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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My first priority is to go for medication when I receive the transfers. I will set aside KES 20000 for medication. I will also ensure that I budget KES 10000 to stock food and buy beddings for my family.
I am approaching old age and this is worrying me since I have no savings nor investment. With the transfer I plan to invest KES 40000 on livestock farming. I will buy five goats and a cow. This will help me not to struggle in the future.
What is the happiest part of your day?
It was in December last year when my grandchildren paid me a surprise visit. I had nothing in the house to eat, they brought me plenty of food and clothes. I was not expecting this and I was so happy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I can no longer work casually to earn a living and put food on the table. The only support that I am left with is my children, they are the one to provide food and other basic needs for me. It is about thirty years ago when I was involved in a road accident and I was lucky to have survived without any injury. I assumed this and never went for a medical check up. Little did I know that this will hunt me in the future. I am now struggling to walk and do other family chores. My back and legs are in pain, I am now living on painkillers to feel better. GiveDirectly gives me another chance to smile. With GiveDirectly's cash transfer, I will be able to go for medication and visit a specialist.
