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 is that I have been able to acquire household items such as a mattress and clothes that I did not have. More so, I was able to settle all my debts that were stressing me alot.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I received the mobile money message early in the morning around 05:00am. When I read the message, I could not hold the excitement that I felt at that moment. I was very happy because my wife had put to bed and I had no financial assistance.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the first cash transfer to purchase household items such as mattress,clothes worth UGX 200000. I spent UGX 150000 on medical bills. I paid a debt of UGX 400000. I bought three sheep worth UGX 150000. The balance of UGX 800000 I plan to spend it on buying a cow.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to start up a business, buy oxen that will support in farming and cows that will reproduce and support in case of any eventualities that may arise in the future.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the noon time when I am seated with my wife and mother especially after the usual morning duties.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is lack of money.
I would really want to start up a business that can generate some income for me but I don't have money to do that.
Currently, I depend on agriculture for sustainability.
