"I spent part of my second transfer on buying a brand new motorcycle at KES 30000 and pay the remaining amount in installments. This has been my desire to have my own because in my village, the bodaboda business is so lucrative and currently, I am getting good returns through it. Also, I bought a new bed and a mattress to replace the traditional neds made of ropes, it was so hectic because had to change the ropes every month. Also, I cleared school fees for my brother who is in secondary school and since I am his guardian, I had to settle it to avoid being sent home. With the remaining amount of money, I bought enough foodstuffs fr my family"

"I depend on motorbike taxi as my reliable source of income. The motorbike that I was using then had mechanical problems which need to be maintained often which is very costly. with these challenges, I decided to sell it out and added the amount I got with my second transfer to purchase a new motorbike. My taxi job has now improved since I no longer spend more money on repairing my motorbike. In addition, my earning have raised hence able to meet my household necessities without much struggle." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"Financial instability is my biggest hardship. This is because I lack a reliable source of income hence depend mostly on my husband. His motorcycle job earns him 350 shillings a day, making it difficult to meet all our needs." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"Three years ago, I was employed to do motorcycle taxi by my neighbor. I was impressed by the earning I would get at the end of the day given that at close of business I would earn 700 and my salary was 300 per day. When he finally sold the motorbike, I prayed that I would get the opportunity to purchase mine one day. Thanks GiveDirectly, my dream is about to come true because receiving this money is a big boost for me because I will be able to buy a second hand motorbike and venture into the motorcycle business. My life will change because I will be able to comfortably provide basic needs for my family."

"Receiving this money means an improved living standard. We have only one house which is used as a kitchen and as the main house. My ambition has been to build a separate house to act as a kitchen. The reason behind this is we have a 3 months old child and the smoke is too much for him which is a health hazard for him. We intend to spend approximately Ksh 20,000 to put up a different house which will be used as a kitchen. By doing so, I feel to have improved my family's living standard." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"I spent my transfer to purchase 7 goats in order to boost my livestock rearing. Also, I build a kitchen and granary so that I may store my farm produce. This is because I was using my house as a kitchen and food store at the same time which is risky to my kids and the other house properties. The remaining amount assisted me to purchase food for my family." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"My father owns a motorcycle taxi. Around 4 days a week, I would borrow his motorcycle in the evening for business so as to earn a coin. I would make an average of $3 each day. This makes me happy."

"I spent 105 USD of my second transfer on purchasing some livestock as an investment to be sold in the future while educating my other children. Also, we cleared fee arrears totaling up to 120 USD that had accumulated when educating one of my children who has just completed grade 12. This would ensure she gets ample study unlike before when she used to waste lots of time coming home to collect the pending amount, but we had none. Besides, we used 180 USD on building an extra house where our children would sleep in since they had none yet they are young adults who need some privacy. We used the remaining amount on purchasing food items to allow us to make some savings from my business of trading on milk. Before receipt of GiveDirectly funds, I would spend all the profits I get from the business on feeding my family, hence making no savings." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"My life is different from how it would have been if I never received the transfers in that I was able to pay for my hospital bills without much struggle or selling my dairy cow. I am a motorcycle taxi rider. This has been my source of income to meet all the basic needs of my family. I was involved in a road accident and I was admitted at the hospital. I had no money to settle the hospital bills. I also do small scale farming but the amount of money that I get by selling the produce is so small. The only option that was left was to sell my dairy cows to clear the hospital bill. I am so grateful because GiveDirectly came to my rescue on time. When I received the second transfer I felt so happy because I knew I was in a position to settle down the bill. This enabled me not to sell my assets. I am now recovering well and ready to embark on my daily activities."

"I spend my transfer to purchase a sewing machine at $160. I also paid my college fees and that of my children and purchased some learning materials. I plan to spend the remaining amount to start a tailoring shop and to purchasing different types of linen once I am through with my course." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)