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.
Lilian's family
access_time 2 years ago
Lilian received a $468 second payment.
"We had a plan to start a poultry project before receiving our second transfer and on receiving them, we spent KES 35000 to build a chicken coop and buy some chicken. We settled on this since this project is profitable and one can run it alongside other projects like crop and dairy farming. In addition, I spent 12000 to fence my compound by buying barbed wire, poles and paid for the labor. We decided on this since our neighbor's livestock had been destroying our crops whenever we are not around since our compound and farm were open."
Richard's family
access_time 2 years ago
Richard received a $468 second payment.
"We used to live in a small house that could not accommodate us comfortably as we had no extra room for our children and a place where visitors would sleep whenever they visited. Due to this, we agreed as a family to spend KES 15000 from our recent transfer to expand a room from our main house. In addition, I spent KES 20000 to purchase six sheep as an investment. I settled on this since they increase in number over a short time and they can easily be converted to cash when faced with financial challenges. I spent the remaining KES 17000 on foodstuffs and clothes for my children."
Kiplangatt's family
access_time 2 years ago
Kiplangatt received a $484 second payment.
"I have three children in school and one just finished his tertiary studies last year and it is my wish for him to enroll in a master's program. Their education has always been a priority to us and I always want them to have quality education so that they will not struggle in looking for a job. Because of this, I do not have any new or additional goals since I am planning on sustaining my clothes business so that I can be able to pay their school fees on time."
Juliana's family
access_time 2 years ago
Juliana enrolled.
"My husband is diabetic. Even as we talk he is admitted at Chelimo hospital in Silibwet. The problem has persisted for a long now. We have used a lot of financial resources to treat his condition to little improvement. We sold all the cows we had, he usually undergoes reviews on regular basis to check on his sugar level. Palliative care at home is also expensive since he is always on drugs."
Winny's family
access_time 2 years ago
Winny enrolled.
"I underwent an operation and am now on the road to recovery. I have not healed well and as such, I cannot engage in any meaningful economic activity, I only do light duties. In my situation, I cannot do farming and mark you my children depend on me to provide them with food. It is a real challenge since I do not live a normal life like before. Even doing house chores is a struggle."
Sammary's family
access_time 2 years ago
Sammary enrolled.
"The biggest challenge we face at the moment is food insecurity. Ugali is our stable food but since the outbreak of lethal maize necrosis diseases, we have not been able to produce the commodity. We buy it from the nearest Chebunyo market daily. Sometimes we do not have money to purchase the maize for the day since our income is not regular. A 2 kg packet of maize retails at KES 100 which to us is expensive."
Dama's family
access_time 2 years ago
Dama enrolled.
"The challenge that I am currently facing is health-related. I have been suffering from chest pain and hypertension over 4 years now. The doctor has warned me against doing physical jobs since the conditions gets worse. This has limited my income since most jobs here at home are physical in nature."
Doris's family
access_time 2 years ago
Doris enrolled.
"My main challenge is lack of money to finish our house. I have been having sleepless nights since we killed a snake trying to get inside the building. I have developed high blood pressure because of the pregnancy, this condition gets worse especially when someone has no peace of mind. It is frustrating to know that there is little that I can do to make things better for my family."
Paris's family
access_time 2 years ago
Paris enrolled.
"My main challenge is lack of a bed to sleep on. I am heavily expectant and with my condition sleeping on the floor is giving me health issues, mostly backaches. I spend a lot of money going to the hospital every other day that I can put to another use. I am afraid if I continue like this I might have complications during delivery."
Kasichana's family
access_time 2 years ago
Kasichana enrolled.
"I have an epileptic daughter who is six years old. She has not been able to walk as a result of her condition. I have been on and off hospital until I exhausted my resources. She had appointments to meet a doctor at Kilifi general hospital after every month. She to quit medication due to lack of money to pay for her medical bills and the fare to and from the hospital. The amount I get from my charcoal business(350KES daily all goes into feeding the family)."