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.
Bonface's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Bonface enrolled.
"Reason why I prioritize my plans the way I did, is because I have butcher that needed to be upgraded in terms of stock and arts, at least to attract more customers, second priority would be opening a business to my wife because she has always been interested in running her own business, am sure through this, she will support me in some of our needs, third priority will be paying school to my child, I hate to failing in paying school fees, I usually feels that am not responsible enough as a father."
Loise's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Loise enrolled.
"Investing in a new business is a priority. I would want to start supplying eggs in wholesale to shops and hotels here in Mathare. I have a friend that has such a business and from the way she runs her business i have seen potential in it and a way for me to make profit. Secondly, I would want to invest in my sons education. He has a right to education and above all he loves education. He is a smart boy, thus i would want to see that he is educated and with a bright future ahead. Lastly, I would save. To plan for my son's future and my own."
Chepngeno's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Chepngeno enrolled.
"Receiving this money means that my family will have a dairy cattle, well furnished house and a small poultry business for me to generate some income. Thank you very much GD."
Nelly's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Nelly enrolled.
"Receiving this money mean I will be able to own a cow and start a new business. I have been desiring to start a new business and since I had no capital, I was unable to run it. I thank God for this lifetime opportunity."
Kennedy's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Kennedy enrolled.
"I will use this money first to boost my current business of barber shop by buying more modern shaving machines and this will bring about efficient customer service.Secondly this money will help me to pay my rent on time and also clear some of my rent arrears. I will also use this money to improve the condition of my house in the rural. "
Obat's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Obat enrolled.
"My first priority is to use the money in expanding my businesses of a barbershop and a play station arcade. Currently there is a new version of the play station which I don't have. I want to buy one so that my clients can enjoy the new games, this way I will get a wider market too. My second priority is to use this money to start a new business of selling second hand clothes. My wife can help me in doing that. We can be buying bakes from Gikomba market then sell. We will use part space from our barbershop to sell the clothes. Lastly am going to use the money for my children's school fees. That way they can stay in school and I won't be worried so much on where to find money for their fees."
Stephen's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Stephen enrolled.
"First, I prioritize like that because I have seen my friends doing that business of hiring tents and chairs and it has a good profit that I believe will help me have stable income. It's only one person that has that type of business and that's why I believe I will succeed. Secondly, I will use some of it to go to school and finish my college degree since education is important and I can also get a job. Lastly, I will use the rest to pay house rent since it has been a challenge for me without a stable employment. "
Rosaline's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Rosaline received a $23 eighth payment.
"I have a plan to start a business. I intend to open a shop."
Mary's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Mary enrolled.
"My first priority is to open an Mpesa shop here in my neighborhood in Kosovo, Mathare. This will allow me to stop hawking in town because I have been facing a lot of difficulties that include arrests or losing your goods to the city council and working in cold nights. Secondly, I will open a food kiosk whereby I will be making fruit juices. The demand is high because of lifestyle diseases and people want to live healthy. I will buy a blender and cups and sell in my neighborhood. Lastly, I will sell clothes for youth and children because most of them like to keep up with fashion.The place I live is densely populated thus providing a ready market for my business."
Safyna's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Safyna received a $526 second payment.
"I spent the second transfer that GiveDirectly sent me to pay fee for my sons in university and secondary school. We also bought food because we needed it. We are grateful for the transfer. I have saved some cash too, which I plan to start a shop business."
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