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 the genuine happiness I feel. This is because this money has helped me to solve some financial needs like getting back my land, buying an oxen improving my house, among others. Prior to getting this money, I always thought to myself as when this chance would get to me to help me as I wished.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt relieved. This is because I had been longing for this money to help me meet some needs of my family.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer Ugx 1100000 to buy an oxen.
I then paid Ugx 270000 to get back land that was given out in exchange for money that was used to pay my bride price (as it is in my culture that a lady's parents must be appreciated).
I then bought some household items such as utensils, Clothing.
I am saving up Ugx 300000 that I plan to use as need arises.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will be able to buy oxen and ox-plough. My source of earning is from farming especially cropping. The only challenge I face is lack of oxen to enable my family maxmise on it. I relay on hiring oxen ,which is not timely and costs effective. Once I own oxen, my famliy will start ealier planting thus may lead to increased production of crops.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is aftenoon hours. I relax after enjoying a meal with My family members. It's at this time my mind is settled since every one at home is satisfied.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of farm land. Iam mainly asubstance farmer but even that is hard to carry out since I have no land. The one I own is small and unproductive hence I realise very little out put from cropping to sustain my family needs.
