Before the transfer, I used to idle around because I did not have a regular job. I could go to do menial jobs on people's farms occasionally because work was not always available. I had to do menial jobs just to feed my family. I am now having a good business because of a motorcycle taxi business. This ensures that there is food in my household all the time since I never miss work to do. I spent time every day ferrying people and goods. The income is constant though not steady but is enough for me and my household unlike before.

In my opinion, GiveDirectly brought about a lot of peace in the family in the villages. I fact, those who had separated because of conflict caused by stress and poverty rejoined their families. They acquired new sources of livelihood, for example, some got livestock that produces milk. Some were built homes where they could come back to and start over again. There is a new life in my village because GiveDirectly did a good job here.

I spent the second transfer on buying a motorcycle. I used the whole of the transfer topping it up with an amount that remained from my first transfer. I use the motorcycle as a taxi. The motorbike contributes an income continuously to my household. I am able to provide for my family's daily needs.

The biggest difference in my life is that now I got milk for use from my own cow and I spent most of my time looking after these cows.

When I got the transfer from GD, I didn't believe first that I have gotten it. The moment I receive, I was financially down and was struggling with casual jobs to get money for sustaining my family.

I spent a better portion of the money I got from Give Directly to buy two cows. Before I use to keep cows which I was given by a friend and I chose to buy my own when I got the money. The rest I spent to complete a house which I had constructed half way. Now I have moved in and living happily with my family.