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.
Benjamin's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Benjamin received a $97 initial payment.
"I was in the waters fishing when I received a call from my wife telling me of the good news and I was very glad because I knew it would save me a lot."
Nicholas's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Nicholas received a $484 second payment.
"I spent half my second transfer on buying a solar panel, television set and a solar battery for my lighting and entertainment. I used the other half to buy a cupboard and fishing nets for my fishing business."
Millicent's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Millicent received a $466 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on fishing nets and other fishing equipment (25,000 KES), mattress and blanket (10,000 KES), 12 seat cushions(7,000 KES), a suitcase (3,000 KES), a woofer (7,000 KES)."
Jane's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Jane received a $484 second payment.
"I spent my second transfer on repairing my fishing boat at a cost of 25000 KES, bought fishing ropes worth 15000 KES and paid fee for my child in a private primary school with the remaining amount of money."
Collins's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Collins received a $484 second payment.
"I spent my second transfer on buying timber which I used to construct a boat and bought fishing nets for my fishing business, I paid the remaining money on school fees for my child in secondary school."
Nicodemus's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Nicodemus received a $484 second payment.
"I spent most of my second transfer to buy more fishing nets which I use for my fishing business to have better catch and get more money, I bought 2 goats as an investment, a table and constructed a pit latrine with the remaining money."
Carroline's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Carroline received a $97 initial payment.
"I spent my first transfer to buy a fishing net and bought food for my family."
Javan's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Javan received a $484 second payment.
" I contributed half my transfer to a fishing group we started with two other friends (also recipients of GD) and we used the money to buy a boat and fishing nets as a source of income through fishing, I bought seats with the other half of the transfer."
Lucy's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Lucy received a $484 second payment.
"I spent my second transfer to pay school fees for my children and bought food for my family. I also plaster my house and start fishing business to earn a living."
Carren's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Carren received a $97 initial payment.
"I spent all of my first transfer on repairing my fishing boat."
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