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.
Paul's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Paul received a $475 third payment.
"I spent the whole of the third transfer to buy boat and fishing net as my source of income, this has really improve my standard of living being that l now have a stable income."
Mary's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Mary received a $475 third payment.
"I spent most of the third transfer to plaster my house because this is the cheapest and easiest way of maintaining it and keeping it clean. The remaining balance l spent to buy fishing net unfortunately the net was stolen before using it."
Roselyne's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Roselyne received a $471 third payment.
"I spent my transfer to make a boat to help me in fishing. This costed me 15,000 KES. I am into fishing business hence thought it wise to make my own boat. I also bought a cow that costed me 14,000 KES. I have always desired to own a cow of my own hence went ahead and purchased one. The remaining amount I spent on food and household expenses."
Moses's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Moses received a $471 third payment.
"I spent my transfer to settle school fees for my children this costed me 20,000 KES. I plastered my house, I was able to put steel windows and a steel door to my current house for more safety. The remaining amount I spent on making my fishing net and boasting my fishing business."
Elizabeth's family
access_time 6 years ago
Elizabeth received a $475 third payment.
"We bought and repaired a second-hand engine boat which we are now using for fishing which is the main source of income for my family."
Jane's family
access_time 6 years ago
Jane received a $475 third payment.
"I did use my transfer to make a boat and fishing nets. I currently earn form my boat. Its been of great support to my family as it now its our main source of income. I cannot have enough word to show how great full I am. I live in my own home and food is no longer a problem as before."
Kenedy's family
access_time 6 years ago
Kenedy received a $475 third payment.
"I spent my transfer on buying iron sheets, steel doors and windows and finish net. I use the fishing net for finishing and the materials I will use in building a house since the materials were not not enough at the that time."
Calsine's family
access_time 6 years ago
Calsine received a $475 third payment.
"I spent my transfer on renovating our house, paid school fees for three of my children and bought a boat which my husband is using for fishing."
Teresia's family
access_time 6 years ago
Teresia received a $476 third payment.
"I did spend my transfer to make a boat and a fishing net. I did this because I saw it wise to start a project that will sustain my livelihood even after the transfer have been sent and indeed it was a good decision. Currently my children's school fees is generated from the project as well as the family up keep. This has been made possible due to the unconditional transfer I received from GD. It has transformed my life and that of my family members."
Moses's family
access_time 6 years ago
Moses received a $478 third payment.
"I used the last transfer to buy cement, sand and other construction materials that i used to do some finishing on my house. In addition to that, I also bought fishing nets that I use during my fishing expeditions."
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