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 life's biggest difference is being able to get back my piece of farm land that would not be possible had I not got this transfer. This will now help me to increase the production of food. Prior to getting this farm land, my family being big and the place I was farming on very limited, it was difficult to make ends meet. My family always suffered of famine because the food crops were not enough to sustain it.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
Together with my family, the moment I received my money, I felt so happy. I had at least got money that would enable me solve some financial issues.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to get back my land that was mortgaged in exchange for money that I used to pay my children's fees.
I then bought four trips of bricks, one trip of and that I plan to use and start building.
I used the balance to cater for my family needs like feeding, treatment among others.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to build an iron roofed house and take care of the education needs of my children.
I feel this is how best this chance will support me.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening especially if my family was able to feed well.
It is an achievement to me.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is lack of money.
I have a lot of responsibility given the number of children that I have.
Taking care of their mdical bills, school fees and all the requirements are on me and yet I don't have any income generating activity.
Sometimes I have had to do casual labour to see to it that I provide.
