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 being able to buy an additional oxen to pair up with the existing one. I will now farm on time and this will relieve me from the burden of communally farming then waiting until it is your turn to be cultivated for. This used to delay the timing of me farming.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I really felt so happy that I had to let my wife know about the good news. We would now jointly plan for our money.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy some household items such as two mattresses, two blankets, one pair of bed sheets, a pair of curtains, utensils, clothing and food stuffs. This almost totals to Ugx 500000.
I bought a bull at Ugx 650000.
I spent Ugx 200000 to treat my father since he had to under go a surgery.
I then paid up a debt of Ugx 190000.
I am using the balance of my transfer as need arises.
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access_time almost 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means my children will be able to continue with education and family is able to acquire livestock as a household asset. At present, I don't get enough money to educate and feed the children as I wish.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am most happy in the afternoon having finished my garden work and had lunch as well because the body will be resting by then.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship faced is feeding and educating the children, then also shortage of cultivation land for more food.
