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 difderence in my life is that I have accomplished alot with the cash transfers. I have secured enough food stock for the family. I will not worry about famine when the dry season sets in. Previously, we had to survive from hand to mouth without saving anything for the future.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The money was sent early in the morning but my phone was off. I sent my son to charge it for me and later on read it. I was very happy when I read the message however I had to remain calm because I did not want anyone to know that I had received it.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought iron sheets , and cement , and timber worth UGX 860000. I bought bed sheets worth UGX 40000 and a radio set worth UGX 40000. I bought a bed worth UGX 250000 and a mattress worth UGX 200000. I bought a metalic door worth UGX 190000. I spent UGX 40000 on transport. I bought a maize corn bag worth UGX 105000. The balance will be spent on paying the builders.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Getting this money means a lot to me in that, my children are yet to complete primary education which I shall use to pay their fees. I also have limited household items which ibintend to procure once I receive money. My land ain't enough since we are five women on a small piece of land so when I receive this money, I will have to add more land.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I'm happy in the evening when I'm done selling my vegetables. Joy and happiness knocks in when I have made some profits from my business.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I'm faced with a problem of sickness (brucelosis) which I intend to treat when I get the money.
