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.
Erick's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Erick enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I face in my life is that income from motorcycle taxi business is not stable and this at times is a challenge as it makes me to be among the last people when it comes to paying rent and also buying food on a daily basis is not easy as at times I don't have any cash to buy food." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Henry's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Henry enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is that I have been able to grow tomatoes and vegetables which has enabled us get food and other needs." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
David's family
access_time over 8 years ago
David enrolled.
"The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am reflecting on the things that transpired during the day and counting money earned from my motorcycle business." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Alice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Alice enrolled.
"I am planning to spend my transfer on paying my dowry as my husband will buy two cows that will be paid to my parents, I have a child who is joining form one next year so I will pay school fees for him,we have a farm that has not been attended to for a very long time and its now bushy so we will pay someone to clear the land for us,I will spend part of the transfer also to buy a motorcycle that my husband will use in moving around whenever he is going to his work of electronics repair and the remaining amount I will spend on starting a small business of shopkeeping."
Phillippines's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Phillippines enrolled.
"My biggest hardship has been to find a proper job that can enable me earn a good money that can sustain my family." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Samwel's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Samwel enrolled.
"I have planned to build a bigger house for my family,I will also like to buy some livestock and a second hand motorcycle." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Moses's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Moses enrolled.
"Looking back,I would say my proudest achievement has been completing my secondary level of education because now I have a certificate that can take me to the next level." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Caroline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Caroline received a $98 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on buying poles, timber, and additional iron sheets. I will buy roofing nails and steel doors for my house." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Johnson's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Johnson enrolled.
"We are planning to use our transfer to buy another motorcycle to help boost our transport business..The motorbike I own currently is second hand and beaks down more often." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Lawrence's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lawrence enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to be able to build a better house. My current house is only one roomed and at the pace my kids are growing up they will soon need a bigger house." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
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