"I remember very well it was around 6:30 AM when I was heading to the farm when my phone started ringing. On checking, I confirmed it was an Mpesa message informing me that I had received my first transfer from GiveDrectly. I felt so happy and I had to go back home and celebrated with my family."

"I was overwhelmed with joy the moment I received my first transfer. Everyone in the Village was equally happy for thy had also received their portions. I rejoiced with my family and started planning how best I would use the money."

"I was still in bed when my phone started ringing. decided to check who it might be. On checking, I realized it was an Mpesa message from GiveDirectly. They had debited my first transfer as they had promised during the enrolment period. I felt so happy and started celebrating with my family."

"I can still remember vividly I was from the washroom when I heard my phone ringing. I decided to check who might have sent the message at such an hour since it was so unusual. I was so happy after realizing it was an Mpesa message from GiveDirectly. Without wasting time I started planning on how best I would utilize it."

"The financial support has empowered me to finish constructing my house which I had no hopes of completing it any time soon. The previous house was in a poor state and it was very small. It could not fit some of my family members and they could always seek shelter at their friend's house. It was also hard for me to host visitors, and whenever I had them, I had to ask my neighbors to host them because I only had a single room. I was always feeling embarrassed. My wish was to complete the house in time but then I had some basic needs to cater to and whatever I used to earn was very little. This is now history because I managed to complete it and in the next few days I will be shifting to the new house and this brings the biggest difference in my daily life."

"I was awakened by the loud vibration from my mobile phone. At first, I ignored it but then I became so curious and decided to check who it could be. On checking, I did not believe what I saw. It was an Mpesa message from GiveDiretly. I felt wow!"

"I spent part of my first transfer on buying some building materials such as iron sheets, nails, and threads. This was for the construction of a new house for my sons who have been staying at their grandmother's house because my house was small. I then bought some plastic chairs to replace the old mats that I have been using to sit on. In addition to that, I bought a solar panel which is now helping me at night and charging my phone as well. I later bought a mattress for my children. I also bought a pair of oxen as my living assets that I can depend on just in case of any emergency. The remaining amount I am using it buying enough foodstuffs for my family."

"My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer in that I would not have been in a position to build a house. Before, I used to live in a house which was almost collapsing and during rainy periods I would keep my belonging at one corner which was much safer. Now I am happy that I got a decent house which is more secure and much comfortable."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is the fact that I can now sleep under a decent shelter. Having no stress about a debt. All the happiness I got is as a result of Give Directly's financial support."

"I spent a larger part of my first transfer on buying some more stocks for my kiosk business. This has been my source of income for all those years and the business was not doing well which was stressing my family. I then settled some hospital bills since one of my relatives was sick and he later passed on. I then constructed a small kitchen because my house was not spacious enough. The remaining amount, I am using it buying enough foodstuffs for my family and some other household items which I did not have."