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 being able to buy building material that is going to help me renovate my house because it was really in bad shape since the wind had blown off the roof and the iron sheets were all shattered. My family and I are now happy because I will renovate my house on time relieving us from the harsh weather.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt extremely happy. In fact in the early days I believed that it would be a lie but was so astonished when I was handed the money.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer Ugx 1300000 to buy some building materials such as iron sheet, bricks that I plan to renovate my house.
I then bought some household items such as mattress, ten plastic chairs, bed sheets, and blanket.
I am saving up the balance Ugx 200000 that I plan to add up with the second transfer to start my house renovations.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to take care of the education needs of my children.
As I speak, school fees is even needed but I don't have money to pay. It is for this reason that some of my children have not yet reported back to school and yet education is key in today's life.
I also hope to repaire my house and buy some household items.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am seated with the rest of my family members.
We are able to plan on how best to manage our home.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is lack of money to take care of the education needs of my children.
Raising money to pay school fees and all other requirements is such a hard task and yet I really want my children to study.
I am a farmer but I don't have land that I can cultivate to support the family so I hire but which is also expensive.
Worse still, some times crops don't do well especially if the weather does not favour crops. In such cases, I have had to do casual labour to see to it that I provide for the family.
