"I am planning to buy more goats, which to me are an investment because when they reproduce and increase in number, I can readily sell them to raise more money and cater for my financial needs. I have been saving Ksh 1500 every month for this purpose, and I am planning to save more in order to achieve this goal."

"I am planning to buy livestock, which is a good investment for me. I rely mainly on subsistence farming, and buying some goats, rearing them, and letting them reproduce will supplement my sources of income. To achieve this, I will continue to save Ksh. 1500 in my savings account and later buy the goats."

"My goal has been to build a decent house since I have been staying at my daughter's house. This is after my house collapsed some years ago and I wasn't able to construct a new one at my own cost. I managed to buy 12 pieces of iron sheets after saving a portion of the money every month for the past few months. I am now planning to buy building poles in the months to come to start the construction project. I am tired of living in a house that doesn't belong to me and where I do not enjoy privacy due to the presence of my grandchildren."

"Seeing my children successfully go through high school and complete their studies is my top priority. I currently have two children in high school, and I believe through this program, I will be able to finance their education by paying their fees on time. This will allow them to have smooth learning and achieve their educational goal, which is key to their success in the future life. Thus my main objective is to use all the available resources to my ability to ensure that they are well-educated, even through the program."

"I currently do not have a new goal besides having the transfers cover my medical expenses and the frequent check-ups that I have to attend. I am battling hypertension at my old age, and the transfers have been my only hope. Paying for my medication has been easy with the transfers, unlike when I had to rely on my grandson to raise money and was still not able to adequately cater for this, and still had no balanced diet as had been recommended by the doctor."

"Upon learning that GiveDirectly would be providing me with funds, I knew that this would be the most beneficial investment for my family and me. Since my husband and I separated, I have been solely responsible for my three children and have relied on farming to make ends meet. Therefore, my children and I decided to prioritize agriculture by investing more money to increase yields. As a result, I allocated $180 to farming. I also renovated my old house and spent $150. Finally, I used the remaining amount on school fees and food, which were previously unattainable due to financial constraints. I am overjoyed and grateful for the assistance that remarkably elevated our living conditions within a short time frame."

"My long-standing aspiration to purchase a plot of land has been hindered by financial limitations. Nevertheless, I remain hopeful that God will pave the way for me to accomplish this goal, despite the challenges."

"I hope to get a new home for my family, at least my life will change, because I Will be leaving from a palm thatch house to a zinc house. I'm so excited for this change."

"I used the initial transfer in a number of ways to meet the needs of my family and to invest in my future. I spent $36 on dried maize grains for food, which I planned to use with my family of nine. In addition, I spent $14 on corn seeds, which I subsequently planted on the field I was preparing on the day I got the transfer. I am relieved that the farm is doing well with the arrival of rain, which I believe will aid in germination and development. I also paid $100 in school fees as an investment in my children's education. In addition, as kids were returning to school, I spent $10 on school supplies for them. In addition to these charges, I spent $10 on kitchenware to better your family's living conditions and paid off a $50 loan, and spent $5 on transportation."

"Providing enough food for a family of seven has been a significant challenge, and the long-awaited payment that finally landed in my account was a moment of relief and happiness. The first $60 of the transfer was used to purchase a sack of maize, which provided much-needed food for my family. Although I would have preferred to buy more, other pressing needs had to be addressed. Looking towards the future, I used $70 of the transfer to lease an acre of land for maize plantation, which will not only help in food production but also generate additional income upon selling the surplus produce. The remaining amount also enabled me to pay for my two sons' eighth-grade registration fees of $30 each, allowing them to settle in and study well for their final exams. I am grateful for the support received from GiveDirectly and remain hopeful that the subsequent transfers will continue to be helpful."