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.
Elizabeth's family
access_time 7 years ago
Elizabeth received a $466 third payment.
"I spent part of my third transfer paying school fees for my step daughter in secondary school. I used the remaining on buying food for my family consumes. I also bought chicken that I am keeping for business purposes. I am grateful for the transfer."
Mariko's family
access_time 7 years ago
Mariko received a $469 initial payment.
"After receiving my first transfer, the biggest difference I have in my daily life is that am less stressed over education needs compared to the situation before and am now concentrating on my studies than before."
Joyce's family
access_time 7 years ago
Joyce received a $469 initial payment.
"The moment I recieved my money, I felt very happy and joyous. I lamented on God's goodnes, thanking and blessing GD."
Janet's family
access_time 7 years ago
Janet received a $462 third payment.
"I used my last transfer to buy two cows to help pay my dowry, and then we had a debt of 2000 Kes to pay up to help us to finally acquire a motorbike, so we paid up and now we have our own motorbike which my husband uses to transport people. The remaining money I bought small household items like cupboard and buying the children clothes"
Everline's family
access_time 7 years ago
Everline received a $469 initial payment.
"The moment I recieved my money, I felt very happy and lost sleep immediately that I wanted it to be morning."
Mary's family
access_time 7 years ago
Mary received a $466 third payment.
"I spent my last transfer to buy a cow to help me with milk once it gives birth, I also paid school fees for my son in college, lastly I leased a farm to plant vegetables that I sell to retailers in turn I get an income for my household."
Christine's family
access_time 7 years ago
Christine received a $469 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I have now got my own motocycle that is earning me a daily income to support my family. Unlike before, my family and I were unable to constantly feed but now, we can afford daily meals."
Paul's family
access_time 7 years ago
Paul received a $470 initial payment.
"That moment i received the money, I was overwhelmed with joy because I knew it's going to make a positive impact to my family life."
Bendict's family
access_time 7 years ago
Bendict received a $470 initial payment.
"My health has improved and I am very happy. I can now do my work with ease and without any worries of falling sick again. I am also happy because I was able to pay for my child's school fees and I also look forward to constructing my house."
Elizabeth's family
access_time 7 years ago
Elizabeth received a $482 second payment.
"My children can now read for longer hour in the night using the solar lamp.I can now secure my poultry from theft or getting lost because of the poultry house which I built."