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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Receiving this money has made me so happy, in fact I cannot wait. As old as I am I live in an unfinished house with my children and grandchildren, so will use these funds to finish my house and buy furniture so that I t can look like a house. Have not been a ble to finish the house because it is really difficult to so much money to finish the building.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of my day is in evening. This is because being the head of the household is tiring and also considering my age, I get tired easily from looking after everybody in the house so I am happy when I am going to sleep.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
PThe biggest hardship that I have faced in my life is not having enough food. I have land to cultivate, yes, but then no matter how much we try we still come back with a few bags of maize which are never enough for me and my family. This happens because of fertilizer. It is really expensive for me
