"As a widow, my children rely on me to provide for their needs, including school fees for my four children and food. I am happy that the cash transfers have alleviated some of the hardships I used to face when I relied on making charcoal to support my family. I saved $50 through a self-help group to accumulate enough money to buy goats. I plan to receive a lump sum next year to make this purchase. I used $10 to buy sardines and $4 to pay school fees for my child who had been sent home from school. I had to spend the money I used to run my sardine business on my children's school fees, so I bought sardines to revive the business. I also used $4 to buy two chickens for rearing. Additionally, when one of my children fell ill and missed school, I spent $20 to pay for his hospital bills, and he received appropriate medical treatment. The remaining amount from the cash transfers was used to buy food, ensuring that my children never missed school."

"My goal is to establish sustainable sources of income to continue providing for my family. I particularly wish to build a substantial herd of livestock, and I'm interested in goats. I'm confident that owning goats will help me accumulate wealth over time. I plan to sell some of them to support the education of my seven children. As I've already started buying chickens with the previous cash transfers, I hope to similarly save and accumulate enough money to acquire my first goat. Additionally, I aim to start a business selling vegetables in my village. The profits from this venture will further contribute to providing for my family."

"I am elderly and have resided in a grass-thatched house for many years, with the aspiration of one day upgrading to a house with an iron roof. The process of replacing the thatch was physically exhausting, and the house would often leak during rainy weather. This was quite embarrassing, especially when I had guests, as I couldn't comfortably accommodate them. When I began receiving financial assistance, I made a commitment to purchase building materials each month. I started by saving money to acquire the iron sheets, and I have now successfully acquired 18 of them. My next step is to acquire the necessary building poles, about 80 in total, to construct a two-room house. I am truly grateful for this progress, as it brings me closer to realizing my dream of living in an iron-roofed house. Living in a house with an iron roof is a dream I've never had the chance to fulfill, even during my marriage, when my husband and I were unable to construct a more substantial dwelling. Building this house will be a monumental achievement for me. Additionally, I used some of the funds to purchase three chickens for $10, which I am currently raising. The remaining amount was spent on food, ensuring that my family and I had sufficient sustenance. I am content knowing that we never went without food."

"Our family of seventeen relies on my husband's herding job as our primary source of livelihood. To enhance our family's well-being and future prospects, I spent the transfers as follows: $95 went towards school fees for my children, ensuring their access to education and a brighter future. Additionally, I invested $140 in goats, $40 in ducks, and $15 in chickens, diversifying our income sources and building a small livestock portfolio that could contribute to our financial stability. Another $120 was spent on purchasing steel doors, a crucial renovation for our house. This upgrade not only enhanced our living conditions but also improved our security. The impact of these transfers on our family has been significant, as it has alleviated our financial burden and provided opportunities for both immediate and long-term well-being. We are grateful for the positive changes these funds have brought into our lives"

"I have a plan to acquire livestock especially goats and chickens that I believe will breed and multiply in number. As a subsistence farmer, I currently live on my own, as all my daughters have been blessed with marriages. This means I am solely responsible for my well-being, and given my lack of a regular source of income, I view the goats and chickens as my primary assets. My intention is to expand my livestock holdings by purchasing more goats and chickens in the near future."

"I am currently in the process of expanding my livestock holdings, with a particular focus on acquiring more goats and chickens. At present, I have two goats, and given my lack of a steady source of income, these animals play a crucial role in supporting my financial stability. Therefore, my intention is to use these transfers to invest in livestock and allow them to reproduce. This strategy will provide me with a valuable financial resource to tap into when I encounter unexpected financial challenges. These livestock are the most suitable assets for me to raise, given that they demand minimal maintenance, especially considering my current status as a subsistence farmer."

"My primary objective for the upcoming year is to achieve financial stability through livestock rearing. I plan to invest in additional livestock, primarily focusing on goats and chickens, which I intend to raise until they reach maturity. Subsequently, I will sell them at a profit and utilize the earnings to cover my son's school fees and purchase the necessary books. This is especially crucial as he will be entering junior high school next year. I am genuinely content and happy with the progress I've made this year and am eagerly anticipating the opportunity to accomplish even more goals in the coming year."

"My plan for the future is to own livestock, such as goats and cows. I am grateful that the previous cash transfers allowed me to start a poultry venture, which has grown to include at least 15 hens now. To expand my holdings, I wish to exchange the chickens for goats and the goats for cows. As the sole provider for my young family, which includes a one-year-old child, my goal is to ensure I can continue to provide for them even after the cash transfers have ceased. I believe that owning livestock is the best way to attain more financial security in the future."

"Looking ahead to the coming year and beyond, my goal is to continue expanding my livestock holdings. I am grateful that through the previous cash transfers, I acquired two goats and two chickens. I aim to keep buying more whenever I have the opportunity. When the cash transfers end in the coming years, I believe the livestock will have multiplied, and I will be able to sell them to support my son's education. This will provide substantial relief to my husband, who earns little income from selling chewing sticks, and ensure that my son can study without interruptions."

"I have three school going children while one is still at home. I would love for them to get an education and that means I need to be financially able take care of this. I am buying goats since they are fast at reproducing, I have also gotten chicken from previous transfers. I however prefer goats as they are resilient to the weather and disease and that means I will not loose them even during the drought season or loose them to disease. This goats will multiply and allow me to make money to educate my children."