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 the overwhelming happiness I feel seeing that I was able to buy a motorcycle that will help us to generate an income in my family through offering the boda boda services to the community. This will solve the petty issues like buying miscellaneous items that have always been a problem in my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I was so delighted that I had got financial assistance that I had always longed for.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent most of my first transfer Ugx 1300000 to buy a second hand motor cycle.
I then used some of my transfer Ugx 200000 to renovate my grass thatched house.
I then used the balance to cater for some household needs such as feeding, buying utensils, two mattresses among others.
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access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I can buy a motor bike and livestock. The bike will ease my transport and livestock for completing the payment of dowry.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lack of enough income to meet family needs.
