"The biggest difference in my daily life is seeing my grandchildren wake up every morning with bright smiles having that assurance that all their school fees have been cleared. This has given me peace of mind and it is ample time for them to also settle and study in their classes for the whole term."

"I was so excited to receive the transfer that morning as I had waited for the last three days thinking that it would have been sent a day or two earlier. Everyone in the village had also been anticipating this as the talks over it in the shopping center were so high. I thanked God for being part of the project and prayed that He still guides me in spending it since I needed the best out of it."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am now hopeful and happier ever since I started the business of selling second-hand clothes also know as mitumba. Initially, I used to depend on odd jobs with meager income which could not fend for my family's needs. Also, my parents have been unwell and I was the one responsible for their medication, considering my low income it was a major challenge to me. However, after starting, this business I am glad to mention that nowadays I can make a profit of KES 1500 to 2000 in a day. This has enabled me to buy the drugs for my parents on time and buying enough food since they need to eat well. Also proving for my children has been easy and I am no longer complaining like before. This business has for sure transformed my life at a higher rate in such a way that sometimes I feel like I am deeply dreaming."

"The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is rejection. When I was young my mother remarried and my step dad did not want to rise me. Due to that I 7 was send here to the village to live with my grandparents. Since they were old, they did not manage to find money for food and other household materials. My grand parents depended solely on me. With that huge responsibility. In short, growing up was never been easy on me."

"I spent part of my first transfer in buying 16 pieces of iron sheets at KES 900 each, also I bought building poles, nails, timber, and nails. This purely for the construction of a new house because the previous one was about to collapse and very small. I also gave the mason KES 6000, as his labor charge. In addition, I purchased livestock which includes two goats at a total of KES 6000. To add to that, I gave my son KES 20000 to settle his debt for the motorbike that he had previously purchased and the payment was done in installments."

"Before GiveDirectly came into my region, I have been living in a semi-permanent house which I was not pleased with its appearance. I have been aspiring to renovate it but I never had enough resources to facilitate the process and this was because of my low income from the odd jobs that I have been doing. The limit I could earn could only sustain the family's daily needs and sometimes I could acquire a coin from the hustle. Therefore I had to endure the challenges of my house, such as the cold nights, insecurities in regards to my properties. I feel there is a huge relief now because it is well plastered, and the floor is also good-looking. There is no dust like before and this has made me proud even welcoming visitors has been unchallenging. Therefore this makes the biggest difference in my daily life."

"I spent part of my second transfer on buying some livestock such as a dairy cow and some two goats at a total of KES 22000. Also, I cleared some school fee areas for my children who are still in primary schools at KES 3000. I had to pay in advance so that they won't be sent regularly due to the balance of the fee. Also with the remaining amount of money, I bought sufficient foodstuffs for my family that could sustain us for a couple of days."

"The biggest difference in my daily life that I will forever mention ever since GiveDirectly came into my life is that I now have a decent house. For all those years, I have been longing to own a better one but due to my financial status, I could afford to purchase the required materials. What we have been doing is that every night my children have been moving from one household to the other seeking shelter and at times I felt my children were harassed and others making fun of them. Thus has been hurting me as a parent bit I had no alternative. Also during the rainy seasons, most of my properties would be damaged so badly and this was a loss to me. However, after receiving the money, I had to prioritize the house and change my compound. We are currently living comfortably as a family which was not attainable. I am not enjoying what I have missing for all these years courtesy of GiveDirectly."

"I spent part of my second transfer on buying four goats that I am currently rearing in my homestead. Also, I bought building materials which include iron sheets, cement, sand, timber, and nails. This was for the renovation of my house becasue it was a temporary one and almost collapsing. It is now decent and I will forever be grateful to this organization. With the remaining amount of money, I bought enough foodstuffs for my family"

"GiveDiretcly has been doing good to the whole of my village in numerous ways. One, the money was directly sent to our Mpesa account without delay and we all received the same amount of cash. This enabled most of us to plan on the money and achieve most of our dreams. Also, in my opinion, I do not see any sector GiveDirectloy failed us."