"I spent most of my first transfer on household needs including clothes and school uniforms for my children, a bag of corn and food for my household. I also used part of my money to expand my firewood business."

"I spent my first transfer on business start-up (fresh fish ) and on purchase of iron sheets ( 4,000 KES)." (Occupation: Small business)

"The moment I received my money I felt very excited, I jumped and then made a prayer to God because I knew I would be enabled to resume my stalled project." (Occupation: Small business)

"I spent my first transfer on business start-up for 2,000KES, family clothing and bedding for 5,000 KES because my family lacked clothes and bedding."

"I spent my first transfer on constructing a small house that we will be conducting business in. We want to set up a shop."

"Oh yes, a charcoal business, mattress, bedsheets and iron sheets! I used my first transfer on a charcoal business because I had no daily generating income and this will help sustain myself. I also used the transfer to buy myself beddings because I was lacking them, but now I am happy."

"Receiving this money means my life will change, i will be able to start up a business, and this will mean my family needs will be covered."

"I used 40000 KES to enroll my son to a technical course, I did this to enable him have a profession that will sustain him in future. That has been my desire but I haven't been able to achieve before the transfer from give directly, this was because I had low income and an unstable source of pay. I used the remaining part of the transfer to start a small business, I use profit from the business to feed my family. "

"I am happy that I now stay in a comfortable house with my family. My child also goes to school daily. " (Occupation: Small business)

"I woke up in the morning and when I checked my phone, had received money from GiveDirectly and I had to dance for a few minutes, because ibwas real happy." (Occupation: Small business)