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 achievement I have got is that I have been relieved from the burden of hiring oxen having bought an ox to facilitate ploughing. It was expensive for me to hire oxen and feed hired labourers to help me plough. My standard of living has been raised and I am grateful.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money I got excited and I joined the rest of the village members to ululate from 3:00 am to sun rise.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought a bull at UGX 750,000, a bed and clothes for my children. I saved UGX 500,000 and paid school fees.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will be able to buy oxen and ox-plough. My family has being hiring labour when it comes to planting season for ploughing. This is too costly, time wasting and has not enable saving in my family. I have failled in providing basic needs like Education to my children in better schools and they are performing poorly due to poor saving.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is afternoon especially after lunch. Iam able to relax while sharing development plans with my co-wife. This has help us to co-exist well as women of same man.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of income generatiing activity since I rely on crop farming. This is unreliable due to changing weather conditions hence I realise low returns which do not support my family needs. My family members survive under low living standards.
