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.
Erka's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Erka received a $464 third payment.
"I used to have a very bad house the roof was worn out and old so when I got my last transfer I bought iron sheets to change the roof and and cement to plaster the floor. The rest of the cash I used to buy seats to add to the ones I have and some utensils too."
Elizabeth's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Elizabeth received a $467 third payment.
"I bought building materials that I used to build a new house in my own compound as required by our traditions. I am happy I now have my own home. The other amount I spent on taking care of my in laws when they visited my maternal home. I am so happy I now have done all the tradition requirements and the remaining amount I only had to use to buy school uniforms and food for my children. I am so happy and grateful for the transfers I received for the transfers as I have moved a step ahead in life."
Evaline's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Evaline received a $484 second payment.
"If I would not have received the money, I would still be doing casual jobs which was not giving me enough income to help support my family since I was the sole bread winner with my spouse arrested, but now I have my own business and also managed to get my spouse of police cell. Thank you GD for the transfer."
Dolphine's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Dolphine received a $484 third payment.
"I spent most of my third transfer on buying 24 bags of cement that I used to plaster my house, I also bought food and paid school fees arrears with the remaining tranfser."
Joseph's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Joseph received a $464 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on purchase of house construction (45,000 KES) materials because housing is such a felt need in our lives as we are currently renting a hose at the market. However, the building process has not began yet."
Anjelina's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Anjelina received a $484 third payment.
"My children used to get sick each and every time because of dust from floor . Immediately I got my third transfer I decided to cement my house. Now my children have never contacted diseases related to dust ever since I cemented my house. The money I used to take them with to the hospital I use for other things."
Phibi's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Phibi received a $484 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on my husband medical bill and food for my family, I also plaster my house with the rest."
Jane's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Jane received a $464 third payment.
"I realized for high crop produce I had to water my crop so when I received my third transfer I bought a engine water pump."
Manoah's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Manoah received a $467 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on paying university fees for my child. My child had fee arrears and being a jua kali worker my level of income is low. I was usually stressed up on where to find enough fees for my child who is in the university. The remaining part of the money I gave my wife who in turn bought sheep which have given birth to little ones at at now. The sheep we can re-sell during difficult financial times."
Alice's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Alice received a $464 third payment.
"I spent most of my third transfer on school fee, house renovation, and food than save the rest for my daily upkeep."