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 life is that, I have acquired a full set of oxen which has enabled me to plough my farm land on time this season. In the past, I used to hire from other people or provide casual labour inorder to get oxen. In addition, I have bought building materials thus I am very sure of building apermanent house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy because I was going to buy another ox.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought an ox worth UGX 1,000,000, building materials ( 3 trips of sand and 3 trips of bricks) worth UGX 600,000 and bought clothes worth UGX 100,000.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive this money, I will buy Cows that I will use as dowry, for dairy and raising as livestock. Ever since I got my wife I have never taken any bride price to their home so I will use this opportunity to settle that. The dairy and livestock raising will be for income generation as I will be selling milk and the cows to earn profit to sustain our household.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening because its the time I am free and relaxing after the day's work. It is also the time I move out to meet a few friends with whom we socialize every evening.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is lack of enough land to practice agriculture. This is because there is no money to buy or hire land to practice agriculture which highly generates income.
