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.
Isaac's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Isaac enrolled.
"My biggest hardship in life is lack of proper source of income to support my family. " (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Pamela's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pamela received a $493 second payment.
"I extended my main house from 19 iron sheets to 39 iron sheets at total cost of 20000 KES and I paid a deposit for a second hand motorcycle with the remaining 30000 KES."
Maureen's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Maureen received a $493 second payment.
"We spent 46000 KES of the first lumpsum transfer in buying a motorcycle and used 3000 KES on food."
Maureen's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Maureen received a $493 second payment.
"My life has improved because the business I opened up is doing well and I also have building materials ready." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Milka's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Milka received a $493 third payment.
"I spent my second transfer on completing payment of a motorcycle.I also bought building materials (23 iron sheets,polls,nails,steel door and 3 windows)."
Sela's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Sela enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I am currently facing in my life is lack of enough food for my family. My husband rides another person's motorcycle, and sometimes all the money he collects goes to the motorcycle owner, leaving us with nothing. " (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Aloice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Aloice received a $493 second payment.
"My life has improved because I had totally nothing from house, chairs and cow but now I own them. This is a very big step I made." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Collince's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Collince received a $493 second payment.
"l spent 48000 kshs to buy secondhand motorcycle." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Esau's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Esau received a $493 second payment.
"I am now at peace because I'm soon paying dowry to my wifes' place. This has always stressed me a lot." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Humphred's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Humphred received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to buy more iron sheets and build a house." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
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