"Life has not been easy over the past six months, within that period, I had a motorcycle accident which me almost being disabled. considering all of these challenges, I have had no happy moment over the past six months."

"I have a new goal of starting a new business selling charcoal and firewood in the village. I feel that this is the best business that I can operate without experiencing challenges because it is very easier to handle. Also according to my research, it is very lucrative." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"I spend all the second transfers on purchasing land. We have a group in the village where we save some amount of money. When it was my turn to get the money I top up with the transfer from GiveDirectly and I was able to buy land worth KES 180,000. I am so happy because this has been my dream all along to own a bigger land. We lived on a small piece of land and I was not in a position to do any farming. This was a challenge since we would buy maize throughout the season. I depend on casual jobs and small businesses selling fruits. The amount of money that I get through this is so small and it is only for food and the basic needs of the family. I would save some amount in the group that we started. Currently, I do farming and this had given me hope in that I know I will get enough food to feed my family and cut the daily cost of buying. I am so grateful because GiveDirectly has changed our living standards." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"When I get the cash transfer from GiveDirectly, I will use the money Change my house condition, go to hospital, get a better treatments and use the balance to buy a motorcycle for my son to commercialize it."

"We are the only one charging phone in the whole town, and we are humbled, our house is being fixed and our bike is also in a good condition and on traffic. All this wouldn't have been possible if not for God through Give Directly. We are indeed grateful for such a blessing that came our way, and we are also grateful that we were able to maximize this precious opportunity." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

""There are many challenges but to point to few, our challenges are paying school fees, road condition and feeding"." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"Yes, I had a new goal which is to improve my previous business that I was doing before the coming of GiveDirectly. Due to financial constraints, my business collapse but through the transfer from Givedirectly, I was able to stand back on my feet to improve my business. Through the transfer from Givedirectly I was able to buy a motorbike which my husband running for commercial purpose. The remaining portion of the transfer, I decided to also invest it to earn more money in the future." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"I spent KES 26000 of my second transfer on paying part of the cost of land that I am currently buying in the village. With my family of three, we have been living on my parents' land, and I could not construct a permanent structure since I will still need to move it. I am glad that after making the first deposit; I was allowed to start the construction of a kitchen structure worth KES 10000. I have a flexible payment scheme where I will be paying in bits to the end before fully moving into the new house. In addition, I have spent the remaining amount on foodstuff for my family, and also new pairs of clothes after clearing our old wardrobe." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"I spent KES 13,000 on purchasing a heifer. I have always wished to invest in dairy-keeping projects. I am so happy because this has started. I will get enough milk for the family shortly when it reproduces. The rest of the money I top up with some amount my son gave me and I was able to purchase a water tank worth KES 73,000. This is a 10,000 liters tank. I wish to start horticulture farming and I found it worth having a water tank. currently, I have harvested rainwater. My goal now is to get some money to purchase the pipes and fixed on my farm for irrigation. The drought will not affect my farming since I will have enough water through the season. I wish to get a good harvest and basically, this will earn me an income through the sale of the product in the market. My family will get enough food as well and enable me to cut the daily cost of buying some of the foodstuffs I am so happy because GiveDirectly has enabled me to invest in farming which has always been my wish." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"For the past six months, I got my promotion to the 11th grade, but most importantly my husband was able to buy a motorcycle for traffic purposes.This brought me happiness."