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.
Geoffrey's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Geoffrey received a $4 initial payment.
"My new goal is to use these money to raise tea seedling for sale. This venture will assist me generate income for buying food for the family and buying a cow. For decade we are buying milk as we do not have our own cow."
Brenda's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Brenda received a $4 initial payment.
"In the next six months i will have a cow that will provide milk for domestic use and sale to get an income."
Bii's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Bii received a $22 initial payment.
"I am now stable and now I have peace of mind and there is less stress in my house. I have hope that my plans will be accomplished. Before these transfers for instance I had stress everyday especially at 6 PM because I would be asked money for food.It was painful going with an empty sack to the maize mills instead of carrying maize from my own farm. But now my countenance has changed and am now happier than before."
Naumy's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Naumy received a $4 initial payment.
"In the next six months I expect to back in school.I expect to see my children also be in school with all our necessities met."
Janetg's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Janetg received a $22 initial payment.
"I have an aim of having a goat that will help me in future when my children join secondary school .I will sell to get money to pay the fees."
Chepkoech's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Chepkoech received a $4 initial payment.
"Currently, my life has improved as i am now sure that i will be meeting daily needs .i am hopeful because i receive this transfers regularly for a long time to come."
Mathew's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Mathew received a $4 initial payment.
"In the next six months I will have improved my business."
Kipsang's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Kipsang received a $4 initial payment.
"I want to rear chicken for egg production and a dairy cow for milk. These will be a source of alternate income for our family."
Emily's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Emily received a $4 initial payment.
"My life is currently different in that i am able to eat properly and have money to send to my son in the university."
Edwin's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Edwin received a $22 initial payment.
"Had I not been sent the transfer, I would still be struggling with casual work. The transfer has really made my life easier and better. It would have taken ages to save wages so as to do something meaningful with it. I can easily save the transfer and use it for the plans that I have (invest in livestock and poultry)."