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 husband no longer offers casual labor in exchange of oxen because we acquired our own ox and an ox plough which is going to facilitate agriculture . Secondly, I cleared the school fees debt which used to stress me. My children who used to sleep on mats now sleep on mattresses, this makes them very happy.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy when I received the money because it came in a big way and was going to help me handle household challenges that were stressing me.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for buying a bull at UGX 780,000, an ox plough at UGX 250,000, 2 mattresses at UGX 110,000, a bicycle at UGX 200,000, a school bag, bed sheets and paid school fees of UGX 200,000.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means to Educate my children both studying in secondary and primary. Iam finding it had to raise their fees since I depend on crop harvests that are seasonal and limited. They end up being sent home for fees each term hence poor performances. Once I invest this money in to their fees, they will constantly be at school hence may lead to better results.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is evening hours. I normally advice my children on benefits of Education and their responses are impressive to me as amother.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face currently is lack of enough money to enable me fulfill somes dreams. I have felt like owning oxen and ox-plough to facilitate easy tilling of land for crop production. This has always being a night mare due to inadequate money hence low crop production.
