"Upon receiving the first transfer, I spent the first portion of it on livestock where I bought a cow and a goat both costing 33000KES. I used part of the remaining on completing the lighting system in our household by obtaining a battery and other lighting pieces of equipment. I also managed to clear my children's school fees, bought them new clothing, and also stocked some food that was almost running out of stock. We are really grateful as a household after receiving this transfer that we are soon seeing a completely different home from the one we had been having."

"Charcoal burning is the main source of income that I have been doing for my household's upkeep. This work is currently not reliable since I am no longer energetic, plus trees are not in plenty. This has forced me to live a desperate life that has turned my family into a laughing stock to our neighbors and even to my close relatives. I have always felt ashamed living in a house that looks like goats' shade just because I can not afford to construct a nice shelter. Therefore, I consider financial instability as the biggest hardship that I have ever faced in my life."

"I mainly struggle with finding food for my home as i do not have a stable source of income."

"As a home we mainly face the hardship of having enough meals throughout the whole year."

"The biggest hardship i have faced in my life is actually lack of enough money to support my family in all aspects. The maize I harvest every year cannot support my family for the rest of the year."

"The biggest hardship in my life is lack of a descent and spacious house for my family of nine. Am not happy about the fact that my children are forced to borrow some sleeping space."

"Receiving this money means I will be able to improve my home to a better standard. Currently the walls are worn out since part of it is made of mud. This poses a danger especially from wild animals like snakes. I had started constructing the walls using stones and cement but lack of finances halted the process. A big thanks to Give Directly since I will be able to use 200 USD to complete construction of the wall and cementing of the floor too."

"This money will help me solve food challenges I face in my household"

"Receiving this money means ending some of the major challenges that we have been facing in the past..For example we will be able to purchase iron sheets to improve the roof of our house."

"The main problem is a house. My house is not in good condition. The house leaks when the rain falls. It will all be sorted when I receive my transfer."