"I am a motorbike rider offering taxi services in my locality to gain some income for sustaining my family. Since I have never afforded to buy a motorcycle(I am contracted by the owner), receipt of this money means that I will be able to purchase one. Currently, most of the income (60%) goes to the owner, hence, I cannot attain my financial targets. The average daily income from the business is about KES 500. So, I will use all the transfers on acquiring a brand new motorbike that costs slightly above KES 100000. In case some amount remains, we shall use it to seek professional medication for my wife who cannot conceive." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"This money will help me a lot in such a way that i will finish off construction of this house because it really is not that attractive. I will also use some of this money to buy my children nice new clothes and mostly importantly i will buy food for my family." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"Even though I am still buying milk every day from the nearby shopping center where I had been working as a motorcycle rider, I am glad that my hope of getting enough milk from our in-calf heifer rose after I bought it. This has brought forth the biggest difference in my daily life that has motivated me to even work harder knowing that being dependent on the casual labor to buy milk from my household won't be forever. It had been so much challenging working even during rainy seasons to satisfy both the motorcycle owner and also to get some extra coins for my family. With the heifer I bought, I am hopeful that It will soon provide us with enough milk both for my household and also a surplus to sell as an extra source of income." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"It is now three years when I cleared my secondary school.Since then I resorted in being a motorcycle rider for my neighbor. My daily earning is KES.200 in a day. Some occasions I don't earn anything since he uses his motorcycle on private means. I am so greatful today for this Givedirectly transfers and I intend to buy my own motorcycle at a cost of KES. 70,000. The remaining amount will go for building a small kitchen."

"I am happy that I was able to purchase a dairy cow worth KES 30000 after receiving my transfer. Obtaining it has given me hope that it will soon give us milk when it calves and I will be able to save the money I would have otherwise spent buying milk from my neighbor since the only heifer that I own is still young. Also, I spent KES 15000 to build a chicken coop since I am planning to start poultry farming soon. This will be my alternative source of income and I will be using money from the sale of proceeds for basic needs. Using the remaining KES 9000, I purchased some foodstuffs to last my family for some time." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"The plans I had for this second transfer were to complete the house that I had started building using the first transfer because the house we had been living in was so small and not enough for the whole family. I also, took some of the money to service our motorcycle loan because it is my husband's occupation as he operates as a motorcycle taxi driver which is a source of income for us." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"Yes, I have a new goals that I want to achieve. Before receiving transfer from GiveDirectly, Ridding motorcycle was my only means of getting my livelihood. I was ridding on a contract basis (work and paid) reporting 1500LD daily. At times I covered Long distances (10 to 15 km daily) inorder to meet my target. The motorcycle that I was ridding was not mine, It was purchased at a price of $930USD with a interest of $320 united states dollars that I supposed to paid in the period of six months inorder for me to own the bike. However, with the help of GiveDirecly financial support, I was able to start my personal business, which I'm currently managing. With this, My dream of giving my kids a better education will be achieved, Also the issue of financial difficulties will be minimize, Because I have a stable income."

"I spent part of the money I received from GiveDirectly to repay the loan that I had borrowed from a bank Repaid the loan that I had borrowed from the bank dairy cow. I purchased a dairy cow but unfortunately the cow died. We spent part of the money to pay dowry and finally spent on clothes and food. I am so happy because GiveDirectly has improved our living standards." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"I was at my workplace with my colleagues. I heard a notification on my phone. I checked it out, and I indeed confirmed that I had received the transfer. I shared the good news with my friends and immediately sent the transfer via pay bill to pay for the motorcycle. I was overjoyed and filled with emotions at that moment."

"My life is currently changing. I am enrolled and learning this course. At the end of it all, I will acquire skills that will help me secure a job or be self-employed. I will finally be able to take care of my family. Currently, I cannot do that, but I am very hopeful I will manage that one day." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)