"Receiving this money means a stable source of income for my household. To ensure this materializes, I intend to start livestock keeping especially indigenous dairy cows that will be producing milk for sale. This will mean a consistent income for my family, unlike as of today, where my husband is a casual laborer and his income is very minimal. In most cases, we skip some meals. I, therefore, plan to invest $600 on this project to get 3 cows. The remaining amount will support me to cater to other basic needs like food, clothing, and education for my children."

"The biggest hardship I have faced in life is the inadequacy of funds. I am a motorbike taxi rider. I get an average of approximately Ksh 300 a day. We equally share that money with my parents who are at the sunset age of their life. This money is hardly enough to cater to a family of 3. Apart from the meager income I get, the job itself is tedious because it requires one to wake up early and work tirelessly in searching for clients. Something that I have never dreamt of doing in my life."

"We enjoy a higher style of living after receiving the transfer. The money enabled us have a bigger house with more rooms than the one we had before. Initially, we had a single-roomed house but we have built a new one with two additional rooms. Thus, we have some private rooms unlike before. Besides, my son enjoyed ample study time, something that could attract better performance. I wish God blesses GiveDirectly to continue improving more lives."

"lack of a good source of income is my biggest challenge. I always work as a gardener at our nearby gardens this job is tiresome and it is not guaranteed because of the high level of unemployment. In a day make 200 Kenya shillings which is not enough to cater for all our needs."

"Receiving this money means a lot to me because I have an ambition of being a large scale farmer earn an income from it and invest in my children's education. As the bread winner of my family, who works as a casual labourer, I am not always fortunate to be called for jobs daily. On the days I work I only get $3, I have 4 children in school and paying the school fees has been a struggle. My children get sent home on a regular basis because of fee arreas. So most of my transfer will be used in providing better education by paying school fees and built a bigger house which can accommodate my large family."

"I was very thankful And grateful. I did not expect this"

"Ironsheets, maize,blankets and pots for her house the recipient is so greatful cause never did she ever think of having such in her life"

"Building a house iron shewts"

"The biggest hardship I've faced in my life is constant illness and not having access to close medical care. Because we stay very far and it's hard to get to the hospital"

"I spent my transfer to acquire a cow for $150. This was to improve my livestock rearing which I had started with my first transfer. I also bought a mattress and bed for $120, I was sleeping on the traditional bed which was not comfortable and my kids were spending their nights on the floor. I also purchase school uniforms, books and paying fees for my 5 children."