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.
Reuben's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Reuben received a $464 third payment.
"I spent my entire third transfer to purchase a second hand motorcycle to ease my movement since am a freelance photographer."
Edwin's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Edwin received a $465 third payment.
"I did not have any stable source of income, so, when I received my third transfer, I bought a motorcycle that I currently use for taxi business. With this I am able to get my daily income and basic needs,my family can no longer sleep hungry. The remaining I spent on food for my family consumption."
Josephine's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Josephine received a $465 third payment.
"I spent 18,000 KES of my third transfer on enrolling my spouse for a Driving /Motor Mechanics Course on apprenticeship basis that will last for 6 months.He always wanted to train and look for a job but we had no finances until GD supported us. He aims to acquire employable skills as a Driver /Mechanic to enable him support his family in future.I spent the balance on basic furniture and utensils.I am so very happy again since I managed to redeem my own Secondary school Certificate that had been held by school authorities for 5 years due to unpaid fee balance of 7,000 KES using the second transfer received from GD.A few weeks back I used that Certificate in successfully applying for a Sales and Marketing job,which I got and I am due to begin working soon.Thank you" (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Richard's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Richard received a $456 second payment.
"I bought a motorcycle that I operate as an incine geberatung business and I am making bricks for my house."
Benard's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Benard received a $486 third payment.
"I was really longing for a motorcycle and I was worried of achieving the goal since I never had any means of reaching there-I never had a stable income but when I started receiving the transfers, I decided to put the money aside inform of savings till I received the third transfer that was enough to get a new motorcycle-Definately, I bought one that I use for taxi business to generate money that cater for my household needs."
Modester's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Modester received a $466 third payment.
"When I received my third transfer, I spent on a second-hand motorcycle that I use for a taxi business to earn income that would enable me educate my children and put food on the table. I am glad that the motorcycle also helps me in transporting one of my children, who is a lame following a climpsy accident, to school."
James's family
access_time over 6 years ago
James received a $474 initial payment.
"I spent my first transfer to buy a motorcycle for taxi use, then bought my children a mattress and clothes. " (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Evalyne's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Evalyne received a $465 third payment.
"I bought a second hand motorcycle when I received my third transfer, that generates for me at least 300 KES per day. Before then I never had a stable means of income and this explained why we really struggled in life."
Judith's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Judith received a $465 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on building a three room house for 30,000 KES since our previous house was almost falling as it had become weakened and we did not have funds until GD supported us.I also bought a heifer that will serve as an asset in time of need." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Millicent's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Millicent received a $465 third payment.
"I have been saving my transfers, the first, second and when I received my third one, I put them together and spent on a motorcycle that currently generates for me daily income. I have realized that through it, I am able to put food on the table and cater for other needs of my household members that I could not be able to afford when I never had a stable source of income/ job."
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