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.
I have realised a big change in my life, for example there's improved feeding in my household as evidenced by having three meals a day as compared to one or two meals a day prior to receiving the money. My dress code has also improved now because I no longer wear worn out clothes. Furthermore there is improved farming at my home now because I was able to hire more land and buy a bull that has easened ploughing therefore I expect a good harvest this year.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was overwhelmed with joy and happiness when I received this transfer, I ululated, jumped and dance upon getting the money.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
This transfer helped me acquire household items like mattress, bed, utensils, clothes and bed sheets which were lacking. I hired farm land and bought one bull for ploughing. I also spend some money in seeking medical attention.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive this money, I will buy some piece of land that will help us in agriculture. We do not have sufficient land that we can grow crops for sell and food consumption. I will also buy 2 bulls and an ox-plough to help in clearing the fields. We have been hiring ploughing services from other people which is costly. But when we get our own, we shall be able to save some money that will be used in other home utilities. I will also buy household items like beddings, clothings and utensils to improve on our home.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon because it is the time I get to rest from the day's work. Its also the time we share a meal as a family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is lack of money. I attimes fail to take my children for medical attention because I cannot afford the services.
