"I aim to save enough money to acquire five goats for rearing purposes. Additionally, I plan to sell these goats at the local market. This will provide me with additional streams of income and help me achieve greater financial stability. To facilitate the transportation of the animals to the marketplaces and increase my income opportunities, I aim to secure a motorcycle on a loan basis. With a motorcycle, I can transport livestock to the market more efficiently. Furthermore, on other days, I can utilize the motorcycle to operate a taxi business, supplementing my overall income. "

"Depending on a single source of income can sometimes be stressful and uncertain when the salary is delayed. Therefore, as a side hustle, I hope to venture into the motorcycle spare parts business. I am an experienced mechanic, and handling such a job will not be a bother. From the income, I will comfortably provide for my family of five since the $200 I earn from the tutor job at the vocational college is insufficient to cater to all the family's needs."

"Since I already have 40 broods of chickens at the poultry house, I hope to venture extensively into this business, adding 60 more to make it 100 chickens. From the sales of the chicken and eggs, I will pay for school fees for my two children. Because I reared both improved Kienyeji and pure Kienyeji chicks, I will give all the eggs to the Kienyeji chicken to incubate, therefore increasing the stock. I will be glad that my family of four will have a constant source of income aside from the motorcycle taxi business that I run with passion."

"We immediately thought of business when we heard about GiveDirectly coming to our village, and it was our prayer that we would be selected. Fortunately, we were, and when we received the transfers, we bought a motorbike for $35, which we use for business and run errands at home. I usually go to the market and buy fresh vegetables in bulk for sale and my husband would use the motorcycle to transport them from one house to another, selling them at a slightly higher price than the one I had paid for them, and so far, it has been a profitable business. We also use the motorbike to assist us get water for domestic usage at home because carrying water on our backs would be highly risky to our health. I spent the second portion of the transfers on food and clothing for my children, which cost $5 each. With the casual jobs we were doing, it was rare that I find myself sacrificing to buy clothes, and if I did, it meant no meals that day. with the last portion of the transfers, I made a choice to have my own pit latrine because we share the one we have with 24 other people in the compound. I dug the hole for $8 and am now waiting for the top part to be completed."

"This year and beyond, my biggest accomplishment is investing my monthly stipend in buying livestock, such as goats. I plan to rear them and ensure they reproduce, multiplying the herd in large numbers. As the herd grows, I will sell some of the livestock to cater to my basic needs and handle any issues that may arise. I have previously earned a living as a motorcycle taxi rider, but the high cost of fuel has deterred me from continuing with the same. However, I am optimistic that engaging in the livestock business will help me earn more income and make me financially stable."

"As the primary provider for my family of four, I had been struggling to make ends meet by taking up casual labor on nearby tomato farms. Farming was not feasible due to our living conditions on rocky and sandy ground, and leasing fertile land was sometimes too expensive. My two children accidentally set fire to my grass-thatched kitchen just a week before I received the transfer from GiveDirectly, forcing me to redirect my focus to building a new one. For the kitchen roof, I paid $42 for four iron sheets and nails. Because I couldn't afford to buy more iron sheets for the walls, I opted to use mud on the walls. In addition, my husband's motorcycle needed maintenance, which cost $10 for spare parts. Furthermore, my husband's motorcycle needed repairs, which cost $10 in spare parts. I also spent $50 on tuition for my two daughters who attend a private school nearby. With the intention of earning extra money, I leased a plot of land for $25 and spent the remaining $50 on clothes for my children and other household items that were missing. GiveDirectly's support was quite helpful, and I am appreciative. With the subsequent transfers, I expect to do much more."

"Living in a semi-arid area is the biggest challenge due to persistent drought. For the past three years, there has been inconsistent rainfall hence no food is produced from our farms. We rely on purchasing foodstuff and with the rise in the cost of living, making ends meet is hard. I do a motorcycle business that earns me an average of $3 which is not enough to cater to all the needs up to school fees of my five children." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"I've been longing for a new and fresh life for myself; I want to do things differently every day, so I decided to return to school, which was only feasible because of Give Directly transfers. As a wife and mother of one, seeing my small family grow encourages me to do better every day. I took a leap of faith and decided to start a new business, so I went to school to learn to tailor, which was $200 for the entire course. I then spent $200 on a sewing machine to start the business, and $100 on food for the family to last a month." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"I have a small business where I sell charcoal and firewood to the villagers, and one goal that I would like to achieve is to own a kiosk. I live along the main road, and having a kiosk will benefit me because everyone in the village passes by, attracting a large number of customers. Also, with the kiosk business, I would have saved myself the effort of gathering firewood in the forest just to come and sell it at a low price. The kiosk will outperform both the charcoal and firewood businesses." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"I hope to accomplish paying off my motorcycle this year. My primary aim is to ensure that the ownership is transferred to me. Consequently, my income will increase, and supporting my family will no longer be stressful. My secondary objective is to keep goats after paying off my motorcycle. Goats are valuable live assets, especially for people without a stable source of income. In the future, I will sell them to raise cash for my personal development and my children's educational needs." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)