"I had gone for my lunch break from my work in a nearby cafe when I received a message in my phone. When I checked the contents, it was an Mpesa from GiveDirectly, I had received my first transfer. I was overwhelmed with joy having received the financial support."

"I used my transfer to buy house building accessories such as iron sheets,window flames,bricks,and many more,i did this because i plan to build a house as soon as we get into the dry season some other things i just bought for pressure is mattress,and extra food that's all."

"Owning the cow is the biggest difference in my daily life. Having livestock in my compound is a saving for my children's education. I have some goats which I keep alongside the cow. My expectation is to see these livestock multiply and use them to raise school fees for my young children in future. Besides, the cow will be producing milk for my family's consumption, and I can as well sell the surplus and earn an income. The income can help me to meet my daily household needs such as foodstuffs for my family."

"I used the money to buy Food for my family, beddings, fertilizer, clothes for my children and utensils. In addition to that, I bought a bicycle which my husband uses for business and we started a business of buying shoes in town and selling them in the village."

"the moment i received the money i was very happy knowing that i will have a good house and i will solve other family problems."

"A lot of things have changed. Buy most importantly I have been able to purchase iron sheets which could take me a along time to have money and buy on my own."

"I bought iron sheets, window frames and other things for kids including cement and food."

"I have managed to buy bricks, door frames, window and iron sheets so that I can build a new house"

"I bought 24 iron sheets. Matress and 3 bags of maize for food. I also bought blankets for my kids and myself."

"The monent that i saw a notification message that i have received money from Givedirectly i was very happy in and i was also thankful to Givedirectly because i did not expect this to happen in my life."