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.
Seeing that I also received this money at last, the biggest difference in my daily life is the happiness I feel within having held that money and setting up my building that when I get my last transfer, I will complete it. This will relive me from the issue of sharing my small grass thatched house with children, chicken and all other household stuff as I will then be having enough space in the new one.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
Having taken long to receive my money and was always worried about it, the moment I received my money, I really felt so happy and anxious that I decided to plan (buy building materials and start building) for it and in the morning, rushed to collect it.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy some building materials such as bricks, and sand at Ugx 1055000
I then paid labor Ugx 350000 that started the construction work.
I also used some of the money to cater for my family needs such as feeding, medication among others.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is an opportunity for me to acquire descent accommodation. Apparently the house I have is the same house I share with my wife and children and this house is so small to comfortably accommodate all of us. I will build a 2 bedroomed ironsheets house that withstands all weather conditions and if there is any balance, It will be used to sustain the family in terms of feeding, medical care and other basic needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon after having the lunch meal. This is my day's first heavy meal which I usually have when I am relaxing.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lack of money to sustain the family's needs. There are no available ventures to generate income like agriculture whereby the land in the village is fragmented.
