"As an aspiring agribusiness entrepreneur, I have a deep passion for expanding my current chicken rearing project into something bigger. My dream is to eventually venture into cattle farming as well. I know the journey ahead is not an easy one, given my limited resources. However, I am determined to achieve my goals. I plan to continue with my chicken rearing project, hoping the flock will multiply and increase in number. I will then sell some of the chickens and use the proceeds to buy goats. I am hopeful that the goat herd too will also grow in size and value as well. Once I have built up a sizable herd of goats, I intend to use the profits from selling some of them to purchase cows. The female cows will be kept for breeding and milk production for sell, while the male cows will be sold at a higher price when fully grown. This will allow me to reinvest the profits into acquiring more young cows for rearing and selling. Alongside my agribusiness plans, I will continue to use the GiveDirectly transfers to pay for my children's school fees. Once my agribusiness project has reached its peak and is generating substantial profits, I plan to use those earnings to further educate my children. I am hopeful that this dream of mine will come true, as it holds immense significance for both myself and my family. The prospect of building a successful agribusiness and securing my children's education fills me with a deep sense of determination and optimism."

"In the coming year and beyond, my goal is to continue my studies and pursue a career as a journalist, advocating for the voiceless in society. I strongly believe in doing things correctly and in the equality of all individuals. Injustice deeply troubles me, and I am committed to promoting peace. As a future journalist, I aspire to enlighten people's minds through education. I plan to study diligently and save enough to make my dream come true."

"My goal is to save part of my transfer in our savings group and accumulate enough funds to purchase land, liberating my family from over two years of reliance on my uncle's hospitality. He had provided us with land, but now he requests that we either buy it or vacate. Once we secure the land, we'll construct a home, providing stability and security for my family. I also plan to ensure my children can attend school without the burden of school fees. I am filled with gratitude for the opportunity the GiveDirectly transfers have provided us."

"As I enter my final year of secondary school, my main focus is on maximizing my efforts in my studies. I use my transfers to pay for my school fees and ensure I have the necessary items to avoid being sent home for fee balances. My performance has been improving, unlike before when my parents couldn't always afford pocket money. With the transfers, my self-confidence has been boosted as I can now afford things I couldn't before."

"In the coming year and beyond, I plan to build a two-room house that can accommodate my family well. To achieve this goal, I save $20 in our savings group. Our current house is a one-room house, which is too small for my three children. I am glad to have the support of my spouse, who is also working hard, selling charcoal to help make this dream a reality. Currently, I burn and sell charcoal to support my family by providing basic needs and ensuring my children can attend school by paying their fees. My spouse also transports our burnt charcoal to town for sale."

"The goal that I have had in mind for quite some time is to have my own decent, spacious house. The current house condition often forces me to sleep outdoors, which is far from ideal. Luckily, I have already started the purchase of the necessary materials, and the construction is underway. Though the materials are still insufficient, with the incoming transfers, I am sure that I will finish them. Having a safe and secure place to live will give me peace of mind and immense relief. Knowing that my family and I will no longer have to worry about shelter is the motivation that keeps me pushing forward every day."

"It was around 3pm, and I was relaxing at home when I heard a message notification on my phone. Seeing the message, I was filled with excitement—it was the unconditional cash transfer from GiveDirectly. I continued with my evening duties, but at 9pm, I called my husband who is in Mombasa to inform him about the transfers. I had to wait for this time to ensure that he was at home and relaxed from a hard day at work. He was very happy and said that his dream of getting a driving license would come true. I then planned on traveling the next day to Mombasa to go plan well with my husband."

"I'm facing a significant challenge in acquiring money to buy food for my family. Relying on charcoal burning yields insufficient income to cover the costs of food and other basic necessities. Additionally, my maize farm is struggling due to a lack of funds for fuel for machine used to irrigate it. I am unable to afford a gasoline generator for irrigation, so I am forced to lease one from other farmers, which adds to my financial burden."

"Paying school fees for my two secondary school children poses a significant challenge for me. I am unable too to send one of them to college due to financial constraints. The floods that destroyed one of our houses have left us with inadequate living space as i cannot afford to rebuild due to lack of funds. Securing enough food for my family is another pressing issue; earning just $2 daily from manual labor is insufficient to feed my family of 10. As a result, there are times when they have to go without adequate meals due to financial limitations."

"My family is currently struggling with several challenges. We lack the funds to construct a proper sanitation facility, forcing us to use the bushes, which is both embarrassing and poses health risks. Additionally, the $16 I earn weekly from charcoal burning is insufficient to cover the costs of buying food and meeting other basic needs for my family of 6. We also lack the financial means to purchase clothing. Furthermore, our maize farm was devastated by floods, leading to a complete loss of our crop. These difficulties have put us in a precarious situation, and we are in need of assistance to overcome these challenges and improve our living conditions."