"My main goal is to improve our living standards. I have opened a shop and I plan to expand my business. By the time I have completely received my transfers, I would have expanded my business and it will have been stable enough to bring in a lot of profit. We had tried a lot of businesses before, like raring chicken but they all died and I am left with six right now. I plan then to invest more in expanding my shop because I believe I will only make profit and no loss this time round."

"I currently live in a small one room house and I live with all my five children. In that one room, I have my bed and also my children's bed in the house. I want to add one room so that at least my children will have their room and live comfortably and enjoy their privacy. I plan to buy a metal sheet each month and so far I have bought three metal sheets and also buy building sticks so that by the time I have everything I can start building my house. I currently have two cocks and a hen and when they hatch I can sell them and buy more metal sheets and also pay for my children's school fees so that they may have an easy time in school and brighten their future with the knowledge they get from school."

"I am a father of four children and currently work as a motorcycle driver. Our family resides in a one-room house, and I am determined to improve our living standards. My goal is to expand our living space into two rooms and provide my family with a better life. By the end of the year, I aim to have started this project, although its completion will depend on the amount of money that I will have. I know building a good home for my family is essential and will require proper planning which I'm currently doing."

"My biggest dream is to return to school and study tailoring. I am determined to pursue this dream once I have completed the construction of my house. Currently, I reside in my son's house after mine collapsed during the rainy season. Despite this setbacks, I remain optimistic about achieving my goals. Although my husband, who currently works as a house constructor, is unable to support me financially, I am determined to work hard for myself and my family. Tailoring is my passion, and I envision attending a tailoring polytechnic to perfect my skills.Upon completing my studies, I plan to purchase a sewing machine and start my own tailoring business. I aim to specialize in making dresses and school uniforms, which I will sell to my fellow villagers. My ultimate goal is to ensure that my children have access to education without facing the threat of being sent home due to unpaid fees. Additionally, I aspire to improve our living standards through my entrepreneurial in tailoring."

"After completing my tailoring studies at Mtawapa Polytechnic in January, I faced the challenge of not having a sewing machine or a suitable location to start my tailoring business. As a result, I decided to start a vegetable-selling business instead. My plan is to save significantly from this venture, as well as from my monthly transfers, so that by the end of the year, I can fulfill my dream of opening a tailoring shop. In my tailoring shop, I will be creating a wide range of dresses and other garments, using various materials and designs to enhance my skills and secure a brighter future. This transition will not only empower me but also instill confidence in my abilities to excel in life."

"I currently live in a one-room mud house, which is too small for my family. Joining a merry-go-round is my strategy to save enough money to build a spacious brick house. The new house will have three rooms, providing the privacy we lack and ensuring we have space for guests. Constructing this house will boost my self-esteem and fill me with pride. Despite being currently unemployed, I plan to start a shop after completing the house. I will start selling goods to my neighbors, in order to make more profits that will improve our living standards."

"Receiving support from GiveDirectly has filled my heart with hope and determination. In the years to come, I am deeply focused on securing a bright future for my seven children by prioritizing their education. With three in secondary school, three in primary, and one in college, the financial strain is significant. However, I hope to overcome this through the poultry project, which I am confident will provide the necessary funds. I believe education is the most valuable inheritance I can offer them, a key to unlocking endless possibilities. It is my heartfelt wish to see them prosper, achieving dreams that once seemed out of reach."

"At the women's conference, I made sure to switch off my phone to avoid any distractions during the session. After the meeting wrapped up around 5 pm, I opened my phone to find a message that left me beaming with joy - I had received $182.4. I couldn't contain my excitement and started jumping around, which caught the attention of the other women. When they asked what was wrong, I shared the news. I had received the money from GiveDirectly, fulfilling their promise. I was thrilled and couldn't wait to get home and start actualizing my plans."

"I was in the middle of sweeping the house and taking care of my five children when a message suddenly rang in. I immediately stopped what I was doing and checked my phone to confirm the receipt of $182.4 from GiveDirectly. I couldn't contain my excitement and started screaming, though not too loudly, as I was overwhelmed with joy. I waited patiently for my husband to return from tending to our livestock, and when he came back that evening, I shared the news with him. We had prepared a list of what we wanted to spend the money on beforehand, so we knew exactly how we were going to spend the funds."

"My beloved husband used to work as a driver in town and he could easily provide for our needs from his salary. Unfortunately, 5 years ago he became sick to the extent of becoming blind and that changed everything. We used all our savings for his medication but all was in vain because he could not regain his sight. The business I was operating also collapsed and currently, I am relying on casual jobs. In a day I make an average of $ 8 which is not enough to cater for all the basic needs of my family of 5. Therefore financial constraint is the biggest challenge I am currently facing."