Back in the day, I had a challenge in getting a reliable source of income for my family. Casual labour is want I have been doing which could not earn me reasonable income to raise the family. Through this transfer, I was able to actalize my dream of starting a motorbike taxi which earns me a living of 4 dollars every day. With this I am now able to cater for thee family's needs without a lot of struggle. In addition, I was able to construct a decent shelter with my first transfer because the house we had been was collapsing and pose a lot of risks to the family. Furthermore, I purchased proper beddings for the family.

In my opinion, I thank GiveDirectly for coming up this project of sending cash transfers. This has been the reason for the great improvement in our society. I do not see anything that it does not do well.

I have wished to start a motorbike taxi business around my village so that I may have a reliable source on income for the family. After receiving my transfer, I bought a second hand motorbike for $370. I am working and earn an income of 4 dollars per day which I save in an account to help me in the future and to do other investments. I also purchase enough food for my family with the remaining amount which I have been using up to date.

I got a message on my very early in the morning. I was curious to know who could have sent me a message at that time. However, on checking, I realised it was an mpesa notification I had received my first transfer fro GiveDirectly. I felt happy and rejoiced with my children for this help.

Owning livestock has been my main aspiration since its one of the best income generating activity that we are practising in our poverty stricken region. I however did not own any livestock in my homestead because I could not afford to buy them. As at now, I am happy to have goats that I bought through the GiveDirectly transfer, which makes it to be the biggest difference in my daily life. My expectation is that they will reproduce and increase in number. I can sell the offspring to help me out in case of a financial need.

I spent part of the first transfer on buying goats to keep in my homestead. These are assets to me that I can readily rely on in case of a financial need as they multiply. I am also renovating my old house because its roof is dilapidated and leaking during rains. I bought some building materials which include iron sheets, nails and timber to rebuild the roof. I saved the remaining amount to help me in starting an income generating activity. I am planning to open a shop from which I will be getting some profits.