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 is that, I make enough income with the motorbike I bought which has made my life better. This is because I can meet my basic needs with a lot of ease as opposed to the past. Previously, I used to ride other people's bikes but I wasn't able to make enough money for myself since the cost of hiring them was more costly for me. Currently, I make an income of Ugx(10000- 20000) daily.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer, I felt very happy. This was my first time to receive such an enormous amount of money.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used my first transfer to top up on the money I borrowed for buying a motor bike.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to buy a motorcycle with which I can do a boda-boda bussines.
I believe this will make it easier for me to buy food because atleast I will be in position to earn some money.
Transport will also be easier for me.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the evening when I am seated with my parents.
We interact freely.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is lack of money.
I do not have any income generating activity so providing food and any other needs of the family is not easy.
I would have loved to do a boda-boda business but I don't have a motorcycle.
In my locality, motorcycles are very few and yet the demand is high.
Some times, I have tried to borrow one but it doesn't last long with me meaning I have to stay back home.
Life is not easy.
