Pushed to the brink of starvation, Wanga decided to look for menial jobs in the neighbourhood. ‘‘When I get flour to last us for two days, I’m able to save my little income for days when I’m unable to find work,’’ Wanga said. Unable to pay her rent monthly house rent of Sh4,000 in May, Wanga made the hard decision to sell some of her house wares. With no medical insurance and a nine-month-old baby in the family, Wanga lives in dread of a medical emergency. ‘‘My hope is to get money to revive my business so that I can provide for my family,’’ Wanga said, before staring away in despair.

Source: Daily Nation August 13, 2020 06:16 UTC