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 feeling of being happy all the time. This is because I will be having my own home. Hence reliving e from the hatred and rejection of many people.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt happy because I had got money that was going to help me out off my current situation of rejection.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I plan to use my transfer to buy a plot of land at 1,000,000 ugx. Since I had gotten married but my husband died his relatives chased me. I came back to my parents home and still had much trouble associating with my siblings. I therefore need my own place such that I can have my personal peace.
I also used part of my transfer in paying a debt of 500,000 ugx which I had borrowed and used to cultivate my farm land of around two acres using a tractor. I planted my maize and beans as means of boosting my business.
I then used 200,000 ugx to buy myself some clothes and taking care of myself in terms of feeding.
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What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i am faced with is lack of oxen for ploughing.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when music is playing especially when i am in a bar selling local brwe.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means i Will be able to buy a piece of land, buy oxen for ploughing and buy household items.
