"I plan to allocate my transfers towards acquiring livestock, particularly goats and chickens, as I lack a stable source of income. Currently, I own two goats that I am diligently caring for, recognizing them as a reliable support system in times of need. The assistance from my children is limited due to their large families and engagement in manual labor. I see building my own assets, such as livestock, as a crucial safety net to address any future financial challenges that may arise."

"My current residence is not spacious and has a grass thatched roof. During heavy rain, my husband and I have to seek shelter from a neighbor due to leaks. With the monthly financial support, I'm now able to plan for the future. I intend to save a portion each month to buy iron sheets and eventually construct a larger house with a stable iron roof. This way, I can look forward to a worry-free life during rains, knowing my family will have a decent and secure home."

"GiveDirectly excels in providing cash transfers through mpesa, a secure and efficient method of money transfer. I am genuinely pleased that these cash transfers have allowed me to acquire goats and, concurrently, stabilize my charcoal business. Their operational approach is excellent, and I believe there is no need for any changes to be made."

"In the coming years and beyond, my primary goal is to accomplish the education of my children. Currently, I have one child in class eight, another in form three, and one more in form four. The aspiration is to see them through their respective educational journeys, ensuring they complete their studies successfully. My wish is the completion of my children's education, guiding them through crucial milestones such as completing class eight and successfully finishing form three and four. The reason behind this goal is rooted in the profound joy and gratitude it would bring me. Education is a pathway to a brighter future for my children, opening doors to opportunities that can break the cycle of limited resources. This will involves careful financial planning and dedication to meeting educational expenses. This may include tuition fees, books, and other related costs. By prioritizing and allocating resources effectively, I hope to create an environment where my children can focus on their studies without financial barriers hindering their educational progress. In essence, my wish is to witness the academic success of my children, and the motivation behind it is the happiness and gratitude that would come from providing them with the tools to build a better future through education."

"Planting with my open fence proved challenging as goats owned by different farmers often disturbed our crops. In our area, livestock are allowed to move freely, making it necessary for us to guard our crops all day until harvest. Fortunately, we received a cash transfer of $450 from GiveDirectly, allowing us to address some pressing issues. I allocated $300 to tackle the problem by fencing our farm. Before this, we lacked the financial means to erect a protective barrier. The remaining funds, $80 were used to address our food scarcity issues. As my husband and I, depend on casual jobs and small-scale farming to sustain our family. Over the past three years, unpredictable rainfall has rendered our farming efforts unsuccessful, leaving us with no harvest. In addition, i used $70 to purchase Christmas clothes for our three children since it was during that festive season, and buying new clothes for them was the norm and the timely transfer from GiveDirectly made this possible. Our reliance on casual jobs had often left us struggling to make ends meet, making such expenses a luxury. With the support of GiveDirectly, we've been able to fence our farm, ensure food availability, and provide a joyous Christmas experience for our children. The cash transfer came at a crucial time, alleviating the financial strain we faced and offering hope for a more stable future."

"My aspiration for this year is to empower myself financially by joining a merry go round, a local group of women making monthly contribution to the village bank. I will be joining the group of 15 beginning this month and hope to raise about 20000 KES by the end of the year to build a new house to comfortably accommodate my family of 8. I will be excited to accomplish this!"

"My aspiration for this year is to build a bigger and better house for my family of 3. I will be able to live comfortably with an inevitably growing family."

"For a long time I have stayed in a dilapidated house, with broken walls which let in water in the raining season,and extream heat during sunshine. My hope for the year is to renovate this house and it would really make me excited and boost my esteem to live in a decent house with my 3 children. Moreover, having worked in a hotel before, my other ambition for the year is to open up a food kiosk in the village."

"My plans for this year is to accumulate material wealth like goats and more chicken. At any given time of emergencies, I would be in a better position to overcome by disposing any of my assets to cash. This already means a stable future for my family of 3."

"I started a babers saloon and I also completed my house"