"I spent my second cash transfer in setting up a salon business for my daugher because she is the one that takes care of me, so setting up a business for her would double her profits and ease the burden of fending for the family." (Occupation: Small business)

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that ,I get income from taking photos in this area.I am happy with the community reception since I am the first lady to take up this duty and with the hard work that I put in the business, I have already started enjoying the fruits."

"The biggest difference in my life is that I have managed to construct a bigger and decent house that can comfortably host my visitors." (Occupation: Small business)

"I spent my second cash transfer on buying thirty pieces of iron sheets in preparation for building my house. Currently I'm staying in a rental house and it's very expensive and stressful especially when you dont have a stable source of income. I spent half of my cash transfer on starting up a business to enable me earn a daily income."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have my own homestead.I don't have to think about the landlord anymore and the noise that comes with the crowded environment.Thanks to givedirectly." (Occupation: Small business)

"I spent my first transfer to buy household items that cost me 3000 KES. I bought one sack of corn at 3000 KES for my family consumption and another 3000 KES to purchase charcoal that i sell on retail. I am able to sustain my family now form the business." (Occupation: Small business)

"I am planning to use the upcoming transfer to start livestock business that will help me sustain my family."

"I spent my first transfer on paying school fees for my daughter who is in form three and I also took some to my small business which brings me income" (Occupation: Small business)

"When I will receive my upcoming second transfer, I will enroll my 2 children in a better secondary school since I expect their performance to improve." (Occupation: Small business)

"When i get the upcoming transfer i am planning to start poultry keeping and expand it to help me sustain my family." (Occupation: Small business)