"I can still recall I was at my friend's farm harvesting cowpeas when my mobile phone started vibrating. Since I had been been given a time frame for that particular job, I decided to ignore the message. After finishing the work is when I decide to check the content of the message. I was over executed and I remember leaving and rushing home. I was so glad to know my dream of owning a dairy cow is now achievable."

"It was around 11 AM that is when I got a message notification on my phone. I was a bit nervous and wondered who would send me a message at that time of the day. I checked, only to realize that it was an Mpesa message from GiveDirectly. I was very happy knowing i will finally own a decent house."

"It was exactly 8 AM when I was washing the utensils then my phone started ringing. I left whatever I was up to and concentrated on checking the content of the notification. Wow! i could not belive what i saw, itb was the Mpesa message from GiveDirecty. I was overwhelmed with joy and felt like I have been born again."

"I got a notification on my phone that I had received a message and upon checking who the message was from, I got so excited to learn that I had received my first transfer that GiveDirectly had promised to send us during the enrolment. I felt so happy and started celebrating with the rest of my family members."

"I remember very well it was around 10 AM when I saw the notification from my mobile phone. Without wastng time, I decided to check its content and realize it was an Mpesa message from GiveDirectly. Wow i had finally received my first transfer as promised earlier. I was over-excited for I knew I would finally achieve what i had desired to own."

"I spent KES 20000 of my first transfer to pay school fees for my children. They had huge fee arrears and I could not pay for them on time. To avoid being discontinued on their studies, I cleared the arrears and paid in advance. This has given me enough time to prepare me for the next payment. I spent the remaining amount of the transfer on building a decent iron roofed house. I was previously sheltering in a grass thatched house with no hopes of upgrading to a better house. I purchased enough building materials which include iron sheets, building poles and nails to construct the new house. I am no longer worried whenever it rains unlike before when I would be forced to look for shelter elsewhere."

"I am happy that I got a dairy cow which gives is milk which we never had before. Every time, I go looking after these cow, am being thankful to GiveDirectly for having considered me for the support."

"I was busy with my house chores when I received a message notification and quickly, I checked and to my surprise, I had received KES 55000 to my mobile money account. I was full of joy and happiness. This was the time when I knew that God is there for me. As I had been yearning to have a house but I couldn't afford. This was the time when I knew that I am going to have a better shelter over our heads."

"My first transfers which I received from GiveDirectly, I spent KES 20000 on purchasing building materials for constructing a new house for my girls. This was my first priority since we had only one house where we would occupy with my teenage girls and this isn't accepted in our culture. I also bought two goats for rearing at a cost of KES 7500. This would act as an investment to remember good deeds by GiveDirectly. I was lacking some clothes and food and I committed KES 17000 on buying two sacks of maize, utensils and a few pairs of clothes for my family members. Lastly, it was time for my two children to go back to school and I gave them KES 4000 for thier bus fare and pocket money. I am so greatful that I got these funds which enabled me to transform my livelihood and that of my children."

"I spent part of my first transfer on buying three goats at a total of KES 9000. I opted in purchasing them because their food is readily available and they reproduce twice a year. To add to that, I bought some beddings which include a bed and mattress. Previously, I have used torn blankets as beddings which I was always uncomfortable with. Also, I started a business selling clothes in the town center which is now my main source of income and I think God so far so good. With the remaining amount of money, I bought enough foodstuff for my family."