"Receiving this money means financial freedom to me. I have always wanted to own a dairy cow because I have never had one. I buy 1 litre of milk daily at a cost of KES 30 for home consumption and it is not enough. I sell vegetables in a nearby market which earns me KES 100 per day which is not enough to cater for all the family needs. Buying a dairy cow will boost my income and I will be financially independent. I plan on buying two dairy cows at a total cost of 60,000 of which in less than two years it will be producing an average of 12 litres of milk per day, selling 10 litres will give me KES 300 which will enable me to cater for all my family needs such as food , school fees , clothing and more so I will not be buying milk."

"As you can see I live in a small house, sometimes when its raining I go to sleep in my mother's house so receiving this money will enable me to buy ironsheets and build a new house"

"My husband got an accident early last year (2020), which resulted in the loss of his left leg. This has forced me to assume his role as the breadwinner for the family of 3. Considering my charcoal vending work which earns me approximately 1500 KES per week, it cannot fully cater to the needs of my family. Therefore, I consider the lack of a reliable source of income as the biggest hardship that I have ever faced in my life."

"Currently, I have do not have a dairy cow I depend on purchasing milk for consumption. Daily I can use around 150 KES to purchase them using the income I get from the small business I run. Owning a dairy cow has always been my desire so as to assist generate income. Receiving this means I will fulfill my desire by purchase it at a cost of around 40,000 KES. The other remaining amount I will use to clear the outstanding balance for my two children at secondary level and family basic needs."

"It has been 8 months now since I completed my theology classes but I am yet to collect my certificate due to the fee balance of 20000 KES. This has forced me to remain as an ordinary person and I can not earn any commission from the church council. Receiving this money will mean realizing my dream as an apostle since I will be able to clear my fee arrears and collect the certificate. On the other hand, I intend to spend another 20000 KES to buy 5 goats that will act as my project. With the remaining amount, a big portion(50000 KES) will help me to pay dowry so as to get married and have a helper in my house. This will bring about happiness in my household, a wish that I have prayed for a long time."

"Financial constraints is the biggest hardship I have faced in my life. I am a single mother of four, and I raise my children alone from the casual jobs that I do in other people farms. I earn KES 200 when I get work to do, this is little and very unreliable. It is hardly enough to cater for all the basic needs such as food, clothing and education. Sometimes we sleep on an hungry stomach. This hurts me a lot as I do not have any other option as a source of income."

"Receiving this money means improved security to my household which is surviving in a house that is just braving the strong wind of our area. I have always been worried that it can collapse anytime but since I lack the money to repair or construct a decent one, I am forced to live in it. Despite my struggle to construct another superstructure, I have failed to do the roofing and since I am now promised to get this cash grant, I intend to spend utmost 35000 KES to complete it. This will keep my family of 6 more safe and hence a happy life. On the other hand, I will spend 30000 KES to support my children's education and the remaining amount will help me to purchase 6 goats that will act as my store of wealth for future use since they multiply fast."

"Receiving this money will mean a lot. I have a family of seven that needs to be taken care of. I will use KES 20,000 to repair my house because the roof is leaking and the walls have been washed away by the rains. I plan to use KES 15,000 to pay school fees for my two children who cleared school and has not been given his certificate because of the fees arrears and another one who is in fourth form. I plan to add one cow with KES 30,000 so that it can supplement the milk that I sell."

"These cash transfers will bring a paradigm shift in our lives in terms of empowering my family to be able to purchase a dairy cow. We have desired to have one but it has not been possible due to lack of finance to afford the cost of a dairy cow. The plan we have is to purchase a dairy cow worth KES 35000. This will produce milk for my family for consumption as well as for sale to earn income. We are also planning to establish a poultry unit with the extra money."

"Receiving this money will mean a better house for my family. I intend to use the KES 15000 of the first transfer to renovate and expand my house because it cannot host us comfortably. I plan also to use KES 5000 of the transfer to finish the kitchen that I had started to construct. I intend to use KES 30000 to buy a dairy cow so that it can provide milk for my family and children and also use some amount to buy more maize for my family."