"In the coming months, I intend to utilize my subsequent transfers to fulfill the monthly installments for the solar panel. This will allow me to become the rightful owner of the solar panel and lighting system, without any disruptions. Moreover, I plan to continue improving the condition of my house to prevent any future collapses. I am sincerely grateful for the ongoing transfers, as they have positively impacted my life in numerous ways."

"Irrigation is our main source of livelihood, but due to the long droughts, water shortage has been rampant over the last one year. There's a permanent river about 2 kilometers away from my home, we don't own pipes to pump water. It means we cannot irrigate our farm to plant crops. We can only wait for neighbors to share with us their water. This inhibits our ability to grow a large piece of land, hence we normally have low productivity. This has affected our family income and also food security."

"My biggest challenge is lack of food. We depend on casual work to get food which is challenging since there is less work. I got injured a few months ago which does not allow me to work and therefore we are forced to depend on my wife. This saddens me so much because life is very expensive and I fell I'm becoming a burden to her. However she is a hard worker and always provides for us."

"I'm a fisherman and with the current rains, life has been very difficult for me. The coming of the rains has greatly affected my fishing activities since there are fewer fish. This has led to a lack of income on my side which affects me so much since sometimes I don't have food to eat. This has forced me to depend on casual work which is not also enough to meet my daily needs."

"I am grateful that the previous cash transfers allowed me to support my mother-in-law in building her house. Now that it is partially complete and she already moved into it, my goal is to work on building a new house for my family as well. The current dwelling has poor drainage and is situated in an area prone to waterlogging during rains, making the floor damp. I aspire to construct a three-room house with mud walls and iron sheets at a more raised ground level. I hope that the continued cash transfers will make this dream possible for me."

"Despite my longstanding desire to build a new house, financial constraints like school fees for my grandchildren and basic needs like food have always been obstacles. The current state of my house is poor, with a corroded roof that allows water in when it rains. I hope that in the coming year, I'll be able to work towards building a new house. I plan to start by purchasing building materials such as iron sheets and building poles before hiring someone to construct the dwelling for me."

"I aim to gather sufficient funds by April next year through my savings group, allowing me to acquire at least one cow and two goats. Over the past months, I've diligently saved $20 from each transfer, laying the groundwork for this objective. I firmly believe that owning livestock will be a great way for generating and growing wealth over the years. Even after the transfers cease, having livestock will offer a sustainable source of income, ensuring that I don't face the financial struggles of the past. This approach appears more promising than my current reliance on the labor-intensive charcoal-making activity for a livelihood."

"My overarching goal is to eventually own livestock, particularly goats. Unfortunately, financial constraints, especially related to school fee debts, have hindered my ability to save for this purpose. Juggling the needs of four children, who depend solely on me, limits my capacity to afford anything beyond necessities like food and school fees. I hope that, in the future, and ideally before the cash transfers cease, I will be able to save some funds and purchase livestock. Owning livestock would open avenues for future sales, providing crucial support for the ongoing needs of my family."

"Currently, I have seven school-going children and a two-year-old infant. The educational journey for these children is still long, and my goal is to support them until they reach college. None of my family members have ever progressed beyond primary school in terms of education, and I aspire to break this cycle. One of my sons has recently completed his primary education, and I am hopeful that he will perform well enough to secure a spot in a secondary school. The cash transfers will primarily be directed towards covering their school fees as I aim to provide them with educational opportunities that extend beyond what my family has experienced before."

"I aspire to become a landowner, ideally possessing up to 3 acres of land. Presently, I rely on borrowed land for cultivation, and this arrangement brings about uncertainties and conflicts. Owning land would provide a more stable foundation for our agricultural activities. Each acre of land is valued at least $800, and I plan to save funds from the cash transfers towards acquiring this land, fostering a sense of security and stability for our family's future."