"I spent most of the transfer which was almost around KES 29000 on building a two room house for rentals. I did this because I desired for so long to have a rental houses business where people will be renting the rooms for their various business, paying me monthly and I am actually happy and proud to inform you that at the moment, I have one room already booked. This is an investment that I believe will live on unlike something else that can be consumed and be finished with time, and it will also be a tribute to GiveDirectly as I will always remember the assistance I received whenever I see my rental houses. I am so happy and proud, all thanks to GiveDirectly. I also spent KES 8000 on repairing my motorcycle because that one too is not only my personal means of transportation but also a business venture since I can at times operate it as a motorcycle taxi and earn a little income on a daily basis which complements my other business which is the rental houses. I am grateful, I no longer have to go to the forest and cut down trees and burn charcoal and sell, like I used to before."

"Building a permanent house for my family and having an extra source of income are my two priorities when I receive this money. I have a mud walled house which stresses me because of the frequent repairs needed. I have a little money that I have saved from my motorcycle taxi business which I will top up KES 30,000 and start the construction of a stone walled house. For the extra source of income, I plan to buy a donkey for transportation purposes; both personal and commercial. This will earn me money within the village. Transportation of tents during functions, water, building materials among other goods will earn me some income." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"I'v been having many other goals, but the first major goal was building my own house as a man for my family. I get many children and no good sleeping place for me and my family. Most of my money when on purchasing building materials for my up coming project. Not with standing just want to exstand my appreciation to Give Directly for the kindness to was me and my family wellbeing. Because this is first of is kind to see NGO sharing free money in cash that we never worked for again thank you GiveDirectly a will always be well for you and your staff." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"I was able to purchase dry goods to begin my business." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"When I got my first transfer, I bought motorbike. I have had a long-term plan to buy motorbike, but I couldn't afford to buy it. With my second transfer, my new goal is to build my own house. We live in my husband's brother house with his family . Two families living under the same roof is not easy. It has been a very uncomfortable situation. Sometimes we have misunderstanding. I bought zinc and nails to construct my own house. I have the hope that in the next two months, I will have my own house to live freely with my children. GiveDirectly has washed away my shame." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"The biggest difference in my daily life is, I can say, the fact that I now have the things I didn't have before. Mostly, the motorcycle that gave me the freedom and independence as well as control over my own affairs especially my business because hiring a motorcycle was dependency factor that never gave me a peace of mind. Therefore, that is the biggest difference in my daily life which all resulted from the financial assistance I received from GiveDirectly. I am so grateful."

"High education expenses are the biggest challenge we are currently facing. I am a motorcycle taxi rider and two of my children are in a nearby private school and their school fees amount to KES 13,000 per term. That amount is too high because what I get as income from the motorcycle business is approximately KES 300 a day. The choice of taking the children to a private school was triggered by the need to give them better education and improve their future. Because of the high cost of living and the household basic needs, my income is not enough to cater to the entire family of 5. I feel sad that public schools cannot offer quality education for our children and the government has failed to address the issue." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

(Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"Our goal have been how to do a business by buying a motorcycle for fast business"

"I am living in one grass-thatched house which is both my kitchen and living room. This has been making me uncomfortable now that I am unable to provide good housing for my family. I am crippling financially making it hard for me to build them a better house. I bought a motorbike on loan to enable me to venture into the transport business. This earns me little income about KES 200 daily after paying motorbike loans and other costs like fuel. I will then set KES 70000 to build a better house and KES 25000 to buy my family a cow to enable them to tap more income from the sale of milk." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)