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.
Alice's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Alice received a $528 second payment.
"I had an old house that would leak when it rained. When I received the transfer I used it to buy building materials to use in building a new house. I lack words to explain how my life has changed. I used to do odd jobs that could earn me a meagre income which was supposed to only sustain a household of 5 children from their eating, dressing, and education. I struggled but never gave up. Thanks to the transfers, I now live in a bigger house with rooms for everyone in the family and we do not have to be rained on anymore."
Regina's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Regina received a $50 fourth payment.
"My goal now that I have started receiving the money is to open a saloon business because I have a passion for braiding. I will equip my shop with other ladies stuffs so that it will be like a saloon as well as a cosmetic shop. With this, I will be self-employed and my child will not be lacking his needs since I will be having a stable source of income. I will be using this income to support myself, invest more in the business and in my child's education."
Stephen's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Stephen received a $23 twelfth payment.
"My life is currently different because I can afford to provide enough food for my family. I use most of the transfers t met my daily food requirements of the household. I then concentrate the efforts I make in producing more for the farm I own. These have enhanced my abilities to earn a good income. It means that my children's future is looking bright because I can afford to give them an education. These aspects of life are only possible because of the transfers I have received over the last four months."
Amos's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Amos received a $253 second payment.
"I am planning to take my son to college. He attained good grades in his final exams in high school and would want to give him a chance to continue with his education. His desire has been to join a medical college and I have been trying to so hard to help him achieve his ambitions, and that is my new goal."
Maxwel's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Maxwel received a $50 fourth payment.
"My goals now that I have started receiving the money is to open a boutique. This business is luxurious since most people prefer visiting boutiques compared to other shops since they can find a variety of things under the same roof. I will be saving some money on a daily basis and invest others in this business. I was not able to join college after completing my high school education due to lack of money and I will use my savings after some time to pay for my school fees so that I can go back to school. It has always been my prayer to further my studies and pursue a course in bachelor of commerce since my childhood and I will be so grateful to God seeing my dream come true."
Mathews's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Mathews received a $50 fourth payment.
"My goals now that I have started receiving the money is to buy a piece of land where I will be able to build some rental houses. By doing this, I will be living in one of the rooms and lease the remaining. I will be able to earn some income on a monthly basis and I will also be able to save the money I would have otherwise used in paying rent. I will be using my income to support my family and I am sure that my children will receive a quality education as I will be able to cater their education needs properly and on time."
Kasiwa's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Kasiwa enrolled.
"Receiving this money means I will be able to meet my family's needs of food and education with much ease. I plan to achieve this through reviving my small hotel business by building a permanent premise and adding more food items so I can offer a variety of quality foods to my customers. I will also buy oxen and an ox plough to expand my farming and ensure my home is food secure. "
Joyce's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Joyce enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I face is how to raise fees for my children education. "
Beryl's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Beryl received a $255 second payment.
"I expect to be joining one of the prestigious universities in Kenya to pursue a course in what in education. I want to be a teacher in the future so that I can be able to give back to the society."
Luka's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Luka received a $50 fourth payment.
"The new goal I now that I have started receiving the money is to build some rental houses in my plot after actualizing my current plan. I am planning to expand my current business so that it will give me money to actualize my new goal. I will be using my monthly transfers to achieve this. I will also be saving some money on a daily basis which I will later use in building these rental houses. I settled on this because I have a family plot which is situated near an upcoming town back at my rural home. Because of this, I am sure that I will get tenants to live in my houses. I will be using my monthly income I will be getting from these houses to gather for my family needs and to invest in my children's education."
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