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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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having acquired an oxen that will help in terms of farming. This is because I will now not fully depend on other people to see to it that I plough. Rather, I will now buy another with my second transfer and become completely independent in farming.
In addition to this, I am happy that I was able to get a bicycle. This will now help me in terms of running errands of transportation like fetching water, going to the grinding mill, among others. Before getting this transfer, I had to do everything single handedly which was too tiring.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt so happy. This is because I would finally start up my business as earlier planned.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer Ugx 700000 to buy an oxen.
I then bought a bicycle at Ugx 200000
I started up a clothe business at Ugx 400000.
I also bought some house hold items such as mattress, bed sheets.
I gave Ugx 100000 to my husband.
I am spending the balance on feeding my family.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will renovate my grass thatched house. The aunts have started destroying the grass and it is currently leaking. The balance of the money will be used to purchase household items and cows which will produce milk for home consumption.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is Lunch time. It is the time when my neighbours and friends come to my home and we chat together.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of adequate land for crop cultivation. As family somestimes do not have enough food to feed on.
