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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I was involved in a tragic road accident 3 years ago and I was hospitalized for 4 months. My construction work stalled because I am unable to fend for my family as I used to. I, therefore, intent to pay college fees for daughter who is expected to join next year using the transfer. This will lessen my burden of raising school fees and I am glad I will fulfill my daughter's dream.
What is the happiest part of your day?
At least we received adequate rainfall in the last 5 months which has been unheard of for decades now. I was filled with joy after experiencing rainfall in our region knowing that we will be able get enough food for our families through planting crop and rearing of livestock.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Prolonged period of drought is making our life harder. I have four livestock which is taken care of by my grandfather who lives far away from the village. They cannot survive here as there is no grass to graze them due to drought. On average, we get rainfall at least 3 times a year which is extremely low and literally nothing can grow here apart from cactus. We are therefore, forced to buy milk for domestic use which is expensive. Buying a litre of milk at KES 50 saddens me keeping in mind of other domestic recurrent expenditures yet I could have taken care of my cattle here.
