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.
Sharon's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Sharon received a $4 initial payment.
"In the next six months i see myself leaving casual labour and doing my own works boosted by GD transfers"
Joan's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Joan received a $22 initial payment.
"I have plans to buy a sheep which can multiply and then become a source of income to start a clothes business and I also intend to increase my current shop stock."
Jene's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Jene received a $453 second payment.
"My life is different than it would have been because i have a better house to sleep in, household items like saurce pans, plates, chairs, mattresses, and i can afford good stuff. "
Betty's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Betty received a $4 initial payment.
"My life is currently different from how it would have been if I had never received the transfer in that I get enough food, have more of development ideas coming in and also I feel I can do more of commercial farming unlike before."
Clara's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Clara received a $22 initial payment.
"My new goal that i wish to achieve is to buy a dairy cow.This will help me reduce my daily expenses because i will not buy milk any more."
Nelson's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Nelson received a $4 initial payment.
"I hope that my life will be different when i get the transfers in full every month."
Leah's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Leah received a $453 second payment.
"My life is different than it would have been because am a happy woman for i own household items i didn't have before and can now afford to buy basics like sugar, soap, clothings and food stuff."
Susan's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Susan received a $472 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on finishing our 4 room house for 47,000 KES , since I had been stressed for over four years regarding housing for the family."
Nelson's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Nelson received a $4 initial payment.
"In the next six months, my life will have improved because i will have improved my academic performance. I will be able to study well leading to the attainment of my goal.."
Brenda's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Brenda received a $4 initial payment.
"I expect my life to be better in the next six months in that my poultry faring will be productive hence will have higher income.I will have bought a cow and a sheep in the next six months."