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Unfiltered, unedited stories

We’re committed to transparency and use our survey technology to collect and share real-time updates and stories in this live newsfeed.

Browse the real, unedited profiles of the recipients we serve, learn about their aspirations, and follow them to stay updated as their lives move forward.

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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.

over 8 years ago

Petulalina received a $118 initial payment.

"I plan to complete the construction of the house in the next transfer and start a grocery business near my house"

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over 8 years ago

Pamela received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build a house with my upcoming transfer payment."

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over 8 years ago

Peter received a $476 third payment.

"I have a new goal of plastering my house."

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over 8 years ago

Siprosa received a $476 third payment.

"I spent my third transfer on buying 2 cows 30,000 KES, gave my mother in-law 5,000 KES, transport to my home 3,000 KES and plastered my son's house 10,000 KES"

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over 8 years ago

Everline received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to buy a cow for milking and build a house with my upcoming transfer."

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over 8 years ago

Mary received a $494 third payment.

"I spent my third transfer on buying a laptop for my daughter 30,000 KES, 14 pieces of iron sheet 10,000 KES, clothes 2,100 KES, paid examination fee 2,000 KES and dug a pit latrine 5,500 KES."

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over 8 years ago

Nereya received a $476 third payment.

"I spent my third cash transfer to pay school fees 42000KES, a shopping 4000KES and food 2000KES."

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over 8 years ago

Roselyne received a $494 third payment.

"from my third transfer, I spent 10,000 KES to buy sand and the remaining 40,000 KES am still planning on how to use it."

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over 8 years ago

Elishabeth received a $494 second payment.

"GD is more informative unlike others who only come ones and never return"

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over 8 years ago

Turphosa received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to buy building materials like iron sheets, timber, nails and build a house with my upcoming transfer."

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