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.
My life has changed because I have acquired a wagon for ploughing my farm land on time . Previously, I farmed late because I had to wait for the owners of the wagons to plough first. In addition, I bought a bicycle for collecting water from the borehole. Before this cash transfer, I used to suffer from chest pain because of carrying a heavy jerrycan on my head.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt very happy because I was sure of buying my own wagon for ploughing my farm land on time. Secondly, to acquire a bicycle which I never had before.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought a wagon worth UGX 280,000, bought a bicycle worth UGX 280,000, paid schools worth UGX 126,000, bought clothes/ household goods ( mattresses, a bed, utensils, a blanket and 2 pairs of bed sheets) worth UGX 696,000, bought food (beans, cabbage and silver fish) worth UGX 108,000 and gifts worth UGX 210,000.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means acquiring oxen plough tool because I have been borrowing, a bicycle to help with movement especially fetching water from a far distance.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is afternoon having finished with most of the work and I have had lunch with my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship faced is how take care of my children's welfare, especially paying school fees, feeding and dressing them. This particular happened after my spouse past away.
