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 is that I have cows that I did not have before.I also have decent seats, I longer borrow seats in case I have visitors like before.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my transfer I was very happy and it was very early in the morning when I got notification.I woke up immediately.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my transfer on buying three cows, seven seater sofa set and the remaining amount I used on cultivating my land.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means improvement in my living standards. I plan to buy livestock, pay dowry and buy oxen plough for doing farming.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when telling stories with my friends. We share a lot especially the current affairs in the country.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life was lack of money to pay my school fees. I had to drop out of school and start doing odd jobs. This has made me not to realize my dream of becoming an engineer.
