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.
Yassin's family
access_time 3 years ago
Yassin enrolled.
"This gift will be used to change the roof of my house I have always wanted to have a smart house so I believe this is the right time for that."
Shida's family
access_time 3 years ago
Shida received a $510 initial payment.
"I spent part of my first transfer on buying building materials such as iron sheets, nails, timber, threads, and a wooded door. I had intended to contract a new house becasue the previous one was small with a grass-thatched leaky roof. In every winter season, it was so hectic becasue no one had a spacious house in my village to accommodate a visitor, you can imagine the situation. I had no option, I used to be rained on till dawn. Also, I started a business selling vegetables whereby in a day I earn almost KES 200 which is a plus to my life. Also, I cleared school fees and bought some other learning resources for my son who is still in primary school. With the remaining amount I bought foodstuffs for my family"
Agness's family
access_time 3 years ago
Agness enrolled.
"I am so glad to be receiving this money from GD. I plan on using the funds to buy iron sheets for my house so that I can have a new roof. I will also buy food mattress and beddings"
Grace's family
access_time 3 years ago
Grace received a $389 initial payment.
"The money was used to purchase blankets,school uniform as well as kitchen utensils such as plates and pots.. The cash was also spent on purchasing iron sheets to improve the roof of her house."
Mary's family
access_time 3 years ago
Mary enrolled.
"I am really thankful for this amazing opportunity. I have some plots and I have been planning to build some houses but I have been failing because of money. I will build some houses when I receive my transfers. I also intend to buy iron sheets so that I can replace the roof of my house. My child is also at a secondary school and I will use part of the money to pay for her school fees."
Loice's family
access_time 3 years ago
Loice received a $510 second payment.
"Living in a decent and habitable house with my family is what makes my life different. Previously, I had small, leaking grass roofed house which was about to collapse. I am now residing in spacious one with my family something that I wished for a decade. Also, I was able to start livestock rearing like others in the village, a venture that will be a reliable source of income for my family. In addition, My child was able to get his result and certificate after completing his studies two years ago."
Anubi's family
access_time 3 years ago
Anubi enrolled.
"I want to buy iron sheets because I am tired of buying grass to roof my house. The money will meant having iron sheets roof."
Julius's family
access_time 3 years ago
Julius enrolled.
"I am so happy to receive these funds from GD. I plan on buying Iron sheets so that I can have a new roof for my home and also buy mattress and beddings for my home"
Mina's family
access_time 3 years ago
Mina enrolled.
"This means a lot to me. I am planning to renovate my house and I will buy Iron sheets so that I can replace my grass thatched roof. I am also planning to buy food. My harvest is not enough for the year. I will also buy mattresses. I am tired of sleeping on the floor."
Kashutu's family
access_time 3 years ago
Kashutu received a $493 second payment.
"I spent my second transfer to finish off the construction of my house by purchasing timber, nails, 15 iron sheets for $160, and spend 80 dollars to pay for labor charges. This is because I did have enough money to purchase the roofing material need. Also, I purchased comfortable beddings for myself, previously, I use to sleep on a traditional bed without any beddings. The remaining amount I paid school fees for my child who is in class 5."
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