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.
Hezron's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Hezron received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build a larger iron roofed house because my current house is small. I'm also planning to invest the remaining portion in fish business."
Ludia's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Ludia received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to repair the house and start a business."
Eunice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Eunice received a $496 second payment.
"I bought a heifer at 23,000 KES, kitchen utensils at 7,000 KES and business stock added at 20,000 KES."
Judith's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Judith received a $99 initial payment.
"I used my token payment to stock beans and rice for my cereals business (3000), to build walls of my pit latrine (5000) and paid school fees (2000)."
Alice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Alice received a $496 second payment.
"GD is practical in its aid services as compared to others like World Vision which ask for money before giving assistance to the respondents." (Occupation: Small business)
Evarline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Evarline received a $99 initial payment.
"I used a portion of the transfer to buy climbing pole gadget and spanners for business purpose. Paid my daughter in primary school fee. I also invested the remaining portion in greens business."
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $496 second payment.
"I have been able to plaster my walls and floor and therefore strengthened the walls of my house and am now assured of my safety and that of my belongings." (Occupation: Small business)
Irene's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Irene received a $99 initial payment.
"We plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on enlarging our current house , and also buying a sewing machine ." (Occupation: Small business)
Benadeta's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Benadeta received a $496 second payment.
"I am now renovating my house so that I live in a good house compared to mady and grass thatched house where I used to stay" (Occupation: Small business)
Theresa's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Theresa received a $496 second payment.
"l am now relax because l know very soon l will have a spacious house." (Occupation: Small business)
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