"I have no spent the second transfers but I am planning to build the house with the materials I bought using the first transfer and buy fertilizer."

"i was very happy and excited. I did not expect it . Now I will be able to do things i could not afford"

"I had visited my neighbour at around 9 am when I had a loud message notification from my phone. After checking I realized it was the transfer GiveDirectly had promised. I was filled with joy and confused at the same time, I had to leave my neighbour's to return to my house."

"After receiving the second transfer, I spent 35000KES on the completion of payment for the piece of land. I also bought a roll of barbed wire and fencing poles to fence the initial piece of land I had. I also equipped my child with a new pair of school uniforms and shoes since he has been putting on old pairs for such a long time."

"I spent the second transfer on leasing a piece of land. I had been hoping over a long time to venture into intensive farming but the inadequate finances could not allow me. I am grateful now that I have leased four acres, bought certified potato seeds, and other farm inputs. With the remaining amount, I spent on buying two goats, and the last bit enabled me to access medical attention as I had not been feeling well."

"I was at the market place doing my daily work of casual labour when I had the message notification on my phone. I was surprised to learn that I had received the transfer which I was eagerly awaiting. I felt very happy since it has been long to receive such a huge amount of money."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am residing in a decent and comfortable shelter with my family. Previously I was spending sleepless night due to the leaking roof of my house. In addition, I was worried that the house might fall anytime which was risky to our lives."

"I am so grateful for being considered in this program. I am an old person and the money will help me a lot. I struggle to find food and the money will aid me in buying food. I will also buy some bags of fertilizer in readiness of the next growing season. I will also buy some clothes."

"I would like to express my gratitude for being considered in this program. My husband is polygamous and the support he provides is not enough. I am planning of buying iron sheets when I receive my transfer. Part of the amount will be used to buy food as the food we have is not enough. I will also buy kitchen utensils and some beddings."

"I am really grateful for being considered in this program. This means a lot to me. I just built a house and much is needed to finalise it. The money will aid me to finalise my house. I will also buy food. This year, my harvest was not enough. I will also buy some bags of fertilizer."