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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We have a diabetic who son who is in university. We intent to give him hope by meeting his daily medical expenses which is costly. In a month, we spend almost KES 10,000 for his medication alone yet we have other 5 school going children at different levels of learning. This transfer will come in handy in meeting our expenses as a family. Being enrolled into this program has brought a sigh of relief because it will lessen our burden.
What is the happiest part of your day?
We occassionally experience insecurity in our village due to banditry. The last attack was 2 years ago when our village was raided and many people lost their livestock. This has not happened in the last 6 months in our village and I feel happy and pray that we continue experiencing the same peace.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Diabetes, as powerful and invincible as it may seem, is a mere fraction of a person's life. In the year 2016, our third born son was diagnosed with diabetes. We have been in and out of hospital for medication which has drained us financially. Being a university student, a forth year to be specific, has catapulted our financial constrains as we depend on livestock for upkeep which has proven to be an almost futile source of income during this time of drought. Getting this transfer will play a major role in meeting his medical expenses and part of it, we will pay for his education. I believe this will give him emotional and mental strength to escape interruption and continue living a normal life.
