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.
Merceline's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Merceline received a $466 third payment.
"I used to cook outside as I did not have a kitchen and sometimes I could get scared more so when it was dark, so when I received my third transfer, I bought some building materials that I have since used to build a kitchen. I also bought a cupboard and utensils for my household. The remaining I used on buying clothing for my children as we received it over the Christmas. We celebrate Christmas with a lot of happiness."
Selina's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Selina received a $463 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on replacing my old leaking roof with 40 new iron sheets for 48,000 KES. We always wanted to so but had limited finances."
Teresa's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Teresa received a $463 third payment.
"I used a portion my third transfer to timber, iron sheets and nails which I have used to build a new house because I was staying in a very old house which was leaking regardless of it being iron roofed. I bought sand and cement which I have used to cement my house which I had built since it was mud, I spent some amount to pay school fees for my child who is in high school because it has always been my wish for him to study. The remaining amount, I spent on my spouse both medical bill and mortuary bill since he passed on."
Tobias's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Tobias received a $463 third payment.
"In the land I live in the parcel or plot number is under my fathers name so I chose to change the name in the title deed, I therefore called the surveyors to do a suspension and make the name change now am settled I in my land knowing no one would claim it. I also paid fees for my child, gave some money to my wife to use as capital to boost her business of selling fruits in the town center."
Vincent's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Vincent received a $477 initial payment.
"The moment i received my money,I felt too much joy and happiness,i felt that God had answered my prayers, because this money came at a time when I had a lot of problems and I really needed to spend it."
Justina's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Justina received a $466 third payment.
"I have been buying milk for my family consumes so when I received my third transfer I bought three cows for milk production purposes. I will no longer have to buy milk. I also bought some goats that will help me in school fees for my children in the future. I also bought two sacks of corn for my family consumes."
Millicent's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Millicent received a $463 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on plastering our 3 room house as we used to have a small and bad house which was hard for us and as such housing was a priority but we had no money until we received GD transfers. I also spent the little balance on treatment for myself and I am much better.."
Christine's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Christine received a $463 third payment.
"I built a house with the last transfer my house before was smaller and it was uncomfortable sleeping with the children in the small space, I also bought some livestock to rear and later sell when emergencies arise, and the rest of the money I finished school fees arrears for my child who is in high school."
Pamela's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Pamela received a $463 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on plastering my 2 room house, of which the work will begin tomorrow. I also bought 2 goats for 8,000 KES which I am raising as a source of income to educate my children in future.I then bought a bed and a mattress for 8,000 KES as I used to sleep on the floor. I finally installed a solar panel for 8,000 KES for lighting and for my children to study"
Sara's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Sara received a $463 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on building a kitchen for 17,000 KES that also serves as a place for my children to sleep at night. I then bought a bicycle for 9,000 KES that facilitates my movement as I fetch firewood/charcoal/vegetables to sell in the market for an income.I also bought a heifer and a goat for 12,000 KES as a form of saving . The balance I spent on miscellaneous needs."