"In the next six months God willing I will have build a kitchen and I will be rearing a few livestocks within my compound. The dream of every old person. My children will be attending school consistently without fee arrears."

"My daily life has currently changed in that I now have a good place to sleep because I was able to buy a mattress to replace the small torn one that I used to sleep on before. I am delighted as well because I was able to buy a plot of land that I will now freely cultivate on reliving me from the issue of hiring farm land that I have done almost all my life."

"Once I invest more into agriculture then that means I will be able to get good financial returns which will go a long way in helping me to take good care of my family's finances in the coming six or so months."

"I had woken up early in the morning and I was already having my morning devotion when I heard a message alert on my phone. I was curious to know who could have sent the message at that hour. I felt happy and my day was brightened again by this good news. I remember praying to thank God for sending GiveDirectly to my home. Nobody could have given such a huge amount of money without conditions."

"The moment I received my money, I felt extremely happy. In fact in the early days I believed that it would be a lie but was so astonished when I was handed the money."

"The biggest difference so far is that I feel very empowered and satisfied. I operate a small clinic which needed medical equipment to operate effectively. With the cash transfer, I have acquired medical equipment that will improve on my service delivery to the patients. Previously, I did not have a well established laboratory facility to enable me execute my services effectively. With these new equipment I will be able to serve the community and thus earn income."

"In the next six months, I would have started a business and I would be financially stable. I believe that buying and selling of tomatoes since the product is available locally and would be obtained from farmers at a lower price and resell it at a nearby shopping centre at a fair price. The profit which I would make from it I would spend to pay school fees for my children and cater for other family needs."

"I received a mobile money message early morning. My husband read it and we were both very excited because the family had responsibilities that required money."

"Now having bought a water tank, I am planning to buy a dairy cow having since we have enough water. Before I couldn't venture to it as my wife wouldn't afford to fetch water for household use and also for livestock as the distance to water point is too long. I hope in the next six months, I would have bought it as I have already sorted the issue of water shortage which we had initially."

"In the next six months, I will have build a better lockable stall where I can sell my groceries and store them safely in the evening with courage that no one will break in. I also will have bought livestock for the purpose of rearing."