"I was heading to the dam when my mobile phone started vibrating continuously. Since I am illiterate I decided to go back home so that I can get some help. Upon arriving home, one of my sons decided to check the content of the message only to realize it was an Mpesa message from GIveDirectly. I was overwhelmed with joy for getting such a huge amount of money which is non-refundable."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am now a proud owner of two dairy cows and an ox. I have been having the desire to rear them but I could not afford them since they were very costly and the fact that I am jobless I could not achieve it. With the dairy cows, I assured of getting plenty of milk for free whereby some will be for my family's consumption which will be a surplus to their daily meals and the remaing liters I will sell it to the nearby local markets and friend and generate an income. Also with the ox, I will combine with that of my co-wife and make it a pair whereby it will be of great help to my agricultural activities. I will no longer have to hire those of friends hence saving the money and cater to some other household needs. Also, I will be hiring it to my neighbors and get an additional income as well. From the above, I am optimistic that my children will no longer be sent home to collect school fees since I will be paying in advance courtesy of GiveDirectly."

"I spent part of my first transfer on buying some building materials such as iron sheets, building poles, timber, and threads. This was for the renovation of my house since the previous one was not spacious. Also bought some livestock such goats. This is what I have been yearning to keep in my compound but I could not afford it since they were very costly. With the reming amount of money, I bought sufficient foodstuffs for my family and some other household items."

"I spent part of my first transfer on buying some beddings such as a new bed, a mattress, and bedsheets. This was to replace the old mats and traditional beds. I also bought some livestock which includes four goats. These will serve as the living assets that I will lean on just in case of any financial difficulties. With the remaing amount of money, I am using it in buying enough foodstuffs and decent clothes for my family."

"It was around 3 PM when I was lying on my bed then I heard my neighbors celebrating and mentioning GiveDirectly. I decided to check my phone since it was in silent mode. Wow! I also confirmed there was an Mpesa message from GiveDirectly. I felt so happy and shared the good news with my children."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that the transfer has enabled me to clear an outstanding balance for a piece of land. I am planning to build a rental house on this piece of land. This will assure me of a stable source of income once I begin this project. I am grateful to GiveDirectly because it would have taken me months to clear this debt."

"I received the transfer message at around midday as I was relaxing from my days activities. I heard my phone ringing informing me of an incoming message. On checking, I had received my first transfer from GiveDirectly. I was instantly filled with unspeakable joy as I planned to withdraw it."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have a heifer to keep in my homestead. My expectation is that this heifer will reproduce and have many of them. I had none at first though I desired to own them since they are valuable assets that I can rely on in case of a financial need. Besides, I am assured of getting milk to sell and also for my family's consumption."

"The biggest difference in my daily is that the transfer has enabled me to buy some goats which are living assets to me. They are valuable assets that will readily help me in case of a financial need. I am expecting them to reproduce and increase in number. I can later on exchange them for cows. I am assured that my children's education is secured because I can readily sell to raise their fees."

"I heard my phone ringing, notifying me of an incoming message in the afternoon. I called for my helper who confirmed to me that I had received my first transfer from GiveDirectly. I felt happy to receive the financial help."