"Food security has been a major challenge to me. My husband is not employed. He left work some years ago due to fatigue and old age. Since then, the burden of provision has shifted to me. Agriculture is not doing well due to inadequate rainfall, a condition that has made us have limited harvest in the stores."

"The biggest difference is that I am now living in a better and comfortable house with my family. With help of my first transfer, I was able to construct a decent house. I am grateful for the aid. I no longer have to worry about the safety of my family members."

"I spent KES 20,000 to clear the school fee arrears of my 2 children who are in form 4. This is because they were often sent home because of fee balances something that frustrated me as a parent. Being their final year in secondary school, my desire has been for them to concentrate on their studies so that they may score the best grades. In addition, I bought 4 more goats for KES 11,000 to boost my goats rearing a reliable source of income for the family. I also purchased a door for my house since I was living in it without a door something that was risky at night. The remaining amount assist me in purchasing sufficient food for the family."

"I spent KES 20,000 to repair my 3 small rental shops by putting up new roofs, they were leaking and empty without tenants due to the poor conditions. Currently, they are fully occupied after the renovation and I am earning an income of KES. 2,100 per month. Also, I spent KES 14,000 to purchase enough food stock that is sufficient to sustain my family 6 for the remaining part of the year. This is because we are experiencing drought and famine in our area and it has been long since we had harvest from our farms. I also bought one goat a future investment for the family. I save the remaining amount to support me in case of any emergency. I am also planning to spent my second transfer empower my wife by enrolling her in a beauty college as well as start a saloon business for her."

"My mother's house is very tiny. All my nine siblings barely have bedspace. Some of them are forced to sleep on the floor. As the first born, I go to a neighbor's house to pass the night. If all goes well, I will construct a small house and this I can share with some of my siblings."

"I am finding it very difficult to get employment. Without formal education, it's even difficult to think about approaching any organization for work. I only managed to complete my primary school education. My parents could not afford to educate me any further but I don't blame them,its because they had no means. I still desire to further my education and get meaningful employment, also run a couple of businesses."

"I am still a student, therefore, I will use 1,500KES every term to pay my school fees. This will relieve my father of some financial burden. I also wish to get medical attention because I hurt my knee during a football match in the past year. It has been giving me trouble and that has greatly affected my quality of life as I can't walk long distances without experiencing pain. I like playing football but nowadays, I cannot be at it for more than 30 minutes."

"A decent shelter is a right that everyone deserves. However, this is a fairy tale to me. The condition of my house is life-threatening. Its roof is hanging loose and this increases the vulnerability to strong winds. My desire to construct a good house will be achieved once I receive my transfers. I intend to find a constructor who will provide a quotation, so that I can save the expected amount."

"I struggle to raise my daughter (Juliet) singlehandedly. My snacks (Maandazi) business earns me $1 a day. I cannot get all our needs with this amount and I am forced to borrow from relatives. I am so unhappy with this life because I believe I am too young to suffer."

"My husband works in Mombasa but he doesn't support the family. I am the only person that my children look up to for their survival. My job of weeding peoples' farms is seasonal, hence I am penniless for the better part of the year. This restricts my capacity to provide essential needs such as food, medical, and clothing."