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 the fact that my health has greatly improved as I have money at hand that has helped me to consistently get proper treatment. Prior to getting this transfer, I used to just move to a near by clinic to get first aid to this Pressure and at time when I had no money, suffered with the illness until one of my children gets money to send for me to get treatment.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
given that I have never held such a big amount of money at once, the moment I receive my money, I really felt so happy and anxious. This money would now help me to carry out most of my activities that needed money.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy cement, sand, aggregate and paying labor that I used to renovate my houses. I also bought iron sheets that I plan to use to roof my other house which my daughters will use.
I used some of my transfer to buy my drugs that I use to treat myself since I suffer from pressure.
I then bought some household items such as mattress, bed sheets, curtains, clothing, utensils and food stuffs.
I then hired a tractor to help me clear my farm lands.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I renovate my iron-roofed house. Iam sleeping under a leaking roof since the iron sheets are old and worn off with some holes. My property is not safe whenever rain falls. My family members and the propert y shall be safe from rain water once I complete renovation.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My neigbours have always shared development ideas with me in the evenings. This puts a smile and hope in my life.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of money. Iam a widow and all planning at home rest in my head. I have failed in most cases to pay fees and provide other basic needs like food ,clothes for my grand children.
