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.
Modester's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Modester enrolled.
"Am very happy and excited for this program as it will help me plaster my house and buy enough food."
Elina's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Elina enrolled.
"A biggest challenge is when my child get sick, because of not having enough money it becomes difficult to go to the hospital"
Rose's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Rose enrolled.
"My husband is suffering from colon cancer. He was diagnosed with the disease in August, 2021. The disease has been a source of devastation to us. Treating this disease is very expensive, as of now, the treatment has consumed approximately KES 600,000. Receiving this money means good health for my husband. The amount will go along way in treating my husband."
Christopher's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Christopher enrolled.
"Food is the biggest challenge i face because when the food we have harvested is finished, it becomes difficult to find money to buy extra food"
Peter's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Peter received a $27 second payment.
Kahindi's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Kahindi received a $27 third payment.
Ngumbao's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Ngumbao received a $27 third payment.
Milton's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Milton enrolled.
"I have longed to be a plant operator.There is a college offering such courses which I am currently enrolled but I am always out for fees. I have not been able to continue since I don't have money. It is something which I love doing and it discourages me now that, I am not sure If I will be able to complete."
Jack's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Jack received a $376 initial payment.
"I have spent most of my money on my rice and maize fields. I have been able to rent a large enough land for growing rice and maize."
Lusiya's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Lusiya enrolled.
"Our biggest nightmare is lack of money. We are forced to cut natural trees and make charcoal just for us to survive. We realise the importance of trees but we have nothing else to do. We rely on farming but it is not rewarding as it used to be."