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.
Irine's family
access_time 8 years ago
Irine received a $494 second payment.
"I bought iron sheets 12400 KES, timber 4600 KES, door 6000 KES, furniture 10000 KES, three sheep for 10000 KES, KES, started fish business with 3000 KES and utensils for 3600 KES."
James's family
access_time 8 years ago
James enrolled.
"I would like to use part of the money to cement my house to avoid frequent maintance. Secondly l would wish to buy household items for my house. Finally l would like to open up a business to generate income to support my family. "
Jane's family
access_time 8 years ago
Jane enrolled.
"I would like to use part of the money to cement my house to avoid frequent maintance. Secondly l would wish to pay school fees for child. Lastly l would like to use the rest of the money to open up a business to generate income to substitute my husband's "
Jane's family
access_time 8 years ago
Jane enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is that we have struggled to pay school fees for my daughter in secondary school who is now in form four." (Occupation: Small business)
Rose's family
access_time 8 years ago
Rose enrolled.
"I would like to use part of the money to expand my business to generate more income to support my family. Secondly l would wish to build a new home since we still in our parents inlaw's home. Finally l would like to use the rest of the money to pay school fees for my nephew who is a total orphan " (Occupation: Small business)
Conslata's family
access_time 8 years ago
Conslata enrolled.
"My biggest hardship in life is old age being a a great challenge since I can not walk for long distance to look for tomatoes." (Occupation: Small business)
Monica's family
access_time 8 years ago
Monica enrolled.
"I would like to use part of the money to build a new house because my house is in a bad condition. Secondly I would wish to buy a cow which will help me in future. Lastly l would like to expand my business inoder to generate more income to support my family. " (Occupation: Small business)
Mary's family
access_time 8 years ago
Mary enrolled.
"I would like to use part of the money to buy a cow to help us in future. Secondly l would wish to buy two sheep for my family. l would also like to expand my house because my house is not spacious enough for my family. Finally l would like to open up a business to generate income to support my family. "
Calvin's family
access_time 8 years ago
Calvin enrolled.
"I would like to use part of the money to cement my house to avoid frequent maintance. Secondly l would wish to open up a business to generate income to help support my family. Finally l would like to buy cows to help us in future. "
Kennedy's family
access_time 8 years ago
Kennedy enrolled.
"The achievement I am proudest of is starting my small business of buying and reselling charcoal, which provides me with money to take care of my daily needs. " (Occupation: Small business)
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