"I was very happy and excited when i received the funds and i am so grateful for receiving the money" (Occupation: Small business)

"right now am staying in a good house and am able to eat everyday because of your help" (Occupation: Small business)

"Maize, bycle, and business"

"food building a house" (Occupation: Small business)

"I was so happy because I have never had such kind of money in my life" (Occupation: Small business)

"Having goats in my compound has brought the biggest difference in my daily life. I am planning to start a business selling the offsprings once they are mature enough to the nearby markets. Also, whenever I get a problem or an emergency, I will always sell one or two goats and sort whatever issue that is bothering me. In addition to that, I believe my children will no longer be sent home for fees as they used to since I will now be having the means to pay in time from the business of selling the offsprings."

"My desire has been to expand my small shop so that I can attract more customer and reduce their burden of moving far to buy their commodities. When I receive the money I will expanding my business by using 80,000 Kenya shilling to add to my capital. To me this means higher profits that in turn use it to improve my family living standards. I will use the remaining amount to pay school fees for my children."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is addition of my stock to my shop business which would have never been possible before. My children are now well clothed and I am happy because I have adequate food and capital for my business." (Occupation: Small business)

"I will buy mattress, food and iron sheets" (Occupation: Small business)

"I am so grateful to receive this money from GD. I will use it to build another house with iron sheets." (Occupation: Small business)