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.
Lilian's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Lilian received a $464 third payment.
"I spent a major portion of my third transfer to buy a bull since I had only one which was not able to plough alone, I bought an ox-plough because I was tired of borrowing from my neighbors who would later talk behind my back. The remaining amount, I used to pay laborers who were building my house."
Bentar's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Bentar received a $464 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on building a 3 roomed house as well as a kitchen that also serves as sleeping quarters for my bigger children (47,000 KES) .Our previous house was 1 roomed and very small , and it was a problem to me always. We are very happy."
Lilian's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Lilian received a $464 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on building a spacious three roomed newly iron sheet roofed house, I am happy that I have a peace of mind since I no longer stay in a leaky grassed thatched house.I also bought food for my family consumption"
Caroline's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Caroline received a $467 third payment.
"At the time when my third transfer was sent, I had a serious police case which would have resulted me into jailing. I had faught with a neighbor who decided to report me to the nearest police station, taking advantage of my poverty. With my status, I could not afford defending myself in a court of law and had therefore to face either a penalty of 20000 KES or a two year imprisonment. I was so glad that before a final verdict was made on me, I received my third transfer which I partly spent on settling the fine. Other than that, I purchased household items that I lacked, some of which included kitchenware, furniture, bedding and many more. I am so glad today that I no longer beg for such from the neighborhood whenever their needs arose."
Elija's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Elija received a $464 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer In the construction of a new house. My former house was small and could not accommodate fully all of my family members. Some of my children used to sleep in the kitchen. I am now very happy because all my children are able to sleep in the new house."
Jane's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Jane received a $484 third payment.
"I spent a portion of my third transfer on timber, iron sheet and nails which I have used to build a house since the one I was living in was not in a good shape, I bought two sacks of maize for consumption. The remaining amount, I spent on two goats for rearing and to hire a bull to plough my land in preparation for planting."
Quinter's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Quinter received a $464 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on building material such as bricks, 28 bags of cement and roofing timber that I used to build a house."
Hellen's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Hellen received a $467 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on the construction of a new house. My previous house was very old and it used to leak during rainy days. The remaining part of the money I used to pay school fees for my secondary school children who used to be sent home each and every time for school fees."
Paul's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Paul received a $467 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on buying building materials that I used to expand my house that was too squeezed. I am happy it now spacious enough. The remaining amount I spent on buying cows for milking. Also, I know that when they reproduce, I will many of them."
Julia's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Julia received a $484 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on building a new house that is still under progress (47,000 KES) because we had always wanted to relocate to our own compound as a traditional requirement but had no funds until GD supported us."