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.
Thomas's family
access_time 2 years ago
Thomas received a $462 second payment.
"Sincerely speaking I do not have any new goal. After having managed to buy a second hand motorcycle through the second GiveDirectly's cash transfer I will continue putting it into good use for the betterment of my family's basic needs."
Christine's family
access_time 2 years ago
Christine received a $462 second payment.
"Apparently, I do not have any other new goal except to continue with the finalization of the house and ensuring that our businesses are up and running. I do sell vegetables and my husband is a motorcycle taaxi driver"
Jumaa's family
access_time 2 years ago
Jumaa received a $462 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am now a proud owner of a secondhand motorbike. Back then, I have been employed by friends and paid a commission daily. However, for some days, this was not achievable depending on the amount of cash I obtained. This affected my entire family considering I was the breadwinner. Therefore after receiving the cash I had to discuss with my wife the perfect business that will help us cease all the financial problems we have been through. After opting for the motorbike business, all has been running so smoothly. For now, whatever I earn is all mine unlike before whereby I had to share with the owner. I am so grateful to this organisation because my family has since then never lacked anything courtesy of it." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Jennirose's family
access_time 2 years ago
Jennirose received an initial payment.
"To ease the movement of collecting maize from farmers who are in different locations, my husband and I opted to buy a motorcycle worth KES 40,000 with part of the transfer. My husband is a businessman specialising in selling maize and I am a consistent farmer, together we are blessed with four children. The maize business is our major source of income for our family thus it was expensive to hire a motorcycle daily due to financial constraints since the business was still picking up. Finally, we used the remaining amount on foodstuffs. I am so grateful for the financial assistance that boosted our business highly without asking for anything in return."
Nicholas's family
access_time 2 years ago
Nicholas received a $446 second payment.
"Yes, my new goal is to buy a motorcycle which I will use to earn a living. After my motorcycle broke down and failed completely, it rendered me jobless. Once I receive the transfer, I will top up the money, buy a new motorcycle and later on pay the debts I owe." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Tete's family
access_time 2 years ago
Tete received a $244 third payment.
"GD is doing well by empowering us." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Kadzo's family
access_time 2 years ago
Kadzo received a $462 second payment.
"My most recent transfer was spent on purchasing two cows at the cost of KES 40000. My main catch is to sell their calves when they give birth and use their proceeds to pay school fees for my five children. Indeed this has been my dream and I am glad that it came to pass courtesy of the GiveDirectly's Cash transfer. To make ends meet, we having been vending charcoal as a family. Thank you to the GiveDirectly cash transfer program for through it we have managed to feed our family of seven and pay school fees for our children comfortably. When they give birth , I can sell to to pay fees for my children." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Prince's family
access_time 2 years ago
Prince received a $244 second payment.
"I spent most of my transfer on buying a second handy bike" (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Regina's family
access_time 2 years ago
Regina enrolled.
"My spouse is currently out of job, and with this, my family barely has sufficient food or clothing. My children are currently not in school because my spouse is jobless. My children also didn't wear new clothes for the recent independence day celebration. The lack of cash has caused all of the above challenges for me and my family." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Leerog's family
access_time 2 years ago
Leerog enrolled.
"For the past six months, I have been living happier with my family and of most recently I was lucky to get a motorcycle job. What brought me more joy today is the arrival of GiveDirectly in my home land." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
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