"I am currently working at Main Heart Secondary School in Malindi, where I have to pay rent for my accommodation. I paid $18 for my rent with the transfer that I received from GiveDirectly. Before I was selected to receive my monthly transfers, I had begun a chicken rearing business, but unfortunately, it was affected by diseases, and all the chickens died. I wasn't financially stable enough to buy the necessary drugs and chicken feeds needed. With the transfer, I plan to buy chickens each month to restart my business. I spent the remaining transfer of $16 purchasing three chickens that made me really happy."

"I currently have two goats and five chickens. I began purchasing this livestock and poultry the moment I started receiving my transfer. I want to invest in them so that I can easily sell them at a profit and use the earnings to pay my children's school fees. Once the chickens hatch, I can sell them to buy more goats, and then sell the goats to acquire dairy cows. I can milk the cow and sell the milk and generate income."

"Life before was incredibly challenging, especially when it came to providing for my nine children. Two of them often faced the disappointment of being sent home from school due to unpaid fees. Additionally, our house was in a bad condition and I often had to sleep outside, even during heavy rains. However, the intervention of this organization has brought about significant changes in my life. With your assistance, I can now afford to pay my children's school fees and have even begun the process of renovating our home. I used $68 to pay for my children's school fees as they had a pending debt that needed to be settled. I then spent $24 to purchase chickens to boost my business which will lead to increased profits. The remaining funds were invested in chicken feed and other essentials, further improving our situation. I am grateful for the positive changes these transfers have brought into my life."

"My primary objective throughout this program has been to have a substantial herd of cows, a goal I have pursued diligently by strategically allocating my transfers towards the acquisition of goats and chickens. These smaller livestock serve as stepping stones towards realizing my ultimate ambition of owning a sizable herd of cows. To maintain my focus on this long-term goal, I continue to prioritize the purchase of goats and chickens with my transfers, following the same approach that has guided me in recent months. However, I remain flexible to address unforeseen financial exigencies, utilizing my transfers accordingly when urgent needs arise. Moreover, I recognize the importance of expanding my business ventures opportunistically. Therefore, I occasionally allocate funds from my transfers to diversify my livestock holdings and introduce new varieties, thereby enhancing the growth and resilience of my enterprise. By adhering to this strategic approach, I remain steadfast in my pursuit of building a thriving livestock enterprise that will secure my financial stability and contribute to my long-term prosperity. Each investment in goats and chickens brings me closer to realizing my vision of a flourishing herd of cows, a testament to my unwavering commitment and determination."

"I am considering investing in chickens. Currently, I have six chickens and forty chicks. My strategy is to nurture them until they mature, then sell them to purchase goats. Raising chickens is relatively simple, and providing them with feed is easy. I aim to save a significant portion of the proceeds from selling the chickens to improve my family's quality of life."

"Looking ahead, my focus is on establishing a thriving vegetable-selling kiosk in my community. This venture will be a lasting legacy that will endure beyond the conclusion of the project. I am committed to financing this initiative through the proceeds from my chicken business and the transfers I receive, ensuring its sustainability and long-term success. The positive transformation that these transfers have brought to my life fills me with happiness and gratitude."

"In the coming year, my main goal is to expand my business for increased growth and profit. This expansion will support me in covering school fees for my remaining eight children, who are currently in primary and secondary schools. Presently, I possess a total of twenty-one goats, sheep, and chickens, and I aim to double this number by the end of the year. I plan to achieve this goal by saving and utilizing the transfers I receive. Expanding my business not only secures my income even after the project concludes but also ensures a better future for my family. I am sincerely grateful to this organization for positively transforming my life."

"As a widow, my reliance on my son, Rajab, a motorcycle rider, has been crucial for meeting the basic needs of our family, including food and school fees for his two younger siblings. Reflecting on the past three months, the cash transfers have significantly eased his burden, enabling me to contribute to our family's needs. I allocated $34 towards purchasing food for Christmas celebrations during the holiday season. Our family had memorable gatherings with delicious meals that brought us closer together. When schools resumed, I spent $15 to cover the school fees for my primary school son and invested $6 in buying him new school uniforms, as he had outgrown his old attire, which was also tattered. Also, I set aside $30 from the funds to acquire building materials for constructing a new house. This decision stemmed from the unfortunate collapse of my previous dwelling due to recent rains, leaving me houseless. I moved into the kitchen structure, where I currently reside. I then used $4 to purchase a hen and revive my flock of chickens, which had succumbed to coccidiosis disease. As the chickens multiply, I plan to sell them to generate funds for the family's needs. The remaining funds were allocated for household expenses, including toiletries and food."

"A few years ago, I separated from my husband after our child suffered a minor leg injury that led to a disability, leaving him unable to walk. Currently living with my parents, I do not have any source of income and fully rely on their support. I am happy to say that GiveDirectly has been a source of hope for me and my son, and the transfers have facilitated his treatment since he requires frequent physiotherapy sessions. For this reason, I allocated $34 for transportation to Portreitz Hospital in Mombasa, where we attend regular clinics. Additionally, I used $38 to purchase a goat and a chicken, which I plan to sell in case of urgent needs. The remaining funds were used to buy clothes, shoes, and food for our Christmas celebrations. I am immensely grateful for the assistance, as it has granted me the freedom to allocate the transfers according to our needs."

"I do not want to go back to lying to the local chief because my children were out of school. My life is now easier to run because the children can now go to school. My plan is very simple, educate my children, and build an investment. I have lost animas to sickness and weather but now I am more aware of the changes and happenings around me. I hope to get more chicken from those I have and in turn build a herd that can be sold to take care of school fees when the program gets to an end."