"I was at home relaxing after spending the better part of the afternoon working on my farm. My daughter, who is also a beneficiary, approached me with a smile on her face. When she told me that the transfer had been sent, I was curious about what could have happened to make her happy. I got hold of my phone, and because I could not understand the contents of the messages, she checked for me, and I could not contain my joy. I had also received my transfer, and I was relieved that my grandchildren could now return to school after teachers threatened to terminate their studies if they did not pay on time."

"While I was planting my crops, I received a text message on my phone. Because I could not understand the messages on my phone, I called my helper, who checked for me and confirmed that I had received my first transfer. I was overjoyed because I could finally finish roofing my house, which had been stalled for months due to a lack of funds. I was now able to purchase the iron sheets and, most importantly, live in a decent house, which was my greatest need."

"Well, considering my many needs, there are several goals I wish to accomplish. However, at the top of my priority list is building a new house. The current one has deteriorated over the years, with a corroded tin roof that leaks during rainfall. My wish is to construct a completely new house, even if it means using mud walls and an iron sheet roof, as bricks are expensive. Once the house is built, I plan to invest in a decent bed and a suitable mattress. Currently, our bed is broken, and the mattress is worn out. I hope the cash transfers will help bring me closer to accomplishing these goals in the coming years."

"My utmost priority is to support the education of my three children and two nephews, for whom I have assumed guardianship after the passing of their father, my brother. Since most of the children are still in primary school, it will be a long journey before they complete their formal education. I would be happy to see that each of them successfully graduates from college. To achieve this, I firmly believe that investing in livestock rearing is the most viable means of financing their studies. Through the cash transfers, I have already begun building my sheep herd, and I hope to continue expanding it. As I grow my wealth through livestock keeping, I will sell some of the animals to cover the children's school fees."

"I am relieved because the transfer allowed me to clear fee arrears for my children who are currently enrolled in high school. Paying for them on time has been difficult for me, and at times, I could only pay for some while others could stay at home for an extended period of time. My husband works casual jobs in town, and I make a living by burning charcoal. This is insufficient to pay my tuition and support my family. I am grateful because I was able to clear my children's fees, giving me enough time to prepare for the next payment, and they were able to continue their studies without interruptions due to fees."

"Relying solely on one source of income has been expensive because, in the event of its failure, there are no alternative sources to depend on. I am eager to embark on a poultry project as a supplementary income stream. This approach will provide me with multiple sources of income, enabling me to meet the financial needs of my family. I have already constructed a shelter for the future poultry birds, and my goal is to save up sufficient funds to purchase a substantial number of them, along with animal feed, to sustain the poultry project."

"My objective by the end of the year is to acquire a new mattress and experience comfortable and restful sleep. Currently, I don't have a proper bed and instead, sleep directly on the cold floor with only a thin 1-inch mat for separation. This sleeping arrangement has had adverse effects on my health, compelling me to seek a mattress for the bed. By doing so, I hope to escape the cold discomfort I often endure during the night. Additionally, apart from purchasing a bed and mattress, I aspire to provide support for my four grandchildren's education. Their father, who works as a casual laborer, earns a meager income, leading to occasional delays in paying their school fees, resulting in their dismissal from school. By utilizing the funds, we will be able to sponsor their education and ensure they can learn without encountering any obstacles."

"My objective for the remainder of this year and beyond is to secure the repair of my deteriorating residence and guarantee our safety. I am constantly concerned about the possibility of my house collapsing, which would leave my family and me without a home. To prevent such an outcome, my aim is to save sufficient funds to reconstruct and fortify the house, ensuring its longevity. Additionally, I aspire to support my daughter's college education in computer skills, enabling her to acquire the necessary knowledge to navigate life's challenges successfully."

"I am thrilled to have finally acquired a bed after an extended period of time. Now, my objective is to obtain a mattress to ensure comfortable sleep and alleviate the burden of carrying backpacks. Additionally, I plan to capitalize on the recent abundant harvest resulting from substantial rainfall by investing in livestock. With an abundance of food, I can save a significant portion from my monthly transfers to finance the procurement of livestock. As the livestock grows, I will sell a portion of them and utilize the funds to address my most urgent requirements."

"Experiencing the difficulties of aging, I face significant challenges in meeting the basic needs of both my family and myself. There are times when those whom I depend on for support fail to provide the necessary funds, resulting in considerable hardship for my wife, grandchild, and me. To address this situation, I intend to utilize funds from future transfers to purchase food and invest in livestock. This livestock will serve as a long-term investment and a contingency plan for unforeseen emergencies. By selling some of the livestock when necessary, I will be able to address any emergencies without relying excessively on my relatives to meet our needs."