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.
Benter's family
access_time 7 years ago
Benter received a $485 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on building a kitchen for 12,000 KES to facilitate my activities, seats for 10,000 KES, MKOPA solar panel at 6,000 KES for lighting , secondary school fee for my child for 5,000 KES to support his consistent learning, and spent the balance on dry corn and assorted food items."
Everline's family
access_time 7 years ago
Everline received a $620 second payment.
"My life different than it would have been if l never received transfer is that, l could still staying at my parents in-law's home where l am not comfortable to do my investment."
Francisca's family
access_time 7 years ago
Francisca received a $620 second payment.
"My life different than it would have been if l never received the transfer is that my daughter could not have completed her secondary education. I could also be still staying in a dusty house."
Rose's family
access_time 7 years ago
Rose received a $465 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on a heifer for wealth creation for 16,000 KES, enlarged my old house and plastered it to improve its condition for 20,000 KES.I spent the balance on a bag of dry corn and assorted food for my family."
Martin's family
access_time 7 years ago
Martin received a $465 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on building a new 4 room house and leveling the floor using murram for 100,000 KES (I had saved second transfer for this purpose).Housing had been an urgent need for us since our previous house leaked as we build it using aged iron sheets, and it was also a small house for a couple who are Christians and receive a lot of visitors.Thank you very much, go and do likewise to other poor families."
Penekas's family
access_time 7 years ago
Penekas received a $455 second payment.
"My life is different in that i dress well and look like a man unlike before i got the transfer."
Joyce's family
access_time 7 years ago
Joyce received a $455 second payment.
"If i had never received the transfer, I would never be in the position to get my garden land for cultivation. I would still be very poor unable to build an iron roofed house."
Omolo's family
access_time 7 years ago
Omolo received a $465 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on Solar panel for lighting and entertainment, as well as housing materials with which my husband and I shall build and shift as soon as we are ready. We always wanted to put up a bigger house in our own compound as required by Luo traditions but we had no funds until GD supported us. Thank you."
Taubah's family
access_time 7 years ago
Taubah received a $455 second payment.
"My life is much better now than before when I had no land. I used to live like a stranger but when i received the cash transfer my life changed drastically, I feed well, I own my land where I can cultivate my crops without any worry."
Susan's family
access_time 7 years ago
Susan received a $465 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on plastering our existing 2 room house and replacing the bad door and window for 34,600 KES,and the balance on a baby bull that I want to raise to support land preparation for improved food production in future. Thank you"