"Receiving this money means a great change in my life. I would like to construct a better house of iron sheet that is spacious enough to accommodate my family. I would also want to expand my business of fishing and pay fees for my children."

"Receiving this money means that my life is going to change, because I have enough land and I intend to invest in farming so that I can become self employed through Agribusiness."

"I feel happier in the evening when I get some little profit from my business to buy food for my household." (Occupation: Small business)

"Receiving this money means that I am going to build my own home and stop paying rent/living in the village market. It also means that I am going to expand my business and start taking fingerlings (omena) to markets in Mombasa and other parts of the country." (Occupation: Small business)

"Receiving this money means that I am going to invest in farming kales and tomatoes and become self employed through Agribusiness.It also means that I am going to stop fishing since fishing is very hectic,dangerous and has low returns." (Occupation: Small business)

"My biggest hardship is lack of enough money.This has seen my children constantly sent out of school because I can't pay school fee on time." (Occupation: Small business)

"I have never touched this kind of money before and when I heard am one of the beneficiaries I felt blessed and am great full to Give Directly family because I will never stay in a grass house again and I will be able to start my small business."

"My biggest hardship is the inconsistent supply of fish .I sell fish but right now it's not easy to find because the demand for fish is high so sometimes I lack money to take care of my family." (Occupation: Small business)

"It's going to change my life for the better because I intend to buy land so that I can build my own home which has been impossible due to lack of finances." (Occupation: Small business)

"Receiving this money has brought me happiness. I am into charcoal burning which is a tedious job but I have to do it in order to feed my family. I have always wished to start up my own small business to boost my income and with this money , I'm sure of starting up a small business."