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.
Filgona's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Filgona received a $633 second payment.
"My life is different than It would have been in that I stay in a decent house and no longer worry about the leaky roof during rainy seasons and fixing a stronger door has been my pride."
Jenipher's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Jenipher received a $474 third payment.
"The two cows I bought with the third transfer my spouse took the advantage of my absence when I went to father's burial he sold them. The remaining amount I spent on my father's medication unfortunately he passed on all in all I am happy I gave my father a good send off."
Millicent's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Millicent received a $474 third payment.
"I spend my third transfer on paying off dowry which I never knew I could as a result since I have gained respect between my in laws and my spouse truly speaking I am happy with a peace of mind."
Brian's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Brian enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I have ever faced in life was in the year 2003 when my mother passed away. I was only three years old. Indeed this was so traumatizing to me because I missed the parental love."
Benjamin's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Benjamin enrolled.
"The achievement I am proudest of in my life was my good performance in KCPE in 2016. I managed to score 314 marks which enabled me to secure an admission at Kitambo secondary school despite me coming from a humble background."
Paul's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Paul enrolled.
"The biggest hardship am currently facing is how to provide food,bedding and cloths for my family."
Pamela's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Pamela enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I am currently facing is paying school fees for my child who is in high school. I am forced to go for loans from group savings that are within the village to sustain him in school whenever he is sent back home, paying back the loan with interest is costly too."
Simon's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Simon received a $454 second payment.
"My life is different in that I have land that I will cultivate on and sell some to take my children to school. I now have less stress than before since I didn't have enough land to cultivate."
Joyce's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Joyce received a $454 second payment.
"My life is different in that my standard of living has improved and life is less stressful since I can now take good care of my family."
Eunice's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Eunice received a $474 third payment.
"I spent the larger percentage of my third transfer on plastering the inside and outside part of the main house which looks good right now and bought food that we ate as a family."