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.
Benjamin's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Benjamin received a $97 initial payment.
"I spent the larger part of my first transfer on paying school arrears 8,000 KES for my daughter who has already finished her high school education last year to ease her process of clearance and enable her acquire her high school certificate.I bought half a bag of maize for my family's consumption 2,.000 KES."
Lucy's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Lucy enrolled.
"Receiving this money makes me to be very excited as I will finally manage to pay the school fees balance for my children to enable them to get education."
Rose's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Rose received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt so happy when I received my transfer as it brought me much hopes in life concerning my children's education and means of survival."
Paul's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Paul received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer,I was very happy since I was sure that I will spend the money on what I lacked the most such as paying school fees for my daughter who is in high school as my hope is to see her through her education."
Richard's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Richard enrolled.
"My biggest hardship currently is lack of proper income to enable me provide for important needs like education for my children."
Joyce's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Joyce received a $97 initial payment.
"I spent my first transfer on cultivating my piece of land and planted maize with hope to get good yields. I sent pocket money to my child in university and paid polytechnic fees for the other two to advance their education. I used the balance to buy food for the household."
Vincent's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Vincent enrolled.
"Receiving this money makes me much happy as I will be in a position to cater for my family's basic needs such as food, shelter,clothing and education."
Rose's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Rose enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I face is that am not able to provide the basic needs (e.g. food, clothing and education) to my family because of low income."
Florence's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Florence enrolled.
"The biggest hardship we face is the burden of school fees in the long run. I want my children to have a better education than I did."
Millicent's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Millicent enrolled.
"I am really happy.My living standard will change for the better.My children will get better education and also i will be able to provide for their needs."
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