calm more than before. My confidence also increased since i received the transfers and i am certain i will receive every month."
Joyce's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Joyce received a $476 third payment.
"I spent the larger part of my third transfer paying my medical bills. The remaining part of the transfer I bought three bags of maize for my family's consumption and two goats too."