"My life is different in that, my self esteem has been boosted because I now own an ox that I can combine with my neighbour to enable us to plough land for crop cultivation."

"My life has changed because I have cleared debts which were stressing me. Before, I had no money to clear it. In addition, I have built permanent house. Previously I had only a grass thatched hut."

"My life has changed in that, I am happy because I sleep in an iron roofed house. Earlier on, I used to sleep in a leaky grass thatched house, whereby, when it rained, I had to fold my bedding until it stops."

"My life is different because I have got Livestock like a cow and a bull. When they multiple, I will use some to clear bride price for my son. Before, I had nothing to give as bride price. I'm sure of settling my-laws."

"My life has improved because I accessed adquate treatment for high blood pressure and ulcer. Before, I could not afford to do all the tests required and buy the drugs prescribed by the doctors."

"My life is different because I have got basics needs which I did not have like pair of bedsheets and curtains which have beautified my house. Before, my house was very disorganized because I had no curtains. In addition, I'm sure of meeting my family needs in future because I own my commercial house. Previously I had no source of income."

"My life has changed because I'm sleeping well on my bed. Before, I slept on a hard mat. In addition, my house is now clean because I pastered it. In the past, it was very dusty and at times I would use cow dung to reduce on the dust."

"The biggest difference in my life is that I am healthier because I received adequate treatment. Prior to this cash transfer, I used to sell produce in order to get treatment which was not adequate enough."

"Receiving this money means I will be financially capable of educating my children. I plan to start a grocery shop just by the road side near my house where I will be able to attract many customers. This will translate to more income that will go into my children's education as well as other necessities. The remaining cash transfer will go into livestock specifically goats, as security when need arises because I can sell them much quickly and completion of my new two bedroom house as the current one is too small for my family of five. "

"My life has changed alot in that I have built a two roomed iron roofed house. This is an achievement which I never thought I could ever accomplish. Previously, I would get stressed because of financial limitations. I could not afford to buy grass yearly so as to rennovate my hut. The cash transfers were a blessing for me to start anew. I am now happy staying in my iron roofed house. "