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.
Veronica's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Veronica enrolled.
"This is joy to my life because as old as we are me and my husband, we dont dream of ever finding so much money like this. When we have this money I believe some of our problems will be solved such as buying medicine for my husband who is sick"
Esnart's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Esnart received a $382 initial payment.
"I was very grateful because we used the money to buy medicine when I was sick."
Emily's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Emily received a $368 second payment.
"I spent my transfers on making bricks, I bought a roofing and I bought some land as well. Then I also bought fertilizer and medicine for the fields as I plan on planting maize. With the second transfers I just want to focus that money on construction for the house that we are planning on building."
Kangombe's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Kangombe enrolled.
"Receiving this money means good education to my family. I have a daughter who did her KCSE on 2018. She got grade C plain. She has the passion to pursue clinical medicine. I have no money to take her to college. When I receive the money, I will take her to college so as to pursue her career. The course will approximately cost $300. I will appreciate seeing my daughter growing through her career."
Elizabeth's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Elizabeth received a $510 second payment.
"My life is different than how it would have been because I managed to purchase enough medicine that would last for months. I have been diabetic for years and therefore I am always on drugs on a daily basis. Every month I always spend KES 3000 for the drugs which is relatively expensive and sometimes had to seek help from the wellwishers. Therefore after receiving the money, I had to consider my health first and purchased enough drugs that would last for months. Also, the goats that I purchased have started reproducing and they will serve as the security or sorting out any emergency ie when I fall sick or run out of drugs."
Mphatso's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Mphatso enrolled.
"I have a vision to expand my business, so if i receive the money, i will buy more medicine for my hospital."
Joyce's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Joyce enrolled.
"My mother suffers from stroke and I will use this money to buy medicine I could not afford"
Milka's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Milka enrolled.
"Lack of finances is my biggest worry at the moment. I have been ailing from ulcers since 2015 and I have never received proper medication. I have been relying on traditional medicine to help relieve my pain on the onset of the ulcer attacks."
Mbesyaga's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Mbesyaga enrolled.
"In my days, the happiest part is when I see my children having a meal for that day. This gives me joy as I know they are going to grow up without being malnourished and HIV free since I made sure to take medicine properly when I was pregnant."
Festus's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Festus received a $516 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is the renewed hope of seeing a doctor at the appointed time once more after failing quite a several times before. It has been hard sticking to the doctor's note since in most cases, I had to struggle to get the consultation and medical fees which had always been a requirement in every visit. Since I received the transfers, I have managed to attend a comprehensive check-up and added the medicines which were almost running out of stock."
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