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.
My greatest joy is that I am now self employed. I purchased a motorcycle which operates as a boda boda. With this I earn daily income to support the family. Prior to receiving the cash transfer, I was idle and jobless.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy when I received the mobile money message. I was desperate and idle at that time.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent all the first cash transfer to purchase a second hand motorcycle.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
My plan is to purchase a motorcycle with this transfers. I will be generating money through ridding this motorcycle as aboda boda carrying customers in the near by town mbale. The money realised from my bodabodering , I will spend on building a better iron-roofed house and providing other basic needs for the family members.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is evening hours. I separated with my spouse and Iam fully abread winner for well-being of the family. Iam therefore only able to relax after eventually seeing that my family has some thing to sustain in the evenings.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of money for sustaining my family. Iam dependant on peasantry and it's too unreliable. This has left my family members in desperate need since what is realised from farming can not take care of our needs.
