"The biggest difference is shifting from a timber walled house to a brick walled house. This is because my timber walled house was old, worn out because the timber were eaten up and would fall out any time.For a longtime I had desired to have one but it wasn't possible because I couldn't afford. I had been a PTA teacher for a long time and wouldn't be paid for close to two months and I was frustrated and left my job. I now very happy because my dream of living in a brickwalled house has come to pass."

"I heard my phone ring at around six twenty nine in the morning while still asleep.On checking it, it was Mpesa notification message from GiveDirectly and we were very happy and excited. Immmediately we woke up and my husband went to withdraw quickly without taking breakfast. The following day is when we made orders and our shop is now fully stocked."

"The biggest difference in my daily is purchase of a solar lighting system which has lit my house and compound and my house can be easily identified from far even at night this quite contrary to before. Initially, we used to rely on kerosene lamps which is costly and quite dim as compared to the solar lighting system. I had desired to buy a solar lighting system after seeing on my neighbors houses were well lit during night time but couldn't afford.There is also increased happiness in my house the floor of my house is currently being cemented and I now I won't have to smear anymore."

"The biggest difference in my life is building a modern kitchen because the I had one was old and worn out.It was a shame when visitors came visiting because the kitchen walls would fall apart especially during rainy season and the grass-thatched roofs we're leaking. I had desired to build one for a long time but I was not able to but now I am very happy and grateful to GiveDirectly because the transfers came at a time when my kitchen was in a sorry state. Right now, I can comfortably welcome visitors because I also extended my single room. I am more confident walking on the road because I have bought decent clothing for my family and we are more neat than before. Availability of adequate food has also made my kids grow healthy and happy.Initially, we relied on casual labor hence would eat from hand to mouth but GD transfers have enabled me buy food in bulk. The transfers have also enabled me buy farm inputs and plant on time like other neighbors who are better off but this wasn't the case before."

"It was around six twenty in the morning while still asleep when I heard the message tone ring. I was very excited when I checked the SMS and confirmed it was the GiveDirectly tranfsers I had been eargerly waiting for. I immediately relayed the good news to my wife and we danced for joy. Coincidentally, that very day was a market day in our place so we headed straight to the market centre, withdrew the money from one of the MoMo agents and started buying shopping as we had agreed."

"It was around six in the morning while still asleep and I heard my phone message tone ring. On checking I saw Mpesa notification from GiveDirectly and was very excited. I decided to still sleep on and I relayed the good news to my husband who works far away when I woke up and he too was super excited."

"The biggest difference in my life is owning a dairy cow which wouldn't be possible before and I had alot of stress. Having bought my own cow , I am certain that my daughter's future is secure. Right now, my day is occupied with alot of work because with the transfersI started a poultry project, crop and dairy farming which all require my attention. I am glad that there's is no more idling because I have a lot on my plate. I have also bought expensive clothes which couldn't afford before and my family can't be happier to GiveDirectly for this precious gift."

"It was around six while still asleep when my neighbor came asking whether I received the tranfers. Because I hadn't heard the message tone ring I only checked my phone and to surprise there 55000 shillings lay before me. I was very excited and showed my wife the Mpesa confirmation SMS and we immediately woke full of excitement and energy. We then withdrew the money around 11am and were very grateful to GiveDirectly."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is completion of my house which impossible because of school fees burden.Sleeping in a house without a ceiling board for the past two years has been quite a challenge.At night it would very cold sometimes,but now we can sleep comfortably. I am only planning to furnish my house with furniture from the next transfers.My children are now more neat and well fed. I have peace of mind and very happy when I see my heifer grazing."

"The biggest difference in my life is happiness because I am financially independent. Right now as an old woman I get to choose what I want to it and can access my medication in a timely manner."