"I am eagerly anticipating a revival of my business ventures, which had been halted due to a change in location enforced by the county government. Despite this setback, I am determined to make a strategic comeback, carefully selecting a new and advantageous position for my business activities. This endeavor reflects my commitment to personal empowerment and economic growth as I aspire to regain the momentum and success I once had. Moreover, my fondness for raising goats remains strong, and I am eager to expand their numbers. These animals bring me a sense of satisfaction and contribute to both my well-being and financial stability. By increasing their count, I am nurturing my passion while creating an additional source of income that can potentially support various aspects of my life. I eagerly anticipate their journey into higher education as they join colleges. I firmly believe that their pursuit of knowledge and skills will equip them to prosper in the future. As they develop their abilities, they have the potential to become a financial shield for our family, contributing to our overall stability and success."

"In my opinion, GD has excelled by offering sizeable cash transfers. This has opened opportunities we couldn't have imagined before. It is truly amazing to observe the tremendous improvements in our neighbourhood. People in this area have taken advantage of the possibility to invest in necessary items like food, better housing, and enterprises and this has uplifted our living standards. Kudos to a job well done."

"Three years ago, we invested in a one-acre plot of land located in Kaptombes. However, there remained an outstanding balance of $450 on the payment. With the recent arrival of the third transfer, we strategically decided to allocate $300 from it to reduce the remaining debt. This decision was driven by the landowner's requirement that the debt be settled before we could begin farming on the land. Despite the small amount, I consider this a step forward, and I am satisfied that we are getting closer to paying off the debt. This particular piece of land holds considerable promise due to its proximity to a river. This geographical advantage enables us to engage in irrigation farming, a significant improvement over our current farming location, plagued by salty water that hampers crop growth. Utilizing the remaining portion of the transfer, I procured food for my family of six. Given our dependence on farming as our primary income source, which often falls short of covering various expenses such as school fees and other responsibilities, having an adequate food supply is paramount. Ensuring that young children receive consistent meals is of the utmost importance."

"Our area's main economic activity is charcoal burning, a very energy-intensive job. Since I underwent surgery, I am not able to engage myself in this work. This has made me jobless and I mostly engage in looking after the goats of my husband. The lack of money has made my life so difficult since I always miss whatever I wish to buy. This has robbed away my joy and I always feel financial instability as my major challenge."

"Life has become so tough because being aged yet you lack a reliable person to depend on can be disastrous. At the age of 76 years, I cannot engage myself in income generating-activities. This means I depend on my grandson who is a casual laborer in the transportation sector. His support has not been reliable because he has his family to take care of. Imagine $10 per month! This cash is very little and we always go hungry with my 2 grandchildren at home. This kind of life has directly affected my health and I usually feel so weak. What a life of worry!"

"The transformative impact of the cash transfers on my life is something I deeply appreciate. Thanks to the funds, I now possess a decent cooking area that also serves as a shelter for my livestock during the night. This change is significant, given that the previous cooking structure I had was vulnerable to wind and easily blown away. My current objective is to invest in livestock rearing, which I see as a means to address my future financial needs. The earlier transfers allowed me to obtain five goats, although the recent demise of my mother resulted in the consumption of one of the goats at her funeral. Presently, despite the relatively high cost of acquiring goats, approximately $30 each, I am resolute in my determination to procure more. In the short run, I am actively working towards saving through a self-help group, intending to accumulate enough funds to eventually acquire additional goats."

"I hold a strong desire to build a new house in place of my current dwelling. Since the commencement of the cash transfer program, my primary goal has been to construct a new house. However, persistent constraints such as limited food and lack of money for food have impeded my progress in realizing this objective. Presently, with the ongoing harvests, my confidence has grown that we will have an ample food supply for the upcoming months. This newfound stability in food provision allows me to allocate the transfers toward the construction of the new house. The current structure, made of a roof thatched with grass, succumbs to leaks during rainfall. I aspire to erect a dwelling with a durable tin roof. As of now, I have managed to procure 16 iron sheets, leaving me with 4 more to commence the construction process."

"In the upcoming years, my primary objective is to provide consistent financial support for my children's education, especially for my son George, who is currently in his third year of college. Additionally, I have a younger son in seventh grade who relies entirely on me for his needs, particularly his school fees. Currently, I am not actively engaged in any employment. After retiring from work 18 years ago, I focused on raising cattle and goats as a means to accumulate wealth. This combined with the pensions I have received during my retirement years has been the backbone of my children's support. However, the income generated from these sources often falls short of covering the total expenses. This is where the cash transfers have played a pivotal role, filling in the necessary gaps and easing the financial burden. I am truly grateful for this assistance. I intend to continue directing these transfers toward supporting my children's education until they complete their education."

"I first bought land for farming"

"I currently face challenges of floods and stones rolling which affects people's lives and properties like crops and houses leaving us with inadequate food and no shelter to stay in."