"" When I received this money, I will buy motorcycle to start commercial driving in order to support my daughter and myself livelihood"."

""I started living with my Boyfriend last year because my parents are old and cannot afford enough money to send me to school in Kanweaken. My Boyfriend also can not afford school fees to send me to school in Kanweaken"." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"I have a small bed that cannot accommodate my family of four people. It is always mended as the ropes tend to sag within two weeks. I also use a tattered woven mat which makes my sleep not enjoyable. Receiving this money means using 10,000 KES to buy a mattress and a bed. I will use the remaining amount as capital for my chicken rearing project am longing to start." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"My wife left us in March 2021 after he was threatened by individuals she owed some money. She had taken a loan of KES 40,000 and she could not pay back on time. I'm happy that once I get Give Directly money, I'll payback the debts to enable my wife come back home." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

""We're being hugely challenged with money to take care of the family! My husband is the main source of income for the family because he's running traffic with his bike. Since he doesn't generate much from the transportation, we decided to add farming to it. Last year of February was when we started brushing and burning the farm. We were able to plant rice and since we harvested between August and September we've been living on the rice. We sold just a little portion and the rest stayed with us for food for the house. It's really difficult for us because we don't get much from the traffic and the farm. Yet, we can't stop because we just have to keep being persistent and working so that we can have our daily meals. The work is reallg tough and strenuous because it affects my husband and it's difficult for him to wake up some days. Plus, almost every day, he's at a huge risk of being hugely and probably killed."" (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"Right now the challenges that I am facing range from lack of food, indecent accomodation and lack of clothes to lack of peace of mind. I am a family man and I have to provide for my family but I am unable to because my Kabanza business can't cater for all needs that are to be met." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"My children school fees is one major challenge I am facing, some of them are in the city going to school and there is no money to pay their fees." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

(Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

(Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"The transfers were sent when I was very down financially. I was worried on how be able to get food for my family. In addition, I was not sure how my husband and I would raise fees for our children when schools open. My husband is a motorcycle rider, and due to rise in fuel prices, his business has not been doing well. When I received the transfer, I felt so happy and some relief. I knew I would able to acquire more food for the family as well as paying school fees for the children when schools open."