"Having a cow to rear on my own compound generates a lot of income from the sale of milk. Having bought foodstuffs to use when I received the money, allowed me to stay at home and work on my own farm. I immediately abandoned the charcoal trading business. The business had strained me too much and my health would not have been any better if I had continued. I used to work at night trekking for over 20 kilometers using donkeys to carry the charcoal. I feel happier when I see myself making money working on my own farm rather than having to do the illegal charcoal trade while risking my life by walking around in the wee hours of the night. I am safer nowadays."

"I used to wish to expand my farm by buying more land adjacent to mine. I managed to do this only with the transfers from GiveDirectly. The land I had was not sufficient for farming and for putting up homes for all of my children. When I acquired the parcel I bought, things became better because I have reduced congestion on the farm."

"I am so happy that I have collected all the materials to put up a house. I have all the materials only waiting to raise money for construction labor. I am hopeful that I will complete the house soon because everything is ready."

"The biggest achievement in my daily life is the joy that I feel every morning on my way to town. I bought a motorcycle that earns daily income. Previously, I was hiring motorcycles which was costly and not reliable. GiveDirectly has empowered me economically."

"I was happy when I received the mobile money message. It was a miracle for me. I had never thought that GiveDirectly would have chosen me as one of the beneficiaries."

"My son called me out and informed me about the cash transfer. I was very happy when I heard about the news."

"My lifestyle has transformed alot. I feel much happier and hopeful. I would like to purchase a motorcycle that will earn daily income for the family. My household is much happier and healthier because they eat and dress well."

"Since the demise of my husband more than 20 years ago due to unknown disease, I felt empty in my life. My husband became sick for a few months and later died while in hospital yet he used to be our guide in our every day's life in the family. I had to take care of the family single handedly yet I was getting old. The biggest hardship I had faced in life loneliness and at times no one to talk to since everyone is busy with their life."

"Receiving this money means I can buy land for agriculture and for constructing a home."

"Receiving this money means I can pay off the loans, buy houshold items and construct an iron roofed house."