"I work for Sunking sub-branch as an agent where my role is to make sales in the community. This job has many challenges including low pay, fatigue, and meeting difficult clients. Since I walk as I make my sales, it has made me so weak because it takes time to reach a reliable customer. Considering the nature of this job, I always feel so embarrassed by these challenges because I do not have an alternative job, I am forced to perform it. In a week, I receive a commission of $15 which I use to support us for food. This means I can not save anything for my future, a situation that has worried me the most. Hence, I consider the lack of a reliable source of income as my greatest challenge."

"We are old, feeble, and unable to actively participate in income-generating activities unlike in the past. As a result we have become food insecure since our productivity has gone down. We used to practice maize farming but we no longer do so on the scale we used to do because it is labor-intensive. We have been forced to do with the inadequacy of foodstuffs and it makes our lives difficult, we buy food and sometimes it is unaffordable. Our immediate need is food, nothing else but it has proved hard sometimes to afford."

"We were displaced by bandits in Arabal. We borrowed land here just to sojourn as we hope for the security situation to get better so that we can return to our land. Our livestock was taken away by the bandits from Pokots and it exposed us to poverty since it was the only source of our livelihood. We were forced to reconstruct and start from scratch and it has not been easy, it pains us a lot to imagine the loss we experienced. It is so bad that we are now struggling to see our 3 children through their education. We hardly afford and it worries us."

"I am determined to restore my deteriorating house, which currently faces numerous issues. The roof is in dire need of attention, with rusty iron sheets that have aged to the point of developing holes, causing rainwater to seep in during storms. Additionally, the mud walls of the house have deteriorated and crumbled. My primary goal for the upcoming year is to restore my house to a state of good repair. The upcoming transfer of funds will be instrumental in purchasing the necessary materials for this renovation project. I am profoundly thankful for the financial support, as it will undoubtedly enhance my quality of life."

"Receiving that cash from GiveDirectly was like a turning point in my life. I had four kids struggling in school due to fee arrears, but with $110 of the second transfer, I managed to clear their debts. The relief in their eyes was priceless, and it felt like a weight lifted off my shoulders. Thereafter, I decided to invest in my comfort. I spent $100 on a proper bed and mattress, something I had never dreamed of owning. No more nights on that old, uncomfortable traditional bed; now I sleep like a baby, ready to face each day. With $140, I took a chance on a new venture by buying four goats as an investment to secure a better future for my family. Those goats became my pride, a living investment that promised a brighter tomorrow. As for the rest of the money, I used it wisely. I built a granary to safeguard the yields of my toil on the farm. No more worries about pests or spoilage ruining my harvests. Thanks to GiveDirectly, my life has taken a new course, full of hope and possibilities."

"In the days that lie ahead, my main dream revolves around acquiring a pair of plowing bulls. The bulls will not only till the farm for my crop cultivation, ensuring a steady supply of food for my loved ones, but they will also stand as valuable assets for hire. Every coin earned from my animal vending business finds a secret home in my savings, nurturing the seed of this aspiration. One day, as the sun bathes the land in a warm glow, I'll see my fields thrive under the careful guidance of those two noble bulls, their strength mirroring my resolute spirit, and their plows turning the soil into a canvas of sustenance and prosperity."

"I was overjoyed when I received the cash transfer from GiveDirectly. With $475 of the second transfer I received, I decided to invest in a brighter future for my family. I bought two cows, understanding that this investment could bring us some income. These cows would not only provide us with fresh milk for our consumption, promoting a healthier living but also become a source of income through their milk sales. After purchasing the cows, I still had some funds left, and I was determined to make every penny count. I used the remaining amount to buy essential food items and household supplies. This not only ensured that our immediate needs were met but also relieved a significant burden from our daily lives. The relief of having enough food and necessary items was immeasurable, allowing us to focus on improving our livelihoods without the constant worry of scarcity."

"In the upcoming year, my goal is to expand my goat herd beyond the current eight. This investment holds significant promise as the goats, through reproduction, can not only augment my initial capital but also offer potential sales for meeting my future financial requirements. I am truly grateful for the financial assistance we've received, particularly during the extended period of drought, as it has greatly eased our financial struggles."

"Iron sheets, nails and timber because I plan a build a house."

"I deposited one million on a piece of land so that I can build and relocate."