"My village had benefited some time back that I had given up hope of ever getting this transfer. However, the moment I received my first transfer sms notification, I felt so delighted that at last, I had also got my long awaited transfer."

"Before this cash transfer, I used to suffer from paptic ulcer because I could stress myself on how to secure my children's future. Putting in mind that I am single mother with lots of responsibilities and at the samtime staying with my parents. Nevertheless, I was opportuned to deposite for a plot of land where I intend to set up a home for my children."

"My life has changed because through this cash transfer, I managed to hire labour force on time and farmed on large scale.This season I am very hopeful of getting good yields. Previously, the yields were very poor because I farmed late and had small labour force . Secondly, my children can afford to dress well as opposed to when they wore torn clothes."

"We did not have a house of our own and lived in our brother-in-law's house so when we received the money, we used most of it to construct a new house so that we can have a place of our own. We spent some of the money on personal items such as clothes and shoes."

"We spent most of the first transfer on a 3000 liter water tank to help us harvest rain water. Our aim was to curb the water problem that we've had for a long time in our region which ultimately affected our day lives. We depended on a seasonal river that was five kilometers away and when it dried up, we would be forced to buy water at a very expensive price from the local water vendors. We also launched a small chicken project where we bought 12 local breed chicken that now provides us with eggs for domestic consumption and for sale. This now means that my family can have a change in diet and whenever I sell the eggs,I can raise money for dome of the household needs without having to depend on my husband. The rest of the money was spent on foodstuff and clothing."

"When I received my first transfers, I felt so happy as what I had been promised had just been fulfilled. I felt so happy about what I had just received as we had been promised that the money was unconditional and I had big plans for it. I knew that all shall come to pass."

"The first transfers which I received from GiveDirectly, I spent KES 35000 to buy hybrid heifer for rearing. I then spent another KES 15000 on paying registration fee for water connection, buying water pipes and paying for labour. The remaining amount I spent KES 3000 on buying clothes and food for my children. Lastly, the remaining amount I spent on constructing a poultry house. I had no cow before and now I am proud to have a one. Water was the main challange as I would spent alot of time to fetch water with long ques at water point."

"I could not believe it when I saw the message, ever since I had never received such an amount before. I felt over joyed as I knew that my life will greatly change."

"Since I was promised that I would receive transfers from Give Directly, I would regularly check my phone after enrolment. One morning I received message notification and I was so curious to know its contents because it was so unusual to receive a message at such an hour. I felt so happy when I confirmed that I had received my first transfers from Give Directly."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is the solar lighting systems that I bought some a few months ago. Lighting my home had always been a problem because a small solar lamp which I had broke down and it forced me to use my phone torch for lighting in my house. My house now is well lit and am always proud and happy to see my home is having good lighting."