"When I received my transfers I spent KES 22,500 on the construction of the modern Iron roofed kitchen. This is because the previous one was old with leaking grass-thatched roofs. Additionally, at my age, I no longer have the energy to smear the walls. Secondly, I spent KES 12,000 on a heifer. This is because once it reproduces it will be an alternative source of milk, especially during dry spells, and also an income source for my family. Thirdly, I spent KES 7,000 on two sofa set seaters. This is because I only had locally made seats which would not accommodate many visitors. Further, I also spent KES 2, 000 on school uniforms and fees for my kids in primary schools. Initially, I used to depend on small-scale farming of indigenous vegetables and dairy framing to fend for my family. Additionally, I also spent KES 1,500 on a 210 liters water storage container. This is because I had a smaller water storage container before that could store small amounts of rainwater. Last but not least, I also spent KES 8,000 on two bags of maize. This is because my maize stock was running out. This will help sustain my family for the next three months. I also spent the KES 1,800 on the latest clothing fashion because I had only a few."

"Drought is the biggest problem we have had in our village. We used to get water at Bodoi village which is around 10kms from my home. Two weeks ago, we received rain which brought enough water in our water pans. The water will last for a year. The rain brought happiness in my life."

"I took my only child to secondary school and she finished her studies this year. She still has school fees in arrears and her results are pending till I clear the balance. This has always been a nightmare for me because without the paper my child cannot go for further studies. I intend to clear the fee balance of 10,000 KES and take her to a college of her house for further studies. I believe education is the key to success. I started my business recently selling water to my village people, I intend to open a small kiosk at my water point to sell vegetables to all the women who come to fetch water. I speculate for a better tomorrow."

"We have a water problem in our village. I take two hours to fetch water from our neighbour village, Bonga. Receiving this money means using 10,000 KES to buy a 1000 litre tank and 5,000 KES to put gutters on my house so that I can harvest water during rain seasons."

"I have long desired to own oxen and a plough so that I can use them to plough my four acres of land during rainy seasons. Receiving this money means using 30,000 KES to buy two owsen and 8,000 KES to buy the plough. I will use the remaining amount of transfers to connect my house with water as the main pipe is a stone's throw away from my house."

"I had a broken tap and I couldn't get water in my compound. So, we were forced to trek to get water. This has been very strenuous and costly since both my husband and I are old and unemployed. My last-born son also had school fee arrears of KES 15000 that we were unable to raise, which made him not allowed in class. But when I started receiving the transfers, our lives changed. I fixed my tap, I settled the debt my son had in school, renovated my house, I also bought 2 goats to start a livestock farming business, and finally, we were able to restock our house with some nourishments"

"I want to build my own house. The room I am sleeping in is very bad, during raining season the hold room can be full with water. So I really want to build my house to leave this house."

"I work as a driver, so on this day, I was at the petrol station fueling my car when I got the message that confirmed the receipt of the transfer. I was lost for words. For the longest time, I have had the desire to install water in my compound to avoid the inconveniences of trekking to get it. Now that I had the means to, I opted to have it done."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I was able to connect clean tap water to our home. We no longer move up and down in pursuit of clean water. I was unable to realise this dream before due to financial constraints. I am so happy that finally, I have achieved the goal, I am forever indebted for the support that lifted my life amazingly."

"Water is life and a very essential commodity for my family. When the drought struck 3 years ago, all the water sources within the village dried up, and were forced to buy water at higher prices from water vendors. It is for this reason that I spent KES 8000 on buying a 1000 liters water tank that will help in both storing and harvesting rainwater. This will help me cut costs in purchasing water and also traveling very long distances in search of precious commodity. I spent the KES 20000 amount on buying 8 pieces of iron sheets, 5 kg of nails, pieces of timbers, and building poles to build a new one-room house for my family. The current house I am living in is very tiny and cannot accommodate all the members of my family (husband and four children). Building the new house will create enough space to accommodate all the members of my family. Finally, I spent the remaining amount on medication for my husband. For over two years, he has faced challenges in passing out urine affecting his well-being and making him unable to work. Due to my low income, I could not seek proper medical attention, hence making his."