Engaged in motorcycle taxi operations, my current motorcycle is far from ideal, plagued by mechanical issues. I've long desired to part ways with it, replacing it with a newer model that promises fewer troubles. To realize this goal, I must have a certain sum of money and supplement it with a loan to afford the purchase of a brand new motorcycle. To this end, I've been diligently saving within our savings group, whereby I saved $90 of my transfers, hopeful that my savings would eventually reach a threshold allowing me to secure a loan. However, unforeseen circumstances arose when I found myself in a small debt owed to my peers. Urgency demanded its immediate settlement, prompting me to utilize another $4 of the transfers to alleviate this burden. Despite this setback, my determination remained unwavering. Yet, temptation loomed on the streets in the form of enticing clothing. Succumbing to the desire to treat myself, I allocated $6 of my transfers towards buying this amazing clothing. With only $2 remaining, I made a modest expenditure on food for my family, supplementing our existing provisions at home.

My longing for a perfect, new motorcycle has always burned within me. To turn this dream into reality, I devised a solid plan, which involves diligently saving from my business earnings and the transfers from GiveDirectly in our savings group, setting my sights on securing a future loan. Once my savings reach the desired level, I'll dispose of my current motorcycle, and then take a loan from my savings group to boost the proceeds from its sale and finally acquire the motorcycle of my dreams. The mere thought of owning this new motorcycle fills me with boundless joy. But that's just the beginning of my ambitions. With the loan repaid and the new motorcycle in hand, I'll shift my focus to an even grander goal, which is building a larger, more comfortable home. My current dwelling feels cramped, and it's time to create a space where I can start a family with my future wife.

I am a member of a national sacco that has its offices also in the coast. I attend the weekly meetings and save regularly to ensure I have a good credit so I am able to take a loan. I do not have a wife or children and only my mother and father depend or lean on me from time to time. This allows me to save big portions of my transfers. I saved $20 in November then December and January I increased my savings to $30. I would spend the remaining $4 repairing my motorcycle or buying lunch when I went out to repair the motorcycle. I spent $6 in November for clothes I could wear in December while also buying some sugar for us to use in the house.

As I said I joined a sacco on enrollment to the program with the aim of being able to buy a new motorcycle. My current motorcycle is always in for repair and this usually makes me spend so much. I do not plan on disposing it but just adding another motorcycle to increase my income as this will be able to allow me achieve goals such as getting myself a wife.

Upon receiving my transfers, I used $8 to buy new clothes, as it had been a while and my old ones were worn out. I also spent $15 on food for my five chickens, and the remaining $11 went toward buying food for my family.

I work as a motorcycle driver, but sometimes I work all day and earn nothing. To secure a brighter future, I have opened a bank account and started saving. My goal is to invest in my own shop, believing that even a small investment can lead to a better future.

Life has been incredibly challenging due to the soaring prices of commodities and a decrease in financial resources. My means of earning a living, driving a motorbike, offers little respite as each day's earnings, roughly $40, bring uncertainty for tomorrow. Amidst these difficulties, receiving my transfers provided a small glimmer of hope. I immediately chose to spend $5 on new clothes, as my previous ones were worn-out and tattered. This simple act of self-care uplifted my spirits and instilled a renewed sense of confidence. With the remaining $25, I purchased food, which brought not only sustenance but also a precious sense of unity as my family shared the meal together. Though the struggle is arduous, my resilience remains unwavering. I hold onto the belief that through perseverance and resourcefulness, I can transcend these challenges and forge a brighter future for myself and my loved ones.

Having overcome the grueling drought season, I'm filled with a sense of relief, believing that our food scarcity problems are finally behind us. The struggles we faced were arduous, but I'm optimistic about the future. As the crops begin to flourish, my determination to till and harvest intensifies. I plan to sell the abundant harvest and use the proceeds to expand my livestock, particularly by adding more chickens and goats to the four I currently possess. These animals symbolize not only a source of income but also our aspirations for a thriving farmstead. With resolute dedication, I am confident in overcoming past challenges and creating a prosperous future for my family and our community.

The transfers were of great help to me . Every month, I used to save the little amount of money I get, and therefore with my most recent transfers of KES. 3470, I topped up and managed to buy bed and mattress that had so far gave me a comfortable sleep. I decided to spend it that way because it is something that I had wanted to buy for a long time, but due to the financial constraints, it was never easy, I feel happy having gotten the ability to accomplish one of my desires.

In the next one year and beyond, I would want to start a second-hand clothes selling business hoping that it is a businesses that would sustain my family considering the tough economic situations, and to achieve this dream, I will ensure that I continue saving the little amount that I get.

I work as a motorcycle rider and my parents depend on me because they are of age and unemployed. As soon as I received the cash transfer, I used $12 to buy some new clothes and the remaining $18 for food for my family of three family members. I was grateful because I spent my last transfer on repairing my motorcycle, which had mechanical issues, and wanted to have some new clothes.

Give directly did well to provide the funds in my village because most of us have opened businesses which have changed the whole village and living standards. I would not want to give directly to do anything differently.

I took a motorbike on loan last year and I was required to pay KES 2,000 a week for over a year and a half to clear the debt. I used the motorcycle as my means of survival as I got paid a fee every time to transport passengers and goods. Therefore when I received this recent transfers I decided to finally settle the debt and I paid KES 700. Afterwards I took KES 1,900 and bought a couple of spare parts for the motorcycle. As for what I was left with which was KES 400 I left it in my savings account in case of a rainy day.

I finally settled my debt which was the most worrying thing then because it had taken me more than a year and a half to do so but I am glad to be debt-free and this is also due to the donation I received played a key role.

I felt genuinely excited and elated to realize that I receive the funds and this is because I could use the money this time around to finally clear my which I did.