"As a tailor, I am determined to establish my own tailoring business by purchasing necessary materials. Currently, I provide tailoring services to clients who bring their own fabrics, but I aim to enhance customer satisfaction by stocking a variety of materials myself. By August this year, I plan to expand my business with a range of materials readily available. Through diligent savings, I am preparing to invest in these materials. This strategic step will not only attract more customers but also increase my income. My ultimate joy lies in seeing my children excel and secure a bright future. Moreover, I am committed to elevating our living standards and achieving a fulfilling life for my family."

"I am employed as a conductor in Mtwapa and I have hopes when it comes to investing in goats. At present, I own three goats and my intention is for their numbers to increase through breeding. My ultimate goal is to eventually exchange these goats for cows, which will play a crucial role in preparing my land for agricultural activities such as crop planting. I aim to generate income by renting out the cows. The income generated from renting the cows will gradually be accumulate, enabling me to purchase a piece of land. The size of the land I acquire will depend on the amount of income I am able to accumulate over time. Thanks to GiveDirectly, for the support and for making my family and I have hope that our lives will be better in the future."

"I joined the merry-go-round with the aim of increasing my savings to eventually purchase goats. These goats will multiply over time, and I plan to exchange some for dairy cows. My goal is to generate income by selling milk from the cows. With this income, I intend to buy land and construct rental houses for additional monthly earnings. In addition to saving through the merry-go-round, I currently sell Mandazi's and sweet potatoes. I am confident that the combined income from my business, savings, and selling some of the multiplied cows will help me realize my dreams."

"I am planning to invest in a machine called a heat gun, essential for repairing various electronic devices and fixing joints. The cost is approximately $80, and I aim to save all my transfers until I reach that amount, ensuring I can afford a model with a reliable battery. I will be using my income from repairs to cover all my expenses. Once I acquire the heat gun, it will enhance my efficiency significantly, enabling me to perform electronic repairs more effectively and saving considerable time compared to using charcoal, which I currently rely on."

"I finished school in 2021 but couldn't enroll in college due to my family's financial situation. To fund my studies, I have been working hard in my business of selling vegetables. My goal is to become a Mechanical Engineer, and I am confident that earnings from my current business and goat investments will support my college aspirations. Once I graduate, I plan to start my own business, which will elevate my family's quality of life."

"I am now planning to start construction of my house. This is a big achievement as its something I have wanted to do for quite a long while. My current goal is to finish this house and then focus of buying a number of animals. I rear animals for a neighbour who pays us something monthly and I see that it is a business with room to grow. I do not have any animals now but my aim is to get animals of my own and rear them as a business as I take care of other peoples animals."

"I have been buying goats and having my parents help with their care. I now have 10 goats. I am trying to have as many as 25 goats so that I am able to achieve my goal after school. I want to move into my own house which will allow me think about starting a family. I am buying the goats so that I can have a number to sell when I begin construction. Goats reproduce and that means the number will be bigger than what I currently have."

"I live in a one room house that was built by my mother for me. I would want to have a bigger house as I would want to to have more space to even host a family when I got one. I am buying iron sheets to use in building the house which I want. I am also saving towards school. I want to study welding and since my parents were not able to pay for me to study welding I wanted to use the transfers to allow me become a welder. This is quite the opportunity and I am grateful for the transfers to help me achieve this."

"I have a piece of land in our shopping centre that I was able to purchase. I have wanted to develop that piece of land for quite a while. I am yet to do anything on the piece of land but I am now rearing goats which I hope I can sell and eventually have enough to buy material to put up some structures to house shops which I hope to rent out and make some money to take care of my family."

"Due to my illness I never got a chance to focus on my social life but now I believe I am ready to get myself a wife. I however would like to have my life in order before brining someone else in. I plan to build a new house with brick and a tin roof to replace my grass thatched house. This may need me to do more with my work but I am a very hardworking individual despite mycondition."