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 acquire 3 mattresses for all family members which has made me very happy. We are now having comfortable night sleep, unlike before when I slept on an old cut mattress and my children on mats. Secondly, I bought an ox that is going to help me plough my farmland.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I was overwhelmed with joy because I had got money to acquire mattresses and an ox.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to purchase an ox, a sheep, 3 mattresses, bed sheets, utensils and foodstuffs.
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access_time over 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to buy oxen, an ox-plough and a cow. This will improve food productivity in my home making it easier to provide for the family. With this, I believe that even if I die, I will have laid a basis for my children to start life from.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the morning when I wake up healthy. I am able to work and serve my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is lack of oxen to support in the cultivation activity. I have a piece of land that would well support me in providing food for my household but I am not in position to fully utilise it because I don't have my own oxen. I have to hire each time I need to clear a given portion which is expensive for me. For seasons that I have not been able to hire, I use a small hoe for all my garden work which is not convinient.
