"I fully depend on my husband since I do not have any source of income. Receiving this money will help me start an income generating activity so as to support my husband provide for the family. I plan to start a poultry unit where I can keep chicken for sale and also get eggs for sale. I will start by building a structure at a cost of around KES 5,000 and buying 10 chicken at a cost of KES 5,000 as well. I also plan to spend KES 50,000 to start goat keeping. I will buy 10 goats for a start. From the goats, I can get money to start other projects especially when they multiply." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lack of a reliable source of income to sustain my family. We solely rely on the taxi business my husband does in town. The cash he sends home is not sustainable and this has led to suffering. Sometimes we lack on important basic necessities of life such as water, food and clothing." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"When my current daily life is compared to how it was before, I can say that it has changed a lot. This is because I have been able to start saving some money unlike before when I would spend all my income on food. Due to this, I have been able to purchase 8 pieces of iron sheets that I am planning to use in building myself a more decent house and four chickens using these savings. This has been possible since I was able to purchase a motorcycle that I am using to offer taxi services in the neighborhood using my transfers and as a result, my daily income has increased from KES 200 to KES 400." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"The biggest hardship has been food shortage. We only take meals once a day sometimes. The last goat I had I sold it to buy food for my family. This problem has really depleted all our investments. I do motorcycle taxi but the little money I get ends up in buying food and nothing to save." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"It was around 9 am when I heard my phone ringing, I was riding a motorcycle, therefore, I decided to park the motorbike so that I could read what the message was all about because I didn't have any client on board. when I stopped to check that was when I realized that I had received KES 55,000 from GiveDirectly, I was so overwhelmed with joy that I could not proceed to where I was going but instead, I went back home to inform my wife."

"The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lack of a reliable source of income. I completed my primary school studies in 2016 and got married 3 years later after lacking school fees to proceed with my studies. My dream was to go on with my secondary education or even settle for a course in tailoring in one of the tertiary institutions. Having a skill would have ensured that I earn some income through opening my own shop or even getting employed." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"Receiving this money means increased efficiency in my work. I am a private veterinary person and my work requires movements within and outside the village. I have an old motorcycle which I use in my routine work and due to its nature, it keeps breaking down. At times, I fail to attend to an emergency and thus reducing my efficiency. I, therefore, intend to spend my entire transfer to acquire a new motorcycle and this will expedite my operation."

"Recieving this money means i will have a better home to stay and buy a motorcycle which I have always wanted to have. I plan to use KES.60,000 to build a new house and spend KES.40,000 for a second hand motorcycle, the rest will buy stock of food for my family. I have been working as a casual laborer in the village and I get paid on a daily basis, and it's hand to mouth routine. I have never progressed in terms of my personal developments."

"The biggest difference in my daily life after receiving the first transfer is the great revamp of our old house. It is now looking great both from the outside and even the interior part that we are currently working on. Everyone in my household is so excited with new esteem boosted by the new face of our house. I am glad that I can confidently welcome everyone home without the fear of a small space in the visitors' room or the shame of sharing old bedding with them. I am grateful to GiveDirectly for this generous support." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"Upon receiving my transfer, I spent KES 35000 to purchase a second-hand motorcycle. I decided on this since I have been operating one for my neighbor and I knew how the business is profitable especially if one operates his own. Currently, I earn KES 500 daily after fueling it and sometimes more on a good day. In addition to this, I spent KES 15500 to purchase some iron sheets. I am planning to commence the construction of a kitchen once I receive my second transfer as I do not have one and I am planning to marry soon. I used the remaining KES 4000 on food." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)