"My daily life has improved in that, I run my transport business with the motor bike I bought which gives me daily income. Before, I used to hire other people's motor bikes in order transport my customers but I made very little money often since I had to share the money with the bike owner."

"My biggest hardship I'm facing is lack of income to educate my children. The school authorities always send my children back home because of not paying fees and they miss lessons. With better education, my children would get better employment oportunities in future."

"Receiving this money will mean that I will have better accommodation. The house I sleep now is leaking and when it rains, I have to sit the whole night because the whole house is wet/dumpy."

"The moment I received the transfer, I felt very happy. This is because I used to sleep in an old thatched house and never had money to build a better one."

"In the next six months of my life, I expect to have bought enough seats so that I won't borrow seats from anyone because currently, I do not own any seat."

"The biggest difference is that we are now healthy because I can afford to buy a variety of foods for the family. Life is much better and relaxed because we eat twice a day as opposed to before, when we would have one meal or no meal at all."

"The money was sent at night. When I read the mobile money message, I was excited to the extent of failing to sleep. I felt happy because GiveDirectly fulfilled her promise to me."

"The cash transfer message was delivered when my phone was off. I got a visit from one of the village members who told me to check my account. When I checked my inbox, I did not see any mobile money message. However, I checked my account and found that I had received a large sum of money. My heart was filled with joy and I thanked God for this assistance."

"The cash transfer has given me joy. I am now constructing a spacious four roomed house with the cash transfer. Previously, I have been sleeping in a leaking hut. I am very grateful to GiveDirectly for the cash transfer."

"I am very happy that the cash transfer enabled me to acquire an ox and clear my old debts. I am now debt free and I feel socially independent because I no longer have to borrow money to sustain my life."