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 able to afford food for the family. Previously, it was very hard to afford good food for instance beef.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I received a mobile money at 03:00am. I read the message and I was extremely happy. I was delighted because this cash transfer was going to uplift my status.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the first cash transfer to purchase hoes worth UGX 30000 and a dozen of utensils worth UGX 20000. I bought water jerrycans worth UGX 12000. I also bought clothes worth UGX 30000. I paid a debt worth UGX 189000. I bought cassava worth UGX 15000. I paid UGX 15000 for water supply contribution. The remaining UGX 1389000, I plan to spend it to purchase a plot of land.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This money I plan to spend on buying land for my children. I failed in marriage and started producing at home but lack land where my children can farm and establish a home stead. Once I a quire land my children will be planting crops for consumption. They will also make money out of produce by selling some for getting other basic needs like better health ,education and shelter.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Iam too much engaged from morning doing garden work, after which I start cleaning the compound and cooking. The only available time of relaxing is when Iam eating with my children during afternoon hours. My children feel satisfied , smile and it makes me relax and energizes to plan for them.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest headship I face is lack of oxen and ox-plough for ploughing. Iam relying on other people's oxen every cropping season, so I get second chance since the owners have to start ploughing first. This is affecting my crop production since I delay planting each season hence low crop out put. Iam therefore producing what is not enough to sustain the demands of my family members.
