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 acquired a piece of land where I will establish my home that has made me very happy. Prior to receiving this transfer, we had 2 pieces of land that my father divided to the five of us which was not even enough to set up a home.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I moment I received my money, I became very happy because I knew I was going buy a piece of land where I would establish my home.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent all my first transfer to pay for a piece of land that I am planning to build my home.
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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 marry my wife and buy land for farming.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is evening hour because I will find when I'm done with my garden work and at that time I can also move to the centre to meet friends.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced in my life is lack of enough land for farming. We are five boys and we only have one acre to cultivate and yet our source of income is farming.