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.
Lukia's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Lukia enrolled.
"I'm so grateful for the money..The money will help me to school fees for my children,,establish a business"
Eliza's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Eliza enrolled.
"I do not have enough money to build a nice house for me and my children. Its also hard to find enough food for me and my children." (Occupation: Small business)
Agnes's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Agnes enrolled.
"I have been struggling to raise a living in my family after my business collapsed when I spent the little capital I had on my medication. Receiving this money to me means I got another chance in life. I am planning to restart my business and once I got it running again, I will be assured of better income that can help me meet my family basic needs and other goals."
Chande's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Chande enrolled.
"It means alot to me. I will use it to start a business of selling groceries."
Janet's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Janet enrolled.
"It means alot to me. I will use the money to start a business of selling fish and selling second hand clothes. I will also build a house for rent." (Occupation: Small business)
Kanjira's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Kanjira enrolled.
"I will use the money to renovate my house which is thatched with grass and use the remaining money to start a business of buying and selling fish."
Kulenje's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Kulenje enrolled.
"Lack of food" (Occupation: Small business)
Sarah's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Sarah enrolled.
"The money will assist us in making sure we have enough beddings, food and fertilizer. This also means a new capital for business." (Occupation: Small business)
Alabi's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Alabi enrolled.
"The money will mean a lot to us as it will help I if so the house especially floor and plaster. We will also adjust the house to accommodate our family, a good toilet and bathroom." (Occupation: Small business)
Jannet's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Jannet enrolled.
""My wish has been to own a business motortaxi, but due to financial arrears this dream has never materialized. Receiving this money means fulfilling it, since I am planning to spend 97,000 shillings to purchase it. This is going to generate income for my family of 4 members. I can make 15,000 shillings in a month. Approximately, my family spend 200 shillings for basic needs such as food.We can save the rest of amount for our future life.Apart from motorbike, I will spend the remaining amount to buy a tailoring machine for my wife so that she can be independent.The income she will getting from it will also support us educating our children.""
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