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.
Lister's family
access_time 8 years ago
Lister enrolled.
"I'm planning to spend my transfer on paying school fees for my daughter who is currently in form two, I also intend to open up a cereals business which will help me to support the family."
Victor's family
access_time 8 years ago
Victor enrolled.
"I would like to use part of the money to finish up my house since it is not yet completed. Secondly l would wish to buy a cow which can help me incase of any emergency. Finally l would like to expand my business to generate more income to sustain my family. " (Occupation: Small business)
Lorna's family
access_time 8 years ago
Lorna enrolled.
"I would like to use part of the money to expand my business to generate income to sustain my family. Secondly l would wish to buy a water tank since we have water problem around this area. Lastly l would like to buy a cow to act as security incase of emergency. " (Occupation: Small business)
Topista's family
access_time 8 years ago
Topista enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is paying for my children school fees and they endeavor to perform very well at the end of the day. " (Occupation: Small business)
Budesta's family
access_time 8 years ago
Budesta enrolled.
"My biggest hardship in my life is school fees for my children because it makes me sad whenever they are chased from school because of school fees and sometimes i wonder whether God has forgotten me." (Occupation: Small business)
Kevina's family
access_time 8 years ago
Kevina enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is the sickness that has put me down for four years and just getting better in this fifth year. This has put me in a loss especially in my business and farming activities "
Onyango's family
access_time 8 years ago
Onyango enrolled.
"I am planning to start up a business to help me sustain my family even in future.This is because I do not have any stable job right now."
Lerryl's family
access_time 8 years ago
Lerryl received a $99 initial payment.
"I used my token to boost my salon business KES 7000, bought chicken KES 2000 and paid transport charges KES 900."
Felix's family
access_time 8 years ago
Felix enrolled.
"I have planned to move to my own compound and build a permanent house for my family. I will also like to buy a few welding materials so I can set my own business."
Grace's family
access_time 8 years ago
Grace enrolled.
"We have planned to set up a poultry farming business,we will also buy some cows so that we can use for farming."
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