"Not having enough food for my family and I had to spend most of my time doing piece works"

"My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer in that I am residing in a decent shelter. Back in the days, I was spending sleepless night during rain season due to the poor condition of my house. In addition, I was jobless but now I have a reliable source of income after starting livestock rearing which earns me a living through the selling of milk. Nowadays, I can easily cater for my basic needs without much struggle through my daily earnings."

"GiveDirectly did well for coming up with the the cash transfer program unlike other organizations which decide on behalf of their beneficiaries. Likewise,I was given the opportunity to use the transfer the way it choose."

"I spend $350 of the transfer to construct a modern two-roomed, iron roofed house for my family. Being polygamy with four wives the house I had earlier was very small to fully accommodate both of us. With some having to share the same room which was against our custom. In addition, I bought 2 small cows so that I may boost my livestock rearing, a reliable source of income I have started with my first transfer."

"In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well for sending cash transfer which has facilitated the construction of decent shelter and started livestock rearing. Besides, I attained proper training from the field officers before receiving my transfer."

"I felt very happy after learning that I had received the transfer that would change my life for the better. This is because my dream of construct a permanent house was about to be fulfilled. I remember vividly it was around 9 am when I was in my house relaxing while taking breakfast after completing the morning chores."

"The biggest hardship I have faced so far is society rejection. In our culture if one has been accused of being unfaithful especially ladies are not fully accepted in the society. People calls you names and it's hard to remarry. So I want to bring my dignity back"

"Being part of this program has given me home of getting rid of poverty forever. I was in South Africa for the past years before Covid 19 begins and to be honest financially we were doing fine but I was missing my family. Receiving this money will meant starting a new business or a new source of generating income to this home. I will not go in South Africa if I will be luck to be sent in our transfers."

"Upon receiving the first transfer, I spent part of it on purchasing construction materials. I obtained 14 iron sheets, timber, and nails. After completing the construction of a new house, I purchased a new piece of furniture, clothing, foodstuff and also managed to obtained farm tools and equipment with part of the remaining amount. I also supported the funeral arrangement after losing a relative with the remaining amount."

"After buying milk from my immediate neighbor who had been producing a lot from her livestock, I decided to invest in at least a good breed to minimize the huge expenses on milk. I used 30000KES on buying an in-calf heifer potential calving soon. This has brought back the hope of even selling surplus milk. Even though I am still buying milk at the moment, I am glad I have a future on the new breed. I used the remaining amount on obtaining household goods, among them are foodstuff, utensils, and also clothing for my children."