"In the upcoming years, I want to open a retail store to raise our family's revenue. My spouse, who provides the majority of our family's income, rides a motorcycle for a living. At the end of the day, the commission he receives from it is insufficient to support our needs and the requirements of our two children. I intend to invest the transfers I will be getting in the upcoming months in goat rearing in order to earn the necessary funds to establish the business. I've already purchased ten of them with the prior transfers, and I still intend to buy fifteen more.They reproduce every year, and I anticipate having enough by the following year so that when I sell them, I will have enough money to start the business. He will not have to suffer on his own once the business is up and going since we will work together to support our family."

"I have always dreamt about owning livestock but financial constraints have hindered my capacity to acquire one. As a motorcyclist operating in the village, the little I make can barely cover anything beyond food. Am grateful for the cash transfer as they present an ideal opportunity to buy and expand my herd over the next few years. Having recently completed a house construction exercise using previous transfers, I aim to channel each of the upcoming transfers toward buying goats. I would be content if I own at least 12 goats by the end of the year." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"My long-term goal is to install water in my home. The recent famine has made me think of a long time solution. I fetch water from the river and whenever there is no water I have to pay for it. Installing water needs $500, I have been saving money in a SACCO and I plan to take a loan for installation." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"With my first transfer, I was to set up a small business where I sell potatoes fries and smokies. I'm so happy that the business is picking up well and I am looking forward to expand it to a local restaurant next year. This will mean that I will be earning more income and I will be able to pay school fees for my children and provide other basic needs." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"his year, my house fell at some point, and I haven't been able to build another one again. Since that time, I've been living with a friend who also provides me housing. I provide taxi services on a motorcycle, but my earnings are modest, making it difficult for me to build a new home. I've been putting aside money for building supplies for a new house for the past three months, and I currently have $60 in a bank account. I am eager to be a house owner so that I can live independently. I purchased enough food with the remaining $34 to last us for a while." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"I would love to be able to expand my business further. In the long run, I'd like to buy about 3 more acres in a better irrigated area, as our farm is currently pretty dry and tilling the land is difficult. All of this, I believe, would provide a solid foundation for providing a better life for my children." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"I am currently unemployed and survival in this village is hard. To sustain myself, I ride for hire motorcycle. On a day the owner of the motorcycle gives me a target of $3. If I fail to meet the daily target, I accumulate a debt. It's stressful. Nowadays, it's difficult because a lot of young people depend on this. When I am lucky, I get only $2 a day. Mostly I get $1. This is just enough for food. This affects me because I cannot save quick enough to start goat rearing. It's also difficult buying new clothes." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"I pray to have a good life . My goal is to have more customers and eventually expand my grocery business . I have good luck in business with good customer service skills so I also hope to open a hotel business by January , next year . All these requires $200 and I hope to raise it from my current grocery shop ." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"I'm a first born in my family , currently married but my wife has no job . I do 'bodaboda' business and I'm the sole bread winner of both my families . When I received this money , I felt like I had been born again , I cannot explain my excitement because you may not fully understand . On that day , I was just unusually happy even before knowing that I will receive the money . When I read the Mpesa message I just rang my wife and instructed her to slaughter a hen because this called for celebration ! My dream of constructing a bigger house was now materialising . I spent $150 for wood , $90 for iron sheets and $80 for labour . Just like that I was able to build myself a new house ! Thanks to Give Directly , I now own two houses ! I bought this motorbike on a loan of $1,700 , so I do pay in instalments . I used $110 to pay part of the loan . Although you gave me a phone , I needed a smart phone to access the internet and even apply for jobs , hence I bought a phone worth $70 , I'm glad I can now access the internet anywhere anytime . I also paid school fees for my two siblings who are in primary school , this was $30 . Finally I spent $20 on shopping for basic household items like food and soap ." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"I think GiveDirectly came to save our lives and help us come out of poverty. By giving unconditional transfers, one can choose what to do as per their most pressing needs. The whole village is glowing, and at peace having met their household needs." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)