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 I am less stressed. This is because I was able to get back my land that now I can either freely cultivate on without interference or give to my son, looking at the fact that he has grown needs his own land to support his family in terms of farming.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt happy that I immediately started planning for it and sent my son to collect it.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer Ugx 850000 to get back my land that I had given out in exchange of money that I used to marry my wife traditionally then.
I also used some of my money to buy iron sheets and bricks at Ugx 550000.
I used the balance of my transfer to cater for some household needs such as food.
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access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I get this money, I will buy Oxen and an ox-plough for agriculture.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up well.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is lack of equipment and inputs for agriculture.
