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 life is that, I have pay off the debts and after I was in position to recover my 3 pieces of land from the money lenders. Recovering all these 3 pieces of land has given me a peace of mind and I am expecting increased harvest from them that will be enough to support my family. Previously, I had a great challenge of supporting my family members because I had only one piece of land that couldn't produce enough yields. In addition, I bought clothes for all family members.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I received my money at around 6:00 am, I was overwhelmed by joy because I had got money to settle the debts and for celebrating Christmas.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to pay off the debts and I was able to recover my 3 pieces of land from the money lenders. Secondly, I bought utensils, clothes and foodstuffs.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Received this money means I will be able to buy oxen and an ox plough that will support in cultivation. With this, I will be able to plant and harvest on time hence getting enough food to feed the family.
This will change my current situation where by I first have to work for someone before I can be given oxen to plough my land.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the noon time when I am listening to the family program over the radio. I am able to learn and improve my family life.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is inadequacy of money to buy oxen and an ox-plough that would support in cultivatin. I do casual labour that earns me little money just to maintain the family with nothing to be saved. I cultivate late most of the seasons and it is common for me to get low yields which has always resulted into food shortage in my home.
