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.
My life has changed because I have plastered my house which had stalled for 8 years because I could not afford to plaster having had other pressing needs. In addition, I repossessed my farm land and I have cultivated sweet potatoes. Previously, I could not pay off the debt because I have no money.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer, I felt happy because I was going to repossess my farm land and plaster my permanent house.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought building materials( 10 bags, 2 trips of sand, 1 trip of marum and 2 doors) worth UGX 910,000, bought a goat worth UGX 50,000, paid school fees worth UGX 50,000, bought food worth UGX 100,000, paid a debt worth UGX 200,000, bought clothes worth UGX 150,000, transport worth UGX 150,000 and paid medical bills worth UGX 50,000.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to buy oxen that will support in cultivation, retrieve the piece of land that was leased and take care of the education needs of my children.
I have always wanted to do these things but I didn't have the capacity.
I believe receiving this money will make it possible for me.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the noon time when I have had a meal. I feel satisfied and have the energy to work better for my household.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is lack of oxen that would otherwise support in farming.
I have never had the chance to buy because there is no money.
I use a hoe each time I have to cultivate and with this, I plant less and harvest less.
This is the major cause of food shortage in my household.
