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 am stress-free because I have paid off the debt which had burdened me for long. In addition, I have also repossessed my farm land which I had used as security. This season I expect good yields because I now own farm land as opposed to when I spent the little capital to hire farm land .
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt very happy because I was sure of paying off the debt and repossessing my farm land.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent my first transfer on clearing a debt worth UGX 1,000,000, bought a bull worth UGX 500,000 and bought clothes/household goods ( mattress and shoes) worth UGX 200,000.
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access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means to Educate my daughter at Amus college . I have adaughter studying at Amus college Bukedea but it's becoming so difficult to raise her fees hence some days she is sent home. This transfers I will deposits to clear off my daughter's fees. This will make her study without disturbance thus she may pass well at the end.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is afternoon hours after getting a meal. I relax while preparing to do night duty since Iam a guard at Amus college.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of money for Educating my daughter. Iam getting very little from casual labour which can not support payment of her fees hence some times she is chased or delays reporting school. This is affecting her academic performance.
