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.
Hellen's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Hellen enrolled.
"Receiving this money means I will be able to improve on my tailoring business, build a better house and pay school fees for my children. "
Harriet's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Harriet enrolled.
"Receiving this money means i will complete my house and also buy some cattle for rearing. " (Occupation: Small business)
Paul's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Paul received a $540 initial payment.
"I started a new workshop where I do some welding business, I also boosted my wife's business by injecting some capital into her business." (Occupation: Small business)
Naomy's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Naomy received a $540 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that we have our own cow which we didn't have before. Again, we bought a solar and battery which we use for lighting in our home. Before we converge near a fireplace to share light while I cook. I am happy to see my children studying in a well lite house every evening." (Occupation: Small business)
Bern's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Bern received a $540 initial payment.
"I spent part of my first transfer on purchasing a welding machine. I am glad that I started my own business, I no longer depend on casual jobs or employment where I was as a security guard. I also bought a television for entertainment and two bags of maize for the family's consumption. Part of the amount went on purchasing a bicycle since I was using my brother's and finally kept the remaining amount as savings for my daily upkeep."
Dennis's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Dennis received a $22 eighth payment.
"The new goal for my life inthe next four months is to start a business."
Callyters's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Callyters received a $540 initial payment.
"I now have my own business which is also a stable source of income for my family unlike before that I totally depended on casual jobs which were very irregular."
Josphine's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Josphine enrolled.
"Receiving this money means that I shall be able to improve my business, I will also save some money since I have a candidate sitting class 8 this year and my expectation is that she is going to pass and this cash transfer have offered me school fees relief that was going to be of a burden as her sibling shall be proceeding to form two. " (Occupation: Small business)
Willis's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Willis enrolled.
"Receiving this money means that I will be able to expand my makuti broom business, initially I was selling them to locals in the nearby market but with this money I will be able to register my business and engage even supermarket orders, with improved income I shall be able to expand our farming to ensure we are food secure and take my children to better schools. " (Occupation: Small business)
Anthony's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Anthony enrolled.
"Receiving this money is going to greatly transform our lives.We are going to use the transfers to expand my wife's tailoring business and also buy cattle."
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