"I am proud to own two goats that I acquired through the transfer as these are savings to me. I added them to my existing goat shed, and my plan is to keep them and let them multiply since I can readily rely on them in case of a financial need. I have also been sheltering in a grass-thatched house and my plan is to renovate it. I have been saving a portion of the transfer to purchase iron sheets that will facilitate the renovation of my house. Apart from these, I also managed to buy enough foodstuffs for my family that could serve us for a month. I have been relying on subsistence farming which could ensure food security, but it's now years since we stopped farming. Also, because of the drought, water was a problem and we had to buy at a high cost. Had I not received the transfer, it would have been hard to provide adequately for my family. I have long been borrowing my friend's motorcycles to earn a living. Since I am not employed by anyone, it wasn't easy to support my family. I am grateful to GiveDirectly for their support which has enabled me to provide for my family with ease."

"It's really hard to get employment here in the village. My husband who's the sole breadwinner had a job in Malindi town as a guest house attendant that was paying him $700 monthly, but lost it in September this year when the owner decided to change his line of business and turned the rooms into rental houses. We have been trying a lot to get another reliable source of income but no much success yet. So we've mostly been cashing in from a motorcycle that he rented out to someone who's using it to transport vegetables from irrigation farms in Galana to different markets. This only generates $3 daily which is quite too little to feed a family of four and pay school fees for one of my two children who's already in school paying $ $400 each academic term."

"One year ago, I developed spinal cord injuries that rendered me nonproductive. I can barely do any job as I am bedridden. As a result, I depend on my husband's teaching job and my children's motorcycle business to raise my family of 9. When I receive the transfers I intend to use $200 on purchasing 10 goats as a source of income. Goats thrive well in a hot environment because they are drought-resistant and breed so fast and within one year, they birth twice. I hope to use the rest of the transfers on school fees for my children in grade 8, grade 10, grade 12 and university. I will be glad that they complete school and be independent hence assisting me with supporting the household further."

"I acknowledge the motorcycle business as an income-generating activity for my family of 4. However, there are hefty deductions( $8) each week as I try to pay off the loan I took to acquire this motorcycle. At the end of the week, I have almost nothing to save as the $15 profit all goes towards maintenance of the bike as well as food for the household. As a backup plan, I intend to use the first transfers ($200) on purchasing goats as they breed so fast. I will gladly earn income from them in case of an emergency as I will sell. In addition, I intend to build another house as the single one I currently have is small for my growing family. For the rest of the transfers, I plan on fencing my compound to demarcate boundaries with my neighbours." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"My objectives are to be self-sufficient and to contribute to our home. Since I don't have a job, my husband, who drives a motorcycle as a taxi, provides the majority of our family's income. In the future, I will save aside a portion of the monthly transfers for a few months, and then I will utilize the money to launch a grocery store. Groceries are more profitable because practically everyone uses them every day. I'll start buying goats to raise later, once the business is established."

"It hurts seeing my husband abandon me and my kids to be with another woman, and as such, I have had to pick up the financial slack and make ends meet. I would love to start a business selling mahamri and other food stuff to the kids in school. I feel this would greatly increase my income and put me in a position where I have more control over the fate of my kids, as well as myself." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"GiveDirectly has helped out in the village, and supporting me in my youthful period will help me save money. Educate my children without strain. It had upgraded us and we are thankful." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"Previously, I had only one lactating cow that provided us with enough milk during the peak seasons, and during the dry seasons, we had to spend at least $2 per day on milk for my family of five. We intended to add another good breed to supplement the production of more liters after receiving the transfers from GiveDirectly. I then spent $330 on a lactating cow, which is currently providing us with five liters of milk per day. We are no longer purchasing and have devised a strategy to alternate their breeding and ensure that we have enough milk throughout the year. I also spent $60 on two sacks of maize, which we are still eating. In addition, I purchased new pairs of clothes for my three children, my husband, and myself. In addition, I spent $120 on school fees for my older son, who is in fifth grade. To help pay some of the household bills, I have relied on the sale of surplus milk from my livestock. I am grateful for the help and the addition of another cow, which has ensured the consistent availability of milk for my family and, consequently, income when we have extra liters to sell." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"The biggest thing I want to do this year is get a motorcycle and start a taxi service. Being without a permanent job for the past five months has made life in the village difficult. I work a variety of part-time jobs, including digging pit latrines, burning wood, and selling charcoal. I also build mud houses. Due to the poor economy in the village, these jobs are very difficult to come by. By purchasing the motorcycle, I will become self-employed and generate income to support my family. The purchase of livestock is one of my other objectives. I'll sell them once they've multiplied and use the money from the sale to buy a dairy cow. By offering the milk for sale at the market, I'll profit from the cow."

"GiveDirectly are ,to me, above reproach! I have seen how they have transformed both mine and others lives ,and those of their families. All I could ask is they keeping doing this for many years to come and that they try to include as many worthy recipients as possible." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)