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.
I feel so happy and relieved because I managed to clear all my debts that burden me. Before I cleared this debts I used to fear my creditors and I could always be on hiding whenever they came demanding their money. I feel so blessed for I have a bull of my own that will enhance agricultural practice in my family this is because I will not depend on borrowing people's oxen during ploughing season.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy when I received this money because I have been living in extreme poverty therefore this money meant that I will be liberated from poverty.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent part of my first transfer to buy a bull for ploughing since I have been faced with a challenge of cultivation during farming season. Part I spent in clearing debts and the balance I bought household items.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to buy a piece of land that my children can settle in.
Being a single parent, I have to try all possible ways atleast to settle my children.
I will also buy a cow that will reproduce.
This will provide milk for my family and also take care of future eventualities.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the evening when I am with my children. They make me lough.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is lack of farm land. Provision of food is a big charllage to me because I don't have where to cultivate.
I came back home from marriage and I was given a small plot of land that can only accommodate a home.
I do casual labour to earn some money for survival.
