"My life is different in that I am now self-empowered after starting a tailoring business. Previously, I was depending on my husband who is a casual laborer his income was not enough to fully cater to our needs like clothing. In addition, I am living in a spacious house after constructing an additional room for my kids and visitors. I will no longer have to worry whenever I receive important guests. Lastly, my husband was able to start the dowry payment."

"My life is different than it would have been if I had never received the transfer in that I have a proper lighting system in my house which enhances the education of my children because they are now doing their homework well. Back in the day, I was using paraffin lamps which is costly because I had to buy paraffin every day. Furthermore, I was able to boost my livestock keeping by purchasing 2 more dairy cows which will increase the milk production hence enough milk supply for the family. Similarly, I will be able to sell the extra milk to earn a living. I also have future savings for my children after putting aside some amount for any emergency."

"As a family, our living standard has greatly improved. We dress well and have sufficient food. With the water tank that I purchased, I no longer have to work miles away in search of fresh water for household consumption. I also have a spacious kitchen and furniture. Was it not for the transfer, I would still be in a sorry state in terms of well-being."

"When I received my transfer, I spent KES 15000 to repay a debt that I had. I had bought a heifer on higher purchase terms and I had not finished paying for it. Also, I spent KES 5000 to buy some sand and saved 10,000 that I am planning to use in cementing my floor. Finally, I still have KES 20000 that I am planning to use it in paying school fees for my son who is joining high school this year."

"I spent KES 5,000 from my transfer on farmjng. I bought some quality seeds and fertilizers. Also, I spent 21,000 on beddings, food and clothes for my family. In addition, I bought two goats as an asset that I can depend on in case of emergency as it can easily be trained to cash."

"In my own opinion, GiveDirectly does well by educating people first and giving out financial aid and I do not see anything that they do not do well."

"I spent KES 12,000 from my transfer to pay school fees for my grandchild. I stettled on this since she had been sent back home and I did not have any other money to give her. Also, I spent KES 35000 in improving my house into a semi permanent and fixing steel door for security purposes. With this, cleaning my house is now easier and less time consuming."

"In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well by giving out financial aid thus uplifting people from poverty and I do not see anything that they do not do well."

"I can still remember that particular day when I was preparing breakfast they I had my phone ringing. I decided to check who it could be. Only to confirm that it was an Mpesa message from Segovia Technology. GiveDirectly had finally debited the first transfers that I had anxiously been waiting for. I was overwhelmed with joy from the blessing and I remember leaving the task I was handling and focus on how best I could utilize the cash."

"I spent part of my second transfer on buying a piece of land becasue the previous one was a family could. this has been my long time dream to own it because I have a small farm and I had to lease from my neighbours so that I can get meaningful harvests. Also, I bought some building materials which include pieces of sheets, timber, building poles and nails. This was for the construction of a brand new house because the previous one was small with a weak roof. With the remaining amount of money, I bought enough food for my family and nice clothes"