"My plan is to maintain a flock of at least 1000 chicks. Where I continue purchasing the chicks while maintaining the number and expanding my business. Additionally, I have a plan to venture into real estate by constructing houses for rent. This initiative is scheduled to begin with the construction of the first unit next year. To achieve this, I will leverage the sum I've saved along with a bank loan, combining these resources to make the project a reality."

"In the years to come, my plan is to venture into the poultry business. Observing its success with my neighbor's, I've noticed its profitability, particularly due to the high demand for eggs. Along with selling eggs, I intend to raise and sell mature chickens. I am confident that this endeavor will serve as a reliable source of income, supporting my efforts to provide education for my five children."

"What stands out as a remarkable aspect of GiveDirectly's assistance is the unconditional nature of its transfers. Unlike some programs that come with specific conditions or restrictions, GiveDirectly provides recipients with the freedom to decide how to allocate the funds according to their individual circumstances. This flexibility is incredibly empowering, as it recognizes that each recipient's needs and priorities can vary greatly. Kudos to GD for that."

"As mentioned earlier, I aimed to use all the transfers to construct a shop on my property located adjacent to the roadside, driven by the potential to generate a substantial income. This spot holds promise due to its proximity to a frequented lake, drawing tourists who purchase a variety of products, from farm produce to household goods. I used the recent transfer entirely to finalize this construction project that I had begun when I started receiving the GD transfers. These funds covered the procurement of necessary materials like cement and iron sheets that had ran out, as well catering for the labor costs. I'm pleased to share that the shop is now complete, and I'm in search of capital to kick-start the business. I intend to begin by selling butternuts and watermelons, which I will source from the local farmers, gradually expanding to offer cereals and packaged foods to both the local community and visitors."

"My goal is to acquire a minimum of one or two cows specifically for ploughing purposes. which will serve as a means of generating income. Given that I own a 2-acre parcel of land that requires ploughing, these cows will play a big role in my farming activities. I intend to use the earnings generated from this to cover my children's school expenses, which I'm sure will bring financial freedom."

"My goal is to successfully complete the construction of my house and rear livestock. My focus mostly would be investing in goat rearing. I believe they are beneficial. After that, my plan is to purchase cows specifically for ploughing purposes. The cows will facilitate and easen our ploughing process given that I cultivate my 3-acre piece of land. They will also be a source of income generation when I rent them out for ploughing. In addition to this, I will also keep dairy cows as a source of milk."

"I'm planning to purchase a cow, with the expectation that it will eventually reproduce and contribute to my income generation. With the earnings, I intend to construct a new house. Part of our house fell during the rainy season, leading my children to sleep over at their grandmother's house My great desire is to support my children's education. I hope they excel in their education, and continue with their learning journey."

"Since I fell ill, my life has been difficult because I cannot fend for myself not even attend to regular medical check-ups. My children are all grown up and live in a different place hence I am all alone. I borrow food from my neighbors and this has burdened me."

"As I continue to work towards covering the school fees of my two children, who are currently enrolled in secondary school, my aspirations for the upcoming year and beyond involve an expansion of my agricultural endeavors beyond my current focus on goat farming. My goal is to lease an additional parcel of land that offers access to water for irrigation. While I recognize the substantial investment required for leasing and implementing irrigation, my plan is to secure a plot in close proximity to major rivers, albeit a bit distant from my current residence. This strategic location would enable me to reduce expenses associated with purchasing numerous pipes and engaging in extensive water pumping from the river to the farm. To fund this venture, I intend to utilize proceeds from the sale of some of the goats, along with the savings I have accrued from my ongoing small-scale farming activities."

"Throughout the year, our community has grappled with a relentless drought, making it exceedingly challenging to plan ahead, especially in terms of farming. Despite its pivotal role as our primary livelihood, the unpredictable weather and insufficient resources for irrigation have subjected us to hardship. In the upcoming year and beyond, my aspirations revolve around initiating the preparation of my acre-sized plot and ensuring a timely planting. This will enable me to effectively manage all cultivation practices, encompassing irrigation, spraying, and eventual harvesting. I intend to divide the land into three sections: one dedicated to maize, another to tomatoes, and the last to vegetables. I gear all these to guarantee ample sustenance for my family of nine while also generating surplus produce for sale within our immediate community, thereby generating income."