"I chose to spend $380 for a used motorbike because I didn't have any other regular income than making charcoal. I use the motorcycle to transport clients from one location to another for business needs. I am overjoyed that I now have a source of income. In addition, because of the great distance between my house and the water point, it helps me gather some water. To get the water at first, I had to pedal a bicycle, which was really exhausting. Thereafter, in order to provide my family of six with food security at home, I spent $70 on a sack of maize. I spent $35 on a mattress because I didn't have one and was sleeping on empty cartons. I'm glad that, in contrast to before, I can now sleep soundly and comfortably. I set aside the remaining money for my family's usage after spending $30 on my three primary school-aged children's tuition."

"Despite the fact that I own a charcoal business, I believe it is insufficient to support my family. I set a goal for myself at the beginning of this year to save money in order to start a retail shop. Because my wife is a fashion designer and works at home, I believe she can manage both the shop and the tailoring business. This course will diversify our income sources, enabling us to easily meet the needs of our family. It is difficult and inconvenient to rely solely on one source of income. This was a goal I set for myself last year, but it did not come to pass." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"I am a parent of two children, a boy and a girl, ten and twelve years old respectively. My husband had no stable source of income. Initially, my husband was employed as a rider in a nearby supermarket whereby he was doing online deliveries. Whatever he was paid was very minimal to take care of our young family's responsibilities. Since I received the transfers, I used part of it of kshs 45,000 to purchase a motorcycle for our own errands and for business purposes. Our lifestyle has changed positively as whatever he receives from the business is enough for our family needs like food, clothing and kids' school fees. Getting a regular and balanced diet has been the hardest thing in my family. We used the remaining part of the transfers of kshs 10,000 to stock food and cereals and this lasted my family for a whole month. I am so grateful for the GiveDirectly transfers." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"I was able to comprehend the straightforward information provided by GiveDirectly, which gave us detailed instructions on how to complete each step of the enrollment process and accept both transfers. Even if any homes were excluded, they would always ask for and be given a clear explanation based on the stringent rules that the officers were at the time following. Because they showed respect to everyone in the community via their words and deeds, the officers were competent and professional in their work. The project was well received by all, therefore nothing has to be amended going forward." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"After receiving the second transfer, I decided to build a house for my three boys, who had been sharing our house. I instructed them to head to the forest to look for rafters because I already had the building poles. I then purchased iron sheets and paid the builder to begin the house. The sum of the labor fee and the cost of the construction materials came to $210. My kids are currently quite content with the freedom they enjoy thanks to owning their own house. As I was residing in the same house as the larger lads, I am also relieved that I no longer had to sacrifice my privacy. After that, I spent $310 on a used motorcycle. The motorcycle was purchased to have a source of money to support my essential necessities. My older son transports people and small amounts of stuff on this motorcycle for a fee between various locations"

"After losing all of my livestock, which I had placed a high value on in the hope that they would help me pay my children's school fees. I currently have two daughters in secondary school, and while paying their school fees is difficult, I am hopeful that the help I will receive from my neighbors will supplement the meager income I earn from subsistence farming and operating a motorcycle taxi. I'm hoping to clear all of their school fees in time to allow them to study with other students."

"I bought a dairy cow with the second transfer's $300. Although it is essential, especially in our location, we did not own one. The cow will be useful in the future, especially when it comes to paying for my children's tuition. We shall have another after it gives birth, and the milk it produces will be sufficient for our needs and for selling the extra. Since the market for motorcycle taxi services has recently become over saturated, my spouse, who is the primary breadwinner, does not make enough money from it to meet our demands. Consequently, the money we will make from the cow will increase our household's income. In addition, my three school-age children were staying at home because we lacked the funds to pay their tuition on time. So I paid the $50 they owed the school in full, and I'm happy they were able to attend all of their classes this year. In order to replace the worn-out garments my kids had, I also purchased $100 worth of clothing for them. We bought two bags of maize with the remaining $80 for usage in the house. We are appreciative for how the transfers have changed our life." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"I am planning to hire a tractor to assist in farming my piece of land of 10 acres, which is about kshs 50,000. I do subsistence farming for a living and when it is done by casual workers it is time-consuming and very expensive. I am expecting to have a good life, with the good rains I will harvest about 25 bags of maize and beans, of which I will use part of it for consumption while the rest will be for sale. I will therefore open a savings account for my children's school fees. This will help in paying school fees in advance and I am expecting them to have good grades which will be a factor when choosing the best courses to undertake in college education. I am having an additional goal of buying a brand-new motorcycle on loan. It costs kshs 400,000. This is meant for business purposes, especially during online deliveries."

"My husband and I have nine children; I sell charcoal and my husband does any available casual jobs to make ends meet. Life has not been easy because we were all reliant on our meager earnings to make ends meet. After receiving my transfer, we decided to repair our motorcycle so that my husband could use it in his transportation, for which we spent $170. It was packed at home because we couldn't afford to repair it. Second, I paid $40 in school fees for my children and then spent $60 renovating my house. Finally, I spent the remaining funds on groceries. I'm glad I was able to accomplish so much that I couldn't before because of financial constraints."

"My dream was to be able to buy a motorcycle so that I could transport farm produce. I knew this would make my job easier because I would be able to save time and money. However, due to a financial conflict, this was never easy. As a result, when I received my second transfer, I purchased a $400 motorcycle. I am a subsistence farmer who also raises goats. I am currently single and do not have any children. In addition, I chose to buy groceries worth $30 and later pay school fees for my nephew, who is frequently with the remaining funds. I am overjoyed and grateful that the transfer from GiveDirectly has significantly improved my standard of living."