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 old house had caught fire and I had nothing left. Therefore, receiving this money has caused the biggest difference in my daily life as I was able to replace most of the property that I lost in the fire. This has given me immense happiness since I thought it would be impossible without this money.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
Since I thought I had not got my transfer and had called the hotline to inquire about it. I was then told that my money was sent and had ti check my account balance. On checking and seeing my money, at that moment I felt so happy and excited that I did not return the call that I was told to invade money was there. I rushed to withdraw it.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy two heads of cattle at Ugx 1200000.
I then have my mother Ugx 60000 to help clear my sibling's fees.
I spent some money to buy a mattress, bedsheets, clothing, radio.
I also spent some money to cater for some family needs such as feeding and medication of my wife since she is pregnant.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive this money, I will complete the payment of bride price to my inlaws. When I got my wife, I just paid half of the bride price. So this transfers are going to enable me clear all the outstanding balance. I will also build a bigger grass thatched or ironsheets house depending on the remaining money that will accommodate me and my family because the current house is so small for all of us.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when my wife and I wake up healthy and ready for garden work.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is lack of money. This is the very reason I failed to complete payment of bride price to my inlaws.
