"In the past months, I was sugguling and can't afford anything for my family. But after receiving this transfer from give directly, I was able to start a business that is now improving my life." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"My goal is to build another house because I am from a large family and I know that my family can visit me anytime they want, since I don't have enough space to accommodate them in this my house, I have thought it wise to build a bigger house for the future. I also want to buy a motorcycle to do business with it because I know that it is a good business in my town and around the neighboring towns as well. If I own a motorcycle, it will take my goods to the market every market day which will also reduce my expenses when it comes to taking my goods to the market."

"I spent most of the transfer which was KES 30000 on buying a secondhand motorcycle that my husband was going to operate as a motorcycle taxi. This was an idea of my husband and I, to be our regular source of income which was going to help us meet our family's immediate needs. I am so happy and grateful for it relieved us from the tedious and tiresome work of cutting trees to burn charcoal and sell. I also spent KES 10500 on buying three goats because they are an investment that will live on to the future, and through it I'll always remember the assistance I received from GiveDirectly since it's not something that will be consumed and be finished. I also know that my goats will multiply and increase in numbers, which inturn I'll be able to sell one or two in the future and address the financial challenges I will be facing. All thanks to GiveDirectly."

"The biggest difference in my daily life since I started receiving money from GiveDirectly is that I am living, what I can say, a good life. We have food, which used to give me sleepless nights on where I was going to find it. We also have a motorcycle that takes care of our family's daily immediate needs, and goats that will continue to take care of us even in the future. I am so proud and grateful."

"First of all this money came in at a time when there was real "drought" in my house. I'm a motorcycle rider and this business has been down since the COVID-19 pandemic. We had spent the previous day hungry and only had one meal. When I received this money I went directly to buy 5 packets of 2kg maize flour worth kshs 600. I saved the other kshs 600 in a merry go round where I was instantly given a loan of kshs 3,000 which helped me to pay school fees and buy books for my children." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"I started this motorcycle business 2 months ago and this has been the only source of revenue to me. I am getting KES 200 in a day and this is the only thing which has brought joy and happiness because I am wondering how I could be feeding myself if it were not for this business."

"It must have been on 9th of last month, I'm not sure. I was relaxing next to my motorcycle when I heard my phone ringing. Itwas a great feeling. I was so happy when I read that message. Getting free money is not something usual. I actually hope you continue to send the transfers." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"I live with my young brother who depends on me for his daily upkeep. my father died ten years ago and eventually, there was a family conflict that led to my mother returning to her parent's home. This has resulted in struggling to live a better life. Receiving this money will therefore mean improved living standards. I plan to spend KES 40,000 to clear fees balances so that I get my secondary school certificates. I will also use a portion of the transfers to build a chicken coop so that I increase the number of birds. The remaining amount will help me to get a driving license. This will enable me to be a competent motorcycle rider for my transportation business." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"The biggest difference in my life right now is that I am very much happy. My child is in school and I am going to own my personal motorbike to raise more money for future used. Thanks to God Almighty for GiveDirectly for making me feel better than ever before." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"I used my second transfer to buy motorcycle for my husband so that we can run it as a business for the family. Owning a motorcycle is a great help to my family because it reduces our transportation expenses and it is a very good business in our town right now."