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.
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over 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."
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over 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"
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over 2 years ago
Jumaa
received a $462 initial payment.
"I spent KES 35000 of the first cash transfer to buy a second-hand motorbike. Initially, I was employed by a friend to ferry around passengers and paid on commission which was too little. Currently, it has started operating and I have started seeing the benefits, whatever I earn is all mine. Other than that, I bought two goats at KES 5000 that I am keeping in my compound. Through them, I achieve a lot because they reproduce faster hence increasing in number within a short period. Also, I bought a mattress at KES 4500, I am now happy, I no longer complain of back pains like before. With the remaining amount of money, I had to purchase food for the family."
(Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
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over 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."
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over 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)
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over 2 years ago
Tete
received a $244 third payment.
"GD is doing well by empowering us."
(Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
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over 2 years ago
Kadzo
received a $462 second payment.
"For now, I have got no any new goal in mind apart from concentrating on the latter project of having many livestock after having purchased two cows . Furthermore, the education of my children will also be my priority."
(Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
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over 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)
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over 2 years ago
Regina
enrolled.
"As a family, we barely have sufficient food or clothing, as such, we are forced to live in a single room in my spouse's family house. Living in a single room as a family is a very embarrassing situation and also makes us feel uncomfortable. With this condition, if I am qualified to get the cash transfer, I will use 50% of the transfer to build a spacious house of my own for me, and my household. I will also use the balance of 50% to start a business that will allow me to provide for my family's needs."
(Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
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over 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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