"In the coming years and beyond, my strategy will involve saving a larger portion of the profits from my tomato farming endeavors. Furthermore, I have intentions to sell a portion of the goats that I've invested in. This strategic move is aimed at accumulating sufficient funds that will enable me to purchase a fertile acre of land, ideally located near a river. This choice of land will facilitate irrigation practices, which are crucial for optimizing crop yield. Owning the land will also provide me with the freedom to engage in farming without the constraints of leasing and the associated expenses, as well as the restrictions imposed by a landowner on usage."

"Give directly is the best, I'm grateful for their help and there's nothing wrong with the way they work."

"I have an eye problem. It had been a hindrance to my day-to-day work activities. The right eye is sometimes painful, especially during the night. Hence I cannot have a good rest. Additionally, during the day, I cannot see completely. This means I cannot perform my daily tasks such as farming or looking for casual jobs. Since I don't have the amount needed for medical attention, I am forced to stay this way. This has affected my ability to fend for myself optimally."

"I hope to buy cows and have some savings which can help me sustain my family in future"

"My husband is indisposed after undergoing an operation of the nerves at Eldoret Referral Hospital sometime in 2015. We are a family of 5, so the dependency ratio is high since I am the only one who is left to fend for my family. The cost of operation was high amounting to $250 and therefore we were forced to sell livestock to afford it, subsequent care has also been expensive. Our lives turned for the worse since we depleted all the resources which were a source of livelihood and we have been predisposed to deprivation, it is a struggle to put food on the table and to meet even the basic needs. The menial jobs I engage is hardly enough to meet the daily demands unlike before when my husband could contribute significantly to our family."

"I am a widower and of old age, 70 years now. I have been lonely but never remarried after the demise of my wife more than 20 years ago. I am increasingly becoming feeble and unable to engage in income-generating activities like farming and this has made me sometimes lack food and subsequently resulted in my life being miserable and unbearable. I do not want to burden my children since they have several commitments to look after their families and educate their children."

"In the upcoming year, I aspire to achieve several significant goals through the assistance of the funds provided by the transfers. Foremost, I aim to secure a bed and mattress, a simple luxury that promises the comfort I've been longing for. Furthermore, I'm enthusiastic about expanding my livestock holdings. Presently, I own three goats and four sheep, all acquired with the funds from my monthly transfers. The organization's financial support has brought me immense happiness and I'm deeply appreciative of it."

"Increased changes in the climate has caused a lot of challenges for me. The greatest of the challenges is lack of food. Changes in weather patterns and lack of enough irrigation water has led to low productivity and therefore lack of enough food. My husband and I have to do menual work which is scarce to be able to make ends meet which very difficult."

"The main challenge that I'm facing at the moment is a lack of money especially for paying school fees for my son Kipyegon. Ever since my husband eloped with his second wife he left me to take care of my children which has forced me to sell almost all our livestock. With this hard economic times and my old age this has been a big challenge for me."

"In the coming year and beyond I would like to have expanded my business to offer a broader range of items, eventually transforming it into a larger kiosk. Currently, the offerings are limited to selling sardines and washing powder. While this venture has been successful in generating profits to support the needs of my family, I recognize the potential for greater income if I were to expand the shop's stock. With this growth, I hope it can support the education of my seven children. Also, I intend to increase my goat herd, including the two goats I acquired through previous transfers, both of which are now expectant. Currently, I possess 18 goats in total, and I envision this livestock becoming an essential asset for the financial stability of my household."