"The first transfer I received gave me a great opportunity to address the need I had been pursuing for quite a long time in our household. I had been buying milk for such a long time which was so costly. This was a chance for us to obtain a cow, and we had to part with 30000KES for a good lactating breed that came with a calf. I also purchased 24 iron sheets and frames I used in the construction of a new house with the remaining amount. It is so humbling that we are now in the final stages of the construction a sign that we are soon going to move in."

"Having been struggling with the epiglottis overgrowth problem that had been blocking my windpipe, I had been hoping for a solution as it has been causing continuous coughs and rendering me sleepless most nights. Receiving the money was an opportunity for me to seek good medical attention. I got an appointment for an operation to rectify the problem in Mid-July after the consultation which cost me 5000KES. I then spent 12000KES on clothing for my children who needed both new uniforms and the casual that they are wearing while back home. I also invested in a solar panel and a wet-cell battery that we are currently using in lighting after using the kerosene lamp which has not been good for my children while reading over a long period of time. I also paid 5000KES for their school fees and the remaining amount on obtaining a new piece of furniture."

"Looking at the transformation brought about by the transfer, I can attest to the fact that a lot really changed and could not have been possible without the transfer. I managed to construct a new house - spacious enough for my sons to sleep in as well as study in - with the new comfortable furniture that I obtained."

"I have been yearning to own a better house and after receiving the cash transfer I bought building materials such as iron sheets, building poles, timber, and thread and labour. The previous house was not in a pleasant condition and there was a need for a decent one. Also, I bought some livestock such as two goats at KES 4000. Later on, I bought new clothes for my children to replace the old torn ones. With the reming amount, I bought enough foodstuffs for my family"

"I spent part of my second transfer on buying some twenty-one pieces of iron sheets at KES 650 each, timber, nails. This was for the renovation of my previous house since its roof used to leak excessively. Also, I paid the mason KES 8000 as his labour. Also, I bought a big solar panel that is now providing us with light at nght. Also, I cleared the fees arrears for my stepchildren who are in secondary school. I also bought a sheep as an asset that I can lean on. In addition, I saved KES 3000 and the remaining cash, I bought foodstuffs"

"The biggest hardship for my family is always shortage of food. This happens due to the inadequacy of fetilizer each farming season. Despite always farming to our full strength, we always know the harvest will be little and since we also sell some,then that means we end up with little to use as food for the rest of the year."

"We face a lot of difficulties in doing our best to have enough food. This is so as we harvest a little due to lack of fertilizer which comes in coupons from government. We end up struggling to have everyday food and the children too sometimes fail to attend classes because of hunger."

"I sent part of my second transfer on buying seven goats at a total of KES 28000. It has always been my wish to own them but I could not afford them becasue they were too expensive. Also, I bought beddings which include a wooden bed and a mattress these were to replace the old beddings such as torn mats. I also purchased a piece of land whereby I am now doing my agricultural activities without leasing other people's farm. With the remaining amount of money, I bought enough foods"

"To earn enough money to buy food for my family has been a challenge"

"Am very grateful for this opportunity and this will be of great help to my family to buy enough food."