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.
Winny's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Winny received a $23 initial payment.
"Our new goal is to buy a dairy cow, this will be an an additional source of income and food for my family."
Robert's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Robert received a $23 initial payment.
"My life currently is different in that I don't worry too much.I am now with my family since this transfers has helped to be close to them because I used to travel to far towns to look for jobs which at the end of it transport took almost half of my earnings.My health was also not good since I was not eating well and over working too much but now am healthy and happy to be home all the times."
Philiph's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Philiph received a $23 initial payment.
"I expect my life to change since when its my turn at merry go round group, I will use the money I get to expand my business thus increasing my daily profit."
David's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
David received a $23 initial payment.
"My new goal is to lease a piece of land to plant early maturing crops for sale. These will act as alternative source of income to the family."
Chepkemoi's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Chepkemoi received a $23 initial payment.
"Before I started receiving the transfers, i didn't think of growing cabbages in my farm. Currently, with the money i will receive in the coming months, i am planning to buy cabbage seeds then plant them in my farm. The harvest i will get will rally boost my income and enable me to grow even more"
Sarah's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Sarah received a $23 initial payment.
"My goal was to improve my vegetable farm so that i can have more to sell in the market."
Kirui's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Kirui received a $23 initial payment.
"I have goal of building a house for my children and buy them bedding's and clothes since the house they currently sleep in is in a bad condition. I am also planning to look for a farm to lease and plant maize so that I will not be buying maize throughout the year."
Alfred's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Alfred received a $23 initial payment.
"In the next six months,my life will have changed because i will be living in a new house with good furniture.i will also have increased the no of chicken i have and therefore will have a source of income."
Betty's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Betty received a $23 initial payment.
"The newest goal that I have since I am a housewife is to start a poultry keeping business for eggs and meat for income generation to ensure that I have a continuous flow of cash to cater for the family needs or also for home consumption."
Irine's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Irine received a $23 initial payment.
"My life has changed since I received the transfers since when my son was sick, I was able to take him to hospital with much ease since I had money to pay for medication."