My life is currently different from how it was before I started receiving transfers from GiveDirectly in that, I now have a reliable source of income. It is the most amazing feeling ever. There is nothing better than having a fall back plan especially when you don't have a reliable source of income. I used my third transfer on buying a second-hand motorcycle and this has changed my life. I am able to take care of my needs and even save at least three thousand a week with the aim of buying a new motorcycle. I feel more goal-oriented and see life from a different perspective. I realized anyone can achieve their dreams as long as they have the necessary resources to establish themselves.

My new goal is to attend a driving course. Some of the most successful people I know were once drives and I want to be like them. This has been my dream ever since I was young and I am determined to do everything to ensure I become one very soon. I will not think twice when I get the means to do the course. I have never attended any driving course, therefore, taking a new challenge like this one will be an achievement.

I spent part of my transfer on purchasing a second-hand motorcycle. After doing enough research I realized that this was the most lucrative business. I really hope it will be successful because I have invested all my savings in this project. I spent the remaining amount on repairing the spoilt parts of the motorcycle. I decided to look for a permanent solution for unemployment because I used to depend on casual jobs especially construction work which was unreliable and very tiresome. I am now assured on getting a daily income without straining too much like I used to do when handling casual jobs. I also bought a few clothes. I now look decent and presentable. I really thank Give Directly for the changes I have made within a short period of time.

My life is currently different in that, I was able to start a motorbike business. I was able to get the capital to begin purchase of a motorbike.

My additional goal is to begin a potato business where by I can supply potatoes here in Nairobi, directly from their farms. I also hope to move out of Mathare and to a different area.

I spent my most recent transfer to pay for a motorbike that I bought for transport business. I bought this motorbike as an investment that can boost my income. I cannot ride a motorbike myself, I have instead given this motorbike to an experienced rider who brings me a commission of 300 KES everyday. I took this motorbike on loan which I am required to make partial payments until I complete the payment. I am a pig farmer here in Mathare, and I also carry luggage for people at Garrissa Lodge market in Eastleigh, for some pay. I spent part of the transfers also to purchase two more pigs for my pig farm.

I am planning to quit the current casual jobs that I currently do for a living and open a boutique which I am sure will turn my life around because it is something that I have seen most of my friends do and succeed. This is also a less strenuous job that will give my body the much-needed rest it deserves after being in the hard-labour industry for such long time.

I must admit that I am currently living a healthier life than before because I sleep much better and eat much healthier. Before I received the money, I was living in a terrible condition which caused me constant health problems due to excess cold and eating in untidy hotels because I could not make my own food due to lack of utensils.

I spent part of the money on a few household items which I lacked such as a bed, blankets, a table, utensils and a mattress. These were my main priority because I previously had no bed and slept on an old mattress on the floor with light tattered blankets which really made my nights very long because it was always cold. I also ate in the local hotels everyday as I had no utensils hence could not make my own meals, this came with constant health problems because the environments are usually not so hygienic. I sent some of the money to my siblings who mostly support me financially as a way of showing my gratitude for their help, then saved the rest for my future business plans.

Even though GD had promised to send us money in November, I was still sceptical about the promise they had made because some other organizations had promised us such kind of help before but never delivered. When I saw the message, it was really hard to believe and I had to call up some of my group members to confirm if they had received the same messages to be really sure.