"I think Givedirectly is really helpful to us" (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"The scarcity of water is the most challenging for me . The rains have not been consistent for the past three years and as a result, the rivers have dried up completely. We walk long distances to get water for home use and even livestock. Sometimes we are forced to buy water at $ 0.60 per twenty-liter which is quite expensive. If we had water availability things could be better as we would be having enough food." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"Even though I completed my secretarial course up to the college level, securing a formal job has been difficult. I have been a stay-at-home mum just raising my children and fully dependent on my husband who does motorcycle taxis to provide all the basic needs for us. If I had a source of income, I would supplement his making our lives easier and better. I then plan on buying goats with the transfer which will earn us a living after some time. Also, my child will get nutritious milk rather than buy it from the shopping center. The last transfer will go into purchasing a water tank that is efficient to harvest drinking water in case it rains or even storing enough water. I am happy that my family will get enough and balanced food upon receiving the transfers" (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"I took a motorcycle on credit which I am currently using it to provide taxi services at a fee, and its my only source of income. I could be jobless if I did not have this motorbike. I have five children in school and all are depending on me for their basic needs and school fees. I currently do not have a new goal besides paying for the monthly installments for the motorbike through the transfer. It has been useful to me because I can now put food on the table, and my children are comfortably in school. I'm remaining with around Ksh.60000, once I complete this loan, then I will be able look for other investment opportunities." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"I have been anxiously waiting to receive my cash transfer to reflect on my phone since they visited and promised to help. This was the only way I would confirm that it was not a scam. I recall that moment I got the text showing that I had received money from GiveDirectly. I was working on the farm when I received the text. I was at a loss for words when I got that text showing cash sent to me from GiveDirectly. I told my husband about the news and we were both very happy with the support. We were happy to have such support because we knew we will accomplish our goals." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"My husband and I were blessed with a child a year after our wedding. Since we don't yet have a home, my wife and son stay at my mother's place, and I stay at my brother's. As a man, I don't feel at ease or proud of the arrangements, and it makes me feel inadequate. As a result, I purchased a motorcycle on credit with the understanding that I would pay $20 per week until the total was paid in full. Currently, I work as a motorbike taxi, and anytime I have a transfer, I put $20 toward the loan. I spend the remaining $14 each month on food for my family. I will have enough money once I have paid off the loan to enable the building of a house." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"I aspire to educate my son through high school. This is the immediate need that I have for now since he's required to join form one. Therefore, I plan on using the cash transfer on his school fees. I was involved in a motorcycle accident a few months ago that left me with injuries. Soon as I recover, I can boost my business and my income as I plan to start rearing goats. This will help me go a long way in paying my son's school fees."

"I bought a motorcycle in hire purchase and delight solar, and I aim to clear their payments. The motorcycle makes life a little bit more bearable for me by assisting with my commute to work operations. I would occasionally use it to fetch water for the family. I picked it up in October of last year, and since I anticipate some payment next month, I want to clear the payment by the end of March 2023. Because delight solar has been giving my family enough lighting, I feel good having it around. My other goal is to keep livestock after I finish paying my motorcycle loan. They are priceless and can support my family when we run into trouble."

"The greatest difference now is the fact that I'll get to buy barbed wire to fence my land and avoid trespassing by intruders. I wasn't able to fence before due to a lack of money, and I'm excited that I finally I've achieved this dream. I'm glad too that I managed to pay for my motorcycle. I'm forever indebted for the amazing gift from GiveDirectly." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"After receiving my first transfer, I spent $65 on building materials in order to renovate the roof of my current home. I had been living there for three years, and the roof is currently weakened due to termite infestation. I also improved my farming by spending $100 on certified butternut seeds and planting them on an acre of land. Because my farm is adjacent to the county government's free irrigation resources, investing in farming as my primary source of income yields a higher return. In addition, I spent $1 on clothes and $12 on servicing the loan I had obtained after purchasing a motorcycle on credit. In addition, I used the remaining funds to buy food for my family of three." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)