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We’re committed to transparency and use our survey technology to collect and share real-time updates and stories in this live newsfeed.

Browse the real, unedited profiles of the recipients we serve, learn about their aspirations, and follow them to stay updated as their lives move forward.

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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.

over 8 years ago

Faith received a $99 initial payment.

"My mother pay school fees for us and spend some to start a business."

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over 8 years ago

Everline received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to buy food with the upcoming lumpsum transfer." (Occupation: Small business)

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over 8 years ago

Morrine received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to pay school fee for my children and invest in a local poultry business." (Occupation: Small business)

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over 8 years ago

Rose received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build a bigger house with the upcoming lampsum transfer." (Occupation: Small business)

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over 8 years ago

Everline received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to start a business with 20000 KES, pay school fees and buy other household items."

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over 8 years ago

Mary received a $493 second payment.

"I bought 25 iron sheets 21,000KES, 18 roofing poles at 4,100 KES, nails at 1,000 KES, one still door at 6,500 KES, two still windows at 5,000 KES, used 1,000 KES on transportation, 10,000 KES to boost my welding business, paid 1,000 KES school fee for my child."

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over 8 years ago

Dorine received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment to expand my shop business and plaster my house."

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over 8 years ago

Roselyne received a $494 second payment.

"GD has no any corruption involved but other organizations have lots of corruption because at times their main offices tell us that they've released the help for us but it never reaches us." (Occupation: Small business)

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over 8 years ago

Anjeline received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to invest in fish business, buy chairs, a mattress and food."

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over 8 years ago

Beatrice received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to us my upcoming lump-sum payment to build a new house and boost my saloon business."

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