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 daily life is that l am now eating well because I have enough to put food on the table.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment l received the transfer l was very happy that l went down on my knees to thank God for his blessing.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent most of the transfer to buy iron sheets as l am planing to build a spacious comfortable house since l am staying in a very small house. I also spent the transfer to pay school fee arrears for my child who was sent home for the arrears. The remaining balance l spent to boost my business of selling clothes which is really doing very well since l am able to get something to put on the table.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will be able to pay school fees for my three children who are in secondary school and the remaining amount will be invested in my business of selling household items like plates and cups.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I go to my farm to plough my beans. This makes me happy as the farm suppliments my income.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in my life is that my income is very low and most of the times my children are sent home due to lack of school fees.
