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.
Celline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Celline received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to buy a cow and boost my business."
Dorine's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Dorine received a $495 second payment.
"I paid my children's 26,000 KES school fees. I used 10,000 KES to revive my cereal business. I saved the rest of the money for buying a cow."
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $99 initial payment.
"I used my token payment to buy a goat (3000), iron sheets (3000), food (1000) and to boost my business (3000)"
Pamela's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pamela received a $495 second payment.
"l spend 27000 kshs to buy 2 bulls for farming, l also spend 15000 kshs to pay school fees for my to children in secondary school, the remaining balance l add it to my business." (Occupation: Small business)
Kennedy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Kennedy received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to buy two cows and start a business."
Susan's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Susan received a $495 second payment.
"While other NGOs involve other entities or persons to deliver the help intended for the poor in the community, GD sends direct transfers to the recipients and thus prevent discrimination of those to be helped." (Occupation: Small business)
Ester's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Ester received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build a new iron roofed house because the one I have at the moment is small in size. I'm also planning to save the rest for my daughter who is currenlty in class eight." (Occupation: Small business)
Grace's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Grace received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build a new house." (Occupation: Small business)
Irene's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Irene received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build a spacious iron roofed house because the current one is too small. I'm also planning to fence my compound with barbed wire for security purpose." (Occupation: Small business)
Benter's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Benter received a $99 initial payment.
"I used 3,200KES to buy a mattress because my mattress was too old and thin. Paid 2,000 KES to my child in academy school. Used the remaining portion to expand my retail shop business."
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