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 that, I have been in position to get back my motor bike that was at hands of the money lender. I am currently doing transportation business with the motorbike and in so doing enabling me provide for my family in time. Secondly, I have bought cows that I intend to pay as dowry to my wife's parents. Previously, I didn't have a stable source of income and providing for my family was a great challenge.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I noticed that I had received the money at around 6:00 AM when I was planning to make a phone call, I became very happy because I had got the money for addressing my family needs.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to pay off a debt at UGX 670,000 that enabled me repossess my motor bike which the money lender had taken. furthermore, I bought cows at UGX 800,000 that I intend to pay as dowry to my wife's parents and UGX 230,000 spent on buying clothes for my self and other family members.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means timely payment of my children's school fees and completing plastering work in my house. I currently have a problem of paying school fees for my children and some times they are sent home for to non payment. The house I stay in is some times cold because of te gaps left in the wall which makes my children some times sickly.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is when I have eaten a meal because I stay alone at home while my spouse works in Moroto. I struggle to make sure that I find what to eat and when it's got, it makes me happy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Paying school fees is part of my biggest challenge. All the three children are in bording school and it is expensive because I basically rely on income that comes from farming.
