"Currently I have two goats, my goal is to expand the herd and also capitalize on the surplus chicken feeds available after the maize harvesting season. This will expand my poultry farming project and lead to an increased source of income. With the growth of my family in mind, I'm planning to enlarge my house, making it more spacious."

"I have had a long term dream of owning goats as they seem to thrive better around here and also require very minimal care. They are also a good investment as they can easily be sold in times of need and can also fetch a decent amount compared to other easy to rare livestock such as chicken. For this reason, I have been saving part of my monthly transfers($10) in a local savings groups since the beginning of the year and when I finally receive my share at the end of the year, I believe I am finally going to achieve my dream. Having these goats will be a sure way of cushioning me against any financial emergencies especially now that I do not have a job. I as previously teaching at local private school, but when I went my maternity leave, I was replaced an has not succeeded in securing another job. The little amount I earn from the small business I do is not enough help much in serious situations where huge amounts of money is required fast."

"I'm planning to expanding my poultry farm to accommodate more than 100 chicken for sale. With this goal in mind, I'm shifting towards large-scale poultry farming. I am confident in my ability to cater to the market demand, and boost my income. This will bring me financial stability enabling a secure future for my family and also ensures my children's education. I'm also considering the construction of a more spacious and suitable house to better accommodate my growing family. Our current house was built before our family expanded, necessitating the need for an additional and improved space. Moreover, this upcoming venture will forever serve as a reminder of the transformative impact that GiveDirectly's transfers have had on our life as a family."

"Every month, I allocate $22 for a sack of chicken feeds and an additional $3 for their vaccines, along with $1 for vitamins. This routine is necessary as I rear chickens for income generation. In total, I now have 20 mature chickens and 50 chicks. Once they reach 4 months, I sell the cockerels for $8 each, while the hens are sold for $4. I then use the proceeds to purchase goats, priced between $35 and $40. At the moment, I own three goats, two of which are expectant. My plan from there is to transition into dairy farming. My household is consisted of five members this includes my Two children, my Mother together with my grandmother. Since the passing on of my in 2002, I've been the sole bread winner. I'm the youngest among my siblings, who all left home six years ago and have never returned. So with the remaining $8 I purchased food and attending to other household necessities. Additionally, we have harvested maize, which will sustain us for at least 4 months."

"Due to persistent eye problems affecting my work ability. I need to solve this, it has been there since early 2021. I need to visit a good eye specialist. The previous engagement with a doctor indicated that I need about $150. After treating myself, I know that I can work well without worrying about my eye. Secondly, I need to make a good investment in goats. I currently have 4. I plan to buy 20 more. This will cost me about $500. They do well here, hence in no time, I will be owning a large stock. This will support my future activities. It can also act as a cushion during emergencies. I also need to optimize my farm. Mangoes do well here, I will plant 20 mangoes on my land. This will cost approximately $100. They have a 5-year maturity. I also need to expand my poultry. I now have 3 hens. I will then buy 50 more chicks. This project will cost me approximately $150. It's easy rearing chicken, you only need enough feeds and medicine. They also start fetching income faster."

"Receiving the transfers means so much for me. With the transfers I plan to build a iron sheet house since we are currently living in a mud house which is small for us and is also affected by termites. I also plan to do livestock farming and I will purchase 4 goats at $30 each, 3 sheep at $250 each and some chicken. This will ensure that I have an investment for me to sell whenever I have a need. Additionally I buy food and clothes for my children since it has been long since we wore discent clothes."

"My plan for the cash transfers is to pay school fees for my son Kipyegon who is in the university. This will greatly remove the burden of paying for his school fees and also his accomodations. I will also buy some chicken and sheep. I intend to spend about $200 of the transfers on this. Additionally I intend to buy a few mango trees which will be an investment into the future since the trees does well in our village. Finally I intend to build myself a kitchen since the one I cook in at the moment has been totally destroyed by termites. With the remaining amount I will cement my house since the original cement has worn out overtime."

"After receiving the funds, my priority was to settle pending tuition balances for my children, which amounted to $10. Schools were about to close, and there were outstanding debts that needed to be cleared before they could sit for their end-term examinations. Additionally, at the time, my maize crops were still maturing for harvest, and ensuring a steady food supply was challenging. Hence, I allocated $10 to purchase food, guaranteeing that my family had sufficient meals until the harvest. I further allocated $5 to acquire two chickens. The remaining portion of the funds was used to boost my sardine-selling business. The business's income had previously been instrumental in supporting my children's school fees. Therefore, I chose to increase my inventory to ensure its continued success. This business serves as our primary income source since my husband, due to his advanced age, cannot engage in labor-intensive work. I am happy that it is progressing well now."

"I aspire to build a better and more dignified living space for my family. Currently, our house has a grass-thatched roof, and I would like to upgrade it to a structure with a tin roof. I have concerns about the long-term durability of the grass-thatched roof on my house, which could potentially lead to leakage issues. This is why I aspire to own a house with iron sheets, as they are more reliable and less prone to deterioration over time. And, this would greatly improve our living conditions. To achieve this goal, I am focusing on my chicken-rearing efforts. I currently have three breeding chickens, and once their chicks mature, I plan to sell them to obtain funds for building materials to improve our home."

"My immediate goal is to construct a new house, replacing the current one with damaged walls. Over the past few months, I have been saving $20 from every transfer to afford the building materials like iron sheets and building poles. Once this is achieved, I intend to focus on acquiring livestock for rearing. I already started with two chickens, which I purchased using past transfers. Now, I aim to expand my efforts to include goats as well. The ultimate hope is that the ongoing transfers will contribute significantly to the realization of these goals."