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.
Margret's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Margret received a $483 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that as we talk, I live in a bigger house. I am now able to accommodate all my visitors without any worry-again, the house is properly ventilated and more comfortable to live. Initially, I lived the house I lived in was much more squeezed, overcrowded and heavily congested and therefore I was proud living there. It couldn't accommodate us well even in the first place!"
Mercy's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Mercy received a $483 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily is that my family lived in a rental house where we paid 500 KES per month, but from now I will begin saving the money since the GD transfer has facilitated us to put up our own house. Additionally I have my own goat that will soon start multiplying and serve as a source of cash especially in emergencies.Thank you very much."
Caroline's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Caroline received a $483 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my desire of establishing my home is soon materializing and will establish it as soon as I receive my last transfer."
Beatrice's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Beatrice received a $483 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I live with more hopes than I had before. I have been living in a leaky roof and since I never had any support as a widow, made me lost a lot of hope in life; I am glad that my hope has been revived by getting the help that will soon enable me to build and live in a leaky-free house."
Irene's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Irene received a $483 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have a land where I'll establish my home. This has been an headache for me for so long."
Caren's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Caren received a $483 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now live in my own home after I moved form my parents in law's home."
Monica's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Monica received a $483 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my property are safe even if I'm far from home. People used to pick my items from the house when not home because of the state of my house but since I established a better one, all my belonging are safe. Apart from that, I'm now certain that my son will now complete his high school education because I've managed to pay most of his fee."
Kennedy's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Kennedy received a $483 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am now a qualified mechanic which has enabled me secure a job at a local garage, to get some income."
Jocinter's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Jocinter received a $483 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that the motorcycle has been the source of earning and this makes me very happy because I can provide for my family daily."
Millicent's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Millicent received a $483 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am hopeful and that one day I will own a beautiful house"