"My life is much better because I started a bar shop business which gives me profits daily. I can now afford to support my family with basic needs like food and treatment In addition, I have bought an ox which I intend use for ploughing my farm land that is after I have bought another using the second transfer. Previously, I had no oxen for ploughing though I had cows."

"My life has improved because through this cash transfer, I was in position to start up a drug shop business. I can now meet my basic needs and those of my parents because I earn on a daily basis. Secondly, I have repossessed my farm land and planted g-nut. Previously, I had no where to farm since I gave out my farm land as security for loan I got for my fees ."

"The moment I received my money, I felt very happy because I was going to rent farm land and household goods." (Occupation: Small business)

"The financial support has enabled me to acquire a dairy cow which I am currently rearing in my homestead. This is what I have been yarning to own for all those years but I could not afford it because they are very expensive. I am positive that very soon I will stop the regular buying of milk for my family usage thus saving the money. In addition, I will be selling the remaining few liters to my neighbors to generate an income. Thus business will enable me to be paying school fees for my children in time and meeting their needs without straining."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is seeing that I was able to start up a personal business that is earning me a daily income and make my personal decisions regarding it. Prior to getting a transfer from GiveDirectly, I used to work in another person's saloon where by I had no say in anything regarding the business (most especially the little pay I was getting)."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is the supper exceeding joy I am now feeling because I received money that has helped me to start up a business that will be income generating to my family. I fell stress free as well because initially I doubted receiving this money since it was long over due."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is the fact that I am now a proud owner of a piece of land. Before GiveDirectly came into my life, I used to lease my neighbor's lands every planting season. This was expensive for me and sometimes I could not afford it. For now, its a relief because I will be saving the money that I have been using in leasing the farms and cater to my other household expenses." (Occupation: Small business)

"I spent part of the transfers which I got to add to the shop and grocery which I had started. I boosted this venture to enabled me earn more income. The money which I generate from this business has enabled me to cater to my family needs with less struggle." (Occupation: Small business)

"I spent part of my transfer on starting a new business of a retail shop. I also saved KES 20000 in my bank account just in case I have an emergency I will be able to settle it down. I also bought some plastic chairs and a table because previously I have been using some mats. The remaining amount of money, I bought sufficient foodstuffs for my family that would take us to the next harvesting season."

"When I received from my first transfers from Give Directly, I felt so happy as I had never gotten such an amount of money before. I knew that the burden which I had about paying school fees, buying food and others would be eased." (Occupation: Small business)