“Once I went to the shops and it was dark. I had the light on my forehead but it was off. Then I met some guys who I think meant harm. When I switched the light on, they turned and fled. I think it's because they thought I would recognize them.”

“There was one day a snake invaded our chickens. When we went with NURU, we saw the snake standing facing us ready to bite. If we had used koroboi, the wind would have probably put it out, and we could have been bitten by the snake.”

“I use the Nuru Light to chase elephants in our home compound, since they are migrating from the forest to look for water and food because of drought. They destroy our place. I light the Nuru light and they run away.”

“Unlike before, I used to find it hard washing my clothes after school, but now I wash them at night and wake up early to go to school without the fear of darkness.”

“Unlike before, I used to find it hard washing my clothes after school, but now I wash them at night and wake up early to go to school without the fear of darkness.”