"Receiving the cash transfers means so much to me and my family. This is because it offers us the financial support we need. For the first cash transfer of KES 20000 we intend to support our 3 children who are in university by paying their rent and purchasing food. This will ease our stress and concern about their wellbeing while in the institutions they are studying from. For the second cash transfer we intend to use about KES 20000 of the cash transfer to complete the repair of our big house. This is significant for us because it is something we have really wanted to do. For the remaining KES 25000 we plan to build our daughters a small house. They are grown up and living with them on the same roof has been challenging since there is no privacy. For the final cash transfer we intend to use the entire KES 45000 to pay for our 3 children's university tuition fees. This is important for us because we will have time to look for more money to pay for their school fees. Receiving the cash transfers will surely change our financial status and we are glad to have been considered as beneficiaries for the program."

"Receiving the cash transfers means so much to my family and I. First we intend to use the first cash transfer to build a house for our son Hillary whose house got destroyed by heavy rain. This has forced him to go sleep in our neighbours house as our small house and community culture cannot allow us to stay in the same roof. I intend to use about KES 18000 of the cash transfers on this. With our village being dry and semiarid we have planned to use the second cash transfer to grow grass. This will be our investment since we will be able to sell the seedlings and also the grass. We intend to use about KES 30000 of the cash transfers on this. For the remaining KES 15000 we intend to purchase 5 sheep. For the third and final cash transfers I intend to use KES 20000 to pay school fees arrears and purchase a sofa set for my family. With the remaining KES 25000 we intend to purchase 8 goats which we will add to the few goats we already have. This is important for us because it will be our investment to use for household needs and any emergencies that might come up in future."

"Receiving the cash transfers means so much to me and my family. We believe that it will be a life changer and a boost. For the first cash transfer we plan to build a chiken house and purchase six chicken. We intend to spend about KES 18000 of the cash transfers on this. This is important because once we sell the chicken we shall have income in the long term. For the second cash transfer, I intend to fence my land with the intention of growing grass. Since our village is dry with occasional rains and the inability to plant other crops growing grass will help us during the dry season. We intend to use about KES 45000 of the cash transfers on this. For the third cash transfers we intend to use KES 20000 to pay school fees for our children and the remaining KES 25000 we intend to purchase 5 goats. With the goats we shall have an investment which we can sell in future."

"Raising school fees for our three children in secondary is a challenge. We've sold most of our goats hence need to find other means to pay fees. Our children are sent home sometimes due to fees areas. It breaks my heart seeing them at home and cannot pay. It means we're forced to do more casual jobs or burn more charcoal to send them back to school."

"We own about thirty goats, able to milk on a daily basis. The milk is enough for tea or the children to drink. It makes me happy knowing we have something to depend on even during difficult times. Goats are our main source of happiness. We can also sell them during emergencies or for school fees."

"My family of five depends on the goat business to earn a living. However, the KES 500 profit I make in a month is not enough to fully cover our household needs, such as food and school fees. Because of this, I have always wished to expand the business, but finances have been a major challenge. Now, with the anticipated transfers, I feel a sense of relief. I plan to spend KES 50000 towards expanding the business, which will help increase the profits and ensure a more stable income. The remaining money will go towards settling the family bills, including food and school fees. With this expansion, I am hopeful that my family will achieve greater financial stability."

"I run a small grocery business that provides me with a modest income to support my family. However, a lack of school fees has delayed my dream of joining college, so I am saving the little income I earn to make this possible. The profits from my business help meet our needs, support my husband, and contribute to my savings for enrolling in an Early Childhood Education course, which I have always wanted to pursue. Additionally, I save through our merry-go-round group, where I contribute $20 monthly to accumulate funds for my school fees. My ultimate goal is to secure a stable teaching job to provide for my growing family. I am grateful for the financial support I have received, which has made it easier to work toward my dreams. If everything goes as planned, I am optimistic about joining college next year."

"Receiving this money feels like a long-awaited miracle after enduring years of hardship and insecurity. One of my biggest dreams has been to construct a permanent structure for my business, as the current iron sheet structure is vulnerable to thieves. I have already taken the first step by purchasing bricks, and these cash transfers will enable me to buy the remaining construction materials needed to build a secure space to protect my stock.With the remaining funds, I plan to buy food for my family and pay school fees for my children, ensuring their education continues uninterrupted. This support is a transformative blessing, bringing hope and stability to my family."

"I am a mother of seven, and my husband and I work tirelessly at casual jobs to provide for our family. With the recent three transfers, I spent $29 on school fees for my children. Education is a key to their future, and I wanted to ensure their learning was not interrupted. Seeing them continue with their studies gives me hope for a better tomorrow. After that, I used another $29 to buy food for my family. This allowed us to enjoy a break from the constant struggle of finding daily meals through casual jobs, giving us some much-needed relief and comfort. After covering these essential needs, I saved $10 to prepare for any emergencies that might arise. Having a small cushion for unexpected situations gives me peace of mind. Lastly, I invested $34 in purchasing a goat, bringing the total number of goats we now own to two. The goat was priced at $60, but I added savings from earlier transfers to make up the difference. This investment in livestock is part of our plan to build a sustainable source of income and security for our family. These transfers have been a blessing, allowing us to meet our needs while planting seeds for a better life."

"I built five bee hives at a cost of $50 which is cheaper since purchasing it would have cost me three times that. A month ago I harvested from one of them and this earned me $100 which I used to pay school fees for my children."