I built a shop where I run a grocery and fish businesses. One of the rooms is now empty, and I intend to use it to open a roadside food kiosk. By doing this, I will be able to double my profit, raising our level of living. We shall not have to work as hard to support our family members because of the increased income since my husband's career of constructing houses is not stable due to his seasonal employment.

I think the organization's brilliant notion to give people unconditional cash with no restrictions was great. It has given the despairing hope. People who once struggled to buy a meal a day now run successful businesses, some have enrolled their kids in school, and others have even purchased livestock. As a result, our community now has a more appealing appearance and has better homes. There have been no complaints about the organization so far, not even from the neighbors.

I started a fish and grocery store with $250 with the second transfer. I used to hawk vegetables at first, but it was not very lucrative and was exhausting. This gave me the idea to build a shop where I could conduct my business using some of the transfer money. In the empty space next to it, I also have plans to build a roadside kiosk in the hopes of increasing my income. The business has grown, and I'm happy that the income allows me to pay the tuition for my two secondary-school-aged children on time while still maintaining the viability of the business. In addition, I paid $100 of my son's secondary school tuition and used the remaining $175 to finish building the house that I had begun with the first transfer. We appreciate your help because it has made my life better.

I was still at work when I heard a message notification from my phone. It was around 5 Pm, I have a grocery business and I was still attending to my customers. When I checked it out I could not believe my eyes it was a message confirming that I had received some money from GiveDirectly. I felt so happy because I knew I would be able to pay school fees for my children in various schools. When I went back home I informed my spouse and he was so happy as well. I withdraw the money after two days and started spending it.

I have added the stock to my grocery business and this is the biggest difference in my daily life. This is the main source of income for our family. The money that I get through this business is for paying the school fees for our children and meeting all the basic needs of the family. The business had gone down due to the high dependency rate. I was so worried since I did not know where to get the money to boost it. When I received the transfer from GiveDirectly I felt so happy because this was the chance to add the stock. Currently, I can meet all the demands of my customers and I make good profits. I am in a position to meet the daily need of my family and save some money to pay school fees for our children. I will expand and grow this business to the next level. I am so happy because GiveDirectly has boosted us and enabled us fulfilled our dream.

I spent KES 35,000 on paying school fees for my two children in secondary school. This was my main concern since it was one of the biggest challenges I was facing. My children used to be sent home and this was affecting their performance. Currently, they are studying well. I added stock of KES 10,000 to my grocery business. I am so grateful because I can meet the demand of my customers unlike before. I spent KES 5,000 on purchasing timber and planning on building a better house. The remaining amount of money I spent on food and basic household items.