"I spent my transfer on buying some cattle, I bought one cow for milk and four goats which I will sell ones they start producing offspring. I then paid school fee for my son who was joining high school. I then spent the rest on expanding my tailoring business by buying materials which I use for making men suits which I sell for profit."

"I spent most of my transfer to hire plots which I will cultivate for more yields. I also invested in chicken rearing business which has become my main source of income."

"I spent most of my transfer to invest in a retail shop business which is now my main source of income. I also bought some chicken which am rearing and when mature, I can sell to make a profit."

"The moment when I received my money I was on my way home from the Lake where I do fishing for income, and suddenly my joy knew no bound with GD transfers I could at last start planning right away to make my fishing business more effective and more business-like for better income and that is what I would do with the lump sum transfer. "

"I was sleeping and when woke up i just saw a mobile money message on my phone from GiveDirectly, and because of much happiness I did not sleep again that night. I was real happy!" (Occupation: Small business)

"I am happy knowing that receiving the transfer is going to change my life .l will build a species house and expand my business." (Occupation: Small business)

"I feel so excited about receiving this money since we will be in a position to re-open our business which collapsed due to lack of enough capital."

"I feel happy because, I will be able to build a nice house since this one leaks when it rains. I will also be able to pay school fees for my children who sometimes stays at home due to lack of school fees." (Occupation: Small business)

"Receiving this transfer means a new benging. My life is going to change, lam hopeful that l will build a kitchen and a toilet." (Occupation: Small business)

"I feel excited since I'm am now optimistic of opening my business and paying fees to my children."