"The biggest difference is that the money which I received from GiveDirectly, has enabled me to boost my business. My profits has increased since I earn more from blow-drying services and sale of braids. The profits has enabled me to meet my daily needs with less struggle. Again, I got a dairy cow which I couldn't afford to buy anytime soon. I believe this would start giving us milk on the next few months."

"I am a teacher by profession but so far, I haven't gotten employment. I usually survive with casual jobs to provide for my family. I had no plans to build a better house anytime soon due to menial income. After receiving the transfers, I implemented my dream of having a good house for my family. I am glad that we have a better house now as a result of GiveDirectly's support."

"My first transfers which I received from GiveDirectly, I spent KES 17000 on buying ironsheets in readiness to build a better house. I then spent another KES 15000 on paying school fees for my child who is sit for final exams soon. Another amount of KES 10000, I spent on food and clothings. The remaining amount of KES 10000, I invested in grocery business so that I would continue generating income."

"When GiveDirectly came to our village to enroll us to the program, I saw it was a new dawn for us. I have been working extra to provide for my family but it was never enough to save to build a better house. When I got my first transfers, I spent KES 45000 on purchasing ironsheets, nails, timber and building posts for house construction. Now I got a two room house which is complete and we recently moved in. We are no longer rained on like it use to be with our previous house which had leaking roof. The remaining portion of approximately KES 9500, I spent on paying school fees for my five children who are in school."

"The biggest hardship I have face is of not having my own house."

"This money means a lot to me. I don't have enough food right now so I will use the money to buy food. I will also buy fertilizer which I will use during the next farming season. On top that, I will buy clothes and beddings."

"The major challenge I face is not having a good house. My house leaks a lot and I sleep on the floor. This is very difficult to live in during the rainy season."

"I am very happy to be a beneficiary of this program. I am now having plans to build a house in my home village as I came to this village due to my work as a primary school teacher. The other money will now go towards buying necessary household items such as a bed, mattress and others."

"This money means a good and comfortable home for me and my grandchildren. I look forward to start renovations for my house especially the windows and cement for the floor. The other will go towards fertilizer and livestock especially goats."

"I am now looking forward to start a business. From the business I will be able to take care of my family as we are now expecting a child to be born soon. We are also going to buy some few household items as we do not have enough for now."