"I had intended to save money and use my transfer to enroll in a mechanic course. Though my original ambition was thwarted by my arrest, I am still hopeful. Once I have a consistent income, I will be able to start saving my earnings and utilize them to pursue a mechanics course. I value the mechanic course because it will provide me with skills that will allow me to earn a consistent income to support my family. As a result, if I complete the mechanic course, taking care of my family will no longer be a challenge."

"My new goal is to renovate my house by adding a single-room extension to make it more spacious. It is currently very small and cannot accommodate my children; I even have to squeeze my items to get some space. For this purpose, I intend to begin purchasing building materials such as iron sheets and building poles. I've been farming, and things are going well. I believe I'll have enough harvest to feed my family. I will no longer have to pay for food, which will allow me to save money for my home renovation project."

"I have four children who are currently enrolled in school, and it has been difficult for me to raise funds for their education. Receiving financial assistance from GiveDirectly has been extremely beneficial because I have been able to pay fees on time thus far. I am a subsistence farmer with no income, and I rely heavily on the transfer to pay for my children's school fees. By avoiding late fees, I intend to use the transfers to ensure that my children receive the best education possible. This will ensure that my children stay in school and that their education is not disrupted due to fees."

"Givedirectly has changed my life greatly since coming in. I took a solar powered system to light my home and now my children do not have to forego doing their homework due to oil insufficiencies. We used to use a oil lamp but the cost was so high and having a solar powered lamp has removed that cost from me. I however to the system on loan and so I am yet to pay the remaining $12 for the system. I hope to use Givedirectly transfers to reduce this debt and eventually become debt free as I enjoy the benefits of this system. I am also saving to get goats which for me will be an emergency fund especially for my children’s school."

"I am aiming to venture into fashion design and tailoring business when I clear school. I do not own a sewing machine and I am saving money from my transfers to ensure I can afford to buy one. I am passionate about tailoring and sewing and that is why I took this path and I hope it becomes a source of income for me and the family."

"Give Directly has successfully implemented measures to ensure that we are utilizing the unconditional transfers in the most effective manner. They have demonstrated their commitment to transparency and accountability by conducting regular follow-ups, making in-person visits to our households, and conducting phone surveys. These efforts have not only fostered a sense of trust but have also provided an avenue for financial literacy and responsibility."

"The moment I received the unconditional transfers, a great sense of relief washed over me. I had been carrying the weight of a school fees debt, which seemed to grow larger with each passing day. I wasted no time in settling the outstanding debt of $100. Knowing that my family's well-being was of utmost importance, I allocated $ 90 towards purchasing food for the month. No longer would we have to worry about going to bed on an empty stomach or compromising our nutrition. The reassurance of having enough food to sustain us brought a renewed sense of hope and stability to our household. During this time, my jobless son, who had recently become a father, was struggling to make ends meet. I felt compelled to support him and his new family, so I gifted him $50 With a portion of the funds remaining, I decided to invest in a small poultry project. I purchased three chickens with Ksh 1,050, envisioning it as a stepping stone towards a sustainable income source and I also set aside Ksh 1,000 to purchase two plastic chairs. These chairs, though seemingly modest, brought a sense of dignity and comfort to our home."

"I spent my most recent transfer Livestock (buying a cow) and buying land. I do that because in our family we live by agriculture especially growing of crops so that I bought a land for cultivating and cow will facilitate us on with fertiliser."

"Though I do not get a good income from it, I have been running a business selling small fish. It is a slow-moving business but I hope to expand it as I continue to receive my transfers. I aim to make it a reliable source of income. Consequently, raising money to support my children will not be a big struggle post the transfers as it had been before I got enrolled in GiveDirectly's program. That will give me peace of mind, which I had not enjoyed for years since I was always worried about how to meet the growing needs of my family."

"By the end of this year and beyond, my primary goal is to renovate and enhance the state of my house. The walls, which were once covered in mud, have deteriorated, resulting in significant openings. This dilapidated state poses a significant safety risk for my family members. I intend to purchase cement bags and reinforce the walls, thereby strengthening the structure. This way, I can alleviate concerns about the house collapsing and ensure that my family has a secure place to live."