"The moment I received my money, I was overwhelmed by joy because I have never had such an amount of money in my life." (Occupation: Small business)

"The biggest difference in my life is that the giveDirectly cash transfer empowered me to purchase a motorcycle which is operating as a boda-boda. This motorcycle currently earns income for the household. In the past, I was operating a small local brewing business which had many health hazards besides not being profitable." (Occupation: Small business)

"In the next four months, I wish to start a poultry business. This will help me raise money to cater for my school needs especially when I join college after finishing secondary school. I would not want to stay at home for long after secondary school of lack of college fees."

"I spent my first transfer to purchase 4 trips of bricks at 600,000, food, a mattress, bed and paid for transfer . I have not yet spent UGX 896,000 but I planning to spend it to purchase iron sheets and braids for my salon business."

"I have always had pssion in hair and beauty but since I didn't have enough capital, i couldn't afford the fee. Now that I have a business and I'm also receiving money from GD, I have an additional goal of joining hair and beauty college."

"My biggest goal at the moment is to expand my current business which mostly involves the sale of candy and cakes and sweets. I want to venture into ice cream making and the first step is to take a short course as soon as I am done with my maternity leave. I had made enquiries on the requirements and I am confident that the transfers will make the plan achievable."

"I am currently working at a local brewery where we make an illicit brew, but I want to quit the job because it is very risky as one might be nubbed by the police anytime since it is not licensed. My plan is to start a motorbike taxi business and that is why I have been using my transfers to pay for a motorbike which I will soon finish. It is from this motorbike where I will be earning some daily income and therefore give me an alternative job to illicit brewing."

"My life is currently different from how it was in that, I budget well. I have learned to prioritize how to use my money. This has really helped me in balancing the amount to put in my business and pay school fees for my child."

"My life is currently different from how it was in that, I am more focused and financially disciplined. I have been able to save money for over four months which I used in boosting my boutique business. Atleast, I have another source of income apart from being employed."

"My first priority is to reopen my business of selling second hand shoes at Gikomba market. I was selling shoes but my business burned down due to the fire that broke out at Gikomba market this year. The fire broke out at 3:00am in the morning while I was at home. I did not salvage anything from my business, all I had burned down to ashes. I will therefore expect to get more profit in return because of the influx of people around Nairobi in the market. Secondly, I will invest in a new business of selling charcoal in Kiamutisya, Mathare. There are so many food kiosks around, I will be able to take advantage of kiosks and be able to supply them with charcoal. The demand of charcoal in my area is high and this will provide a ready market for my business and I will therefore make alot of profit in return. Thirdly, I will save the remaining transfer and be able to boost my businesses whenever they go down."