"Following the receipt of my second transfer, I made the decision to allocate the funds towards fulfilling a long-standing dream of mine of fencing my land to facilitate tree planting. Fencing it would serve as a means to protect the plants from intrusion and damage by goats. However, this goal had proven to be challenging in the past due to inconsistent income sources. I am married with four children, and my wife sells vegetables while I work as a farmer and also engage in part-time motorcycle taxi business. With the $208, we successfully fenced our land according to our plan. Additionally, we spent $42 on purchasing seats and $78 on buying clothes, while the remaining amount was saved for emergencies. I am grateful for these achievements and feel a deep sense of happiness and fulfillment."

"As I said my house has delapitated roof and this has meant that my family has had to sleep on wet beddings.I am not happy with the state of things and my hope and goal for this year is to finish buying enough iron sheets which is 10 iron sheets and hire a mason to replace them. I am planning to try direct my transfers to this course to ensure that the year does not end while we are still in this state as this has had an effect on myself and my children." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"I have two children and when my wife was taken back to her home she went with them. They are soon becoming of school going age and I need them to bee at arms reach to ensure I am able to support them financially, mentally and physically. I want to clear my dowry debt to ensure that they get back as soon as possible. After I get my wife back, I would like to get a second hand motorbike which I hope to use to raise cash to take care of my family." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"In the coming year and beyond, my goals are clear. I aspire to invest in a better house, one that can provide my family with improved living conditions and comfort. Simultaneously, I want to expand our livestock farming activities. We heavily rely on livestock farming because the harsh climatic conditions in our region make it one of the most viable options for sustenance. While I may use some of the transfer to kickstart this expansion, I am determined to work diligently on my daily chores to steadily increase our goat herd, even beyond the support I am getting. These additional goats will prove invaluable, as they will not only contribute to our livelihood but also help meet other financial obligations in the future." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"Currently, I am putting in consistent effort in casual labor while saving money in Nakuru town, all with the aim of acquiring a motorcycle to venture into taxi services. Looking ahead, my aspiration is to secure a motorcycle, which would serve as a means to generate additional income and ultimately provide essential support for my family of five's daily needs in the coming year and beyond."

"The direct transfers provided by GiveDirectly have had a profound impact on our community. They have given people the opportunity to explore their potentials in various ways. What's particularly noteworthy is that these transfers come without any stringent conditions, allowing individuals to decide how best to utilize the funds. However, this doesn't mean that there's no accountability. GiveDirectly follows up to ensure that the money is spent wisely. This accountability mechanism encourages people to plan and budget effectively, promoting responsible financial management. As a result, our community has experienced a positive transformation. People have embarked on diverse projects and investments, and there's a newfound sense of financial stability and empowerment. We have collectively learned valuable lessons in financial management, and these skills are helping us shape a brighter future for ourselves and our families." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"I plan on venturing into business, where I hope to open a wholesale shop. With casual labour I am usually not expecting income to come in all the time but with the business I will have an assured income. From this I believe I will be able to generate income sufficient to pay for my brother's entire school fees as well as take care of my young family and educate my children as they come of age to join school." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"As I said earlier I do not make much from my business. I am an employed motorbike rider and I need to pay my employer $4 daily. I only end up making about $1.5 to $2 of my own daily which isn't enough to sustain the family. I spent my transfers on getting goats and chicken and my aim is to ensure that they become so many that I can sell them off and invest in getting my own motorcycle which will in turn increase my daily earnings." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"After finishing my studies in 2010, I returned home and launched my garage business, specializing in repairing and selling motorcycle and bicycle spare parts. My main ambition is to expand my inventory and improve my family's quality of life, so I'm determined to save up for this goal."

"Lack of reliable source of income is the challenge that I am currently facing in life. I do casual jobs earning approximately $30 per month which caters for food only. This has made me unable to enroll my four children to school due to lack of school fees." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)