"I've had trouble making ends meet ever since the drought started two years ago. As a result of the lack of sales, my charcoal sales business is in decline. My loyal customers choose to use other fuels instead, like firewood, which is widely accessible. I spent $14 buying food and water for my use at home after getting my transfer. Water has turned into a rare and expensive commodity. A 20-liter jerrican of water costs $0.5, which is very pricey given how much water I use for domestic purposes. In addition to purchasing food and water, I used the remaining funds to purchase a goat for $25. After losing all of my livestock due to the effects of the drought a year ago, this will be a good start toward owning livestock and accumulating wealth."

"What you have done best is to give us the two transfers to improve our lives. Indeed, this has changed our lives to the fullest being that before we had nothing. Due to these transfers, I managed to finish building my house by fixing the three doors and roof, I also bought two goats and treated my mother up to the moment she died. I do not have any complaints but I do thank GiveDirectly and request additional transfers if possible."

"Even though it's just me and my son in this house, I still feel like the 2 rooms it has are not enough for us, especially when I get visitors. So I plan on adding 2 more rooms, using this money from GD, so that if I have visitors they occupy the other rooms. Furthermore, I plan on buying 4 bags of cement to have it cemented on the floor. Having done that, I plan on buying 5 goats so that they breed and multiply from which I will be able to sell some and support myself in future after the program phases out."

"I am planning to start raising livestock like chicken and goats. I have been raising the livestock although in small number.In the coming year and beyond, I will sell out some of the calves to get money for the chicken. Raising chicken is important as they can be sold when any emergency arises like medical. I have plans of starting a small business of selling ladies shoes. From the trend, ladies tend to buy on a daily basis and this leads to high demand, the profits from the business will be for paying the kids school fees."

"I have a passion when it comes to rearing livestock and If I can get enough capital, I would like to continue rearing chickens, goats, cows, and ducks for commercial purposes."

"I would like to rear chickens and bees for commercial purposes. Early on before the drought, I had a lot of cows and goats but they all died due to dehydration. It downgraded my life and now I would prefer to rear livestock that sells easily such as chickens and bees that can survive at every season."

"I would like to engage in large-scale farming, and also keep chickens and goats. When ready I sell them at wholesale price. I will also like to farm and sell the produce at the market."

"I graduated from high school in 2019, which is so long ago. Later, I applied to a tailoring college, but I was unable to continue because I had not paid the tuition. I've tried to find a job, but I've been unsuccessful, so I currently rely on my father for financial support. Given that I have five siblings who are in school and totally rely on him for financial support, the burden on him is enormous. My main objective for this year is to buy some livestock. By the end of the year, the small herd of goats will have multiplied into a sizable flock. My wealth will significantly increase as a result, and I will subsequently achieve financial stability."

"Over the next three months, I want to purchase goats. My long-term objective is to raise the goats, sell them once they procreate, and use the money to buy a dairy cow. In this manner, I will have the chance to sell milk, make some money, and support my family. With my husband's loss of his livestock-rearing job, we are currently going through a difficult time. Being the only provider for the family, it is difficult to meet all of their needs while only making $3 per day."

"My goal is to diversify my business of selling goats and other livestock. As a result, I always save $10 on the merry-go-round monthly. I long to get $100 in April, and I plan to invest it in the business. I am hopeful that when I start a business, I shall have a steady source of income hence raising school fees for my children will be easier. I have two twins who sat for the KCPE last year but may not join High School soon because I do not have money for their school fees. With the business, I shall strive to ensure that they enroll in High school. Part of the transfer will always help me to acquire food and pay school fees for the younger four children."