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.
I am relieved that I have officially married a wife. I had no other feasible plan on how to acquire dowry.
Much as I was thinking of venturing more into agriculture. It would not have earned me enough income.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the money, I was home resting. I recall informing my wife but she could not believe me not until when she confirmed the account balance. I felt very happy at that moment.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought two cows worth UGX 860000. I bought a mattress worth UGX 102000 and a bag worth UGX 35000. I gave my spouse UGX 100000. I bought clothes worth UGX 100000. I spent UGX 150000 on transport costs to the inlaws. The rest of the cash transfer was spent on organizing for the traditional marriage rites and feeding of the family.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will buy an acre of farm land in order to cultivate crops. After harvesting, part of it can be sold in order to pay medical bills, but clothes and part of it will be eaten.
currently, I stay within the same compound with my parents and I hire land in order to cultivate crops which is very expensive.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the noon time. This s because it will find when I have completed garden work for that day and now reluxing with friends in the nearby center with games.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in my life is I do not have a clear source of money that could help support my household. I am a peasant farmer without land, much of the land I cultivate on is hired. I some times borrow loans in order to hire land which does not allow me to save because, after harvesting, I have to sell some in order to pay debts leaving the household with little food.
