"The transfers have greatly helped me curb food shortages in my household as well as take care of my children's school fees. I am currently farming, and I am expecting to get a good harvest that will ensure food security in my household since the rains are now adequate, unlike the past three years. When I have enough food in my household, I am planning to divert my transfers to buying livestock such as chickens and goats, rear and let them reproduce and increase in number. The advantage of keeping them is that I can sell them to cater for my financial needs, such as school fees for my children and other basic household needs."

"This year and beyond, my biggest accomplishment is investing my monthly stipend in buying livestock, such as goats. I plan to rear them and ensure they reproduce, multiplying the herd in large numbers. As the herd grows, I will sell some of the livestock to cater to my basic needs and handle any issues that may arise. I have previously earned a living as a motorcycle taxi rider, but the high cost of fuel has deterred me from continuing with the same. However, I am optimistic that engaging in the livestock business will help me earn more income and make me financially stable."

"The condition of my house is run-down and the iron sheets on the roof have many holes, which results in significant water leakage during rainfall. In the past, I had to endure harsh cold weather and deal with property damage due to rainwater seeping into the house. My primary objective for this year is to achieve a major milestone by completely renovating the roof. I intend to purchase iron sheets gradually until I have enough to replace the damaged ones. Additionally, apart from renovating my house, I plan on using my monthly funds to pay for my children's school fees, and I aim to clear any outstanding balances by the end of the year."

"Lack of money to provide for my family necessities is the challenge I am currently facing. I do casual jobs earning approximately $20 per month which caters for food and school fees for the children. It is not sufficient this most time the family goes without food."

"Financial problems is the challenge I am currently facing. I am a widow living with four children. They are all schooling. Two at college, one at secondary and one at primary school. Raising school fees and buying food for this family is a challenge given the fact that I have no job only relying on casual work."

"Food insecurity is the challenge that I am facing. My main job was subsistence farming but it Si four years now without raining in our village. This has forced me shift to casual jobs. I make charcoals for sale which is very tedious. There are no trees in the village for this business. Most of the time I go without food."

"giving us unconditional money was a blessing and we really appreciated."

"I really appreciate givedirectly because it gives us money with out any bribe"

"In addition to working as an office messanger, I also engage in livestock and poultry farming to supplement my income. Despite these efforts, providing for my ten children's needs, such as food and school fees, remains a challenge. To address this, I have set a goal to establish a kiosk business in the near future. I am not only passionate about running this type of business but also hopeful that it will serve as an additional income source to support my family. By expanding my sources of income through the kiosk, I aim to generate substantial profits that can contribute towards meeting the various needs of my family."

"My living condition is so bad ever since my house was demolished partly and killed my two children early in the morning. I live in fear thinking any time it might happen again. If I had the financial ability I would go and acquire land where I can build house for myself and family in a safe place."