"The funds has really boosted my spirit because I now eat proper meals and I also have a business." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"Well, I bought a motorbike for business puropses. Prior to receiving this transfer i had saved some money which I topped up and bought this motorbike." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"The biggest difference in my daily life is happiness in my house.The transfers have enabled me buy household utensils that I didn't have before. Initially, my house was like a big hall with a borrowed bed, two sufurias and one table which acted as a utensils stand. I had married but due to high rate of poverty we parted ways with my wife that was two years ago. I used to work as a casual motorcycle rider and it was quite frustrating because the pay was meagre." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"I spent my transfers to purchase a motorbike. I am currently employed as a motorbike rider, whereby I transport people around for some pay. Normally, I share with my employer whatever money I make from the motorbike. Owning my own motorbike means that I will maximise my pay and my profits, as I will have no one else to share the proceeds with. I was very happy that I could finally own my own motorbike." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"It was around 1500Hrs on that day and I was by the roadside at work waiting for passengers to transport. I heard a message come into my phone and when I checked it was the transfers. I was very very happy." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"I spent part of my first transfer on buying some livestock such as three goats at 3500 each. I also bought some new beddings which include a bed, mattress, and bedsheets. This was to replace the old mats that I have been using for all those years. I lter bought some building materials such as iron sheets, building poles and nails. This was for the renovation of my house which was in poor condition and small. With the remaining amount I am using it in buying enough foodstuffs for my family" (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have cows, and I was also able to pay school fees for my children with no difficulty. I also repaired my house whose door was almost falling." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"The biggest difference is owning a dairy cow which I had desired to buy for the past two years after selling the previous one for fees but couldn't afford. Initially, I used to struggle to buy food and milk at the same time. I used to rely on my motorcycle taxi and metal scrap buying job but the returns were low. Through the milk from the dairy cow, my children are now healthy and happier than before. Initially, I used to stress up because sometimes I couldn't afford all household needs and school fees at the same time. Through the transfers I have also bought adequate books for my kids."

"While busy burning charcoal I received a phone call from a neighbor who inquired if I had received my transfers. On checking my phone, I saw the SMS notification from GiveDirectly and was overwhelmed with joy. Immediately, I abandoned the charcoal work to my wife and took the next motorcycle to the nearest MoMo agent with one shoe on my feet."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is buying a motorcycle taxi which has lifted my income from working as a casual laborer to self employment. Nowadays, I am motivated to work harder to earn an income by waking up earlier. I don't struggle anymore to buy food and household items because I earn my own daily income. I also live a stress-free life unlike before when I used to work as a casual laborer and used to struggle to put food on my table. I am very grateful to GiveDirectly for this." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)