"The biggest difference in my daily life is the fact that I am now a proud owner of a piece of land. Before GiveDirectly came into my life, I used to lease my neighbor's lands every planting season. This was expensive for me and sometimes I could not afford it. For now, its a relief because I will be saving the money that I have been using in leasing the farms and cater to my other household expenses."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is the construction of a new house which I never had before. For a long time, I have been praying over this idea of constructing a new house that came to pass after receiving our first transfer. I am thankful that this had to happen at this time. Now I feel that am at the same level with the rest of the people in the community now having a good house and a fenced compound."

"Since I bought a new motorbike with part of the transfers which I received, now my work is so smooth as I do not go for repair more often as it was before. I have saved a lot now as I get to reach to the farmers on time and save more money which enable to cater to my family needs."

"I thank GiveDirectly because were it not for this financial support, I wouldn't have managed to build a good house. I am at peace now because I got a good house. I am happy because I can now access a good shelter, unlike the previous house which was nearly collapsing since it was unstable from the roof."

"I spent part of the transfers which I got to add to the shop and grocery which I had started. I boosted this venture to enabled me earn more income. The money which I generate from this business has enabled me to cater to my family needs with less struggle."

"I was overwhelmed with joy when I realized I had received my first transfer from GiveDirectly. I immediately started planning on how I will utilize my transfer appropriately."

"Having the two dairy cows which I am currently rearing in my compound brings the biggest difference in my daily life. I have really been willing to have them in my homestead but they were too expensive for me. These are the well thoughtful assets that I can readily lean on in case of financial difficulties. I am expecting them to reproduce and I will soon have many of them. This will enable me to sell milk and get an income which I will be able to pay school fees without struggling like before. I am extremely thankful to GiveDirectly because I would not have purchased any at my own cost if t were not for the support."

"It was around 7 in the morning when I saw a message notification. I was so curious to know its contents because it was so unusual to receive a message at such an hour. After checking, I realized that it was an Mpesa message from GiveDirectly. Wow! I had finally received my first transfer. I was so excited because I knew I will achieve a lot."

"I spent my first transfer to buy some building materials to use in building a spacious house for my family. I settled on this since I did not have a good house and a kitchen. I am glad because I currently live in my good house and I have a better kitchen"

"I spent my transfer on paying for my medication for I was sick and admitted in the hospital. I did not have any money at that time and yet the bill was growing day by day, I don't have to much to pay. The transfers have been helpful here though his condition is not improving yet I have managed to get quality treatment because I have been servicing my bills. The remaining portion, I spent on purchasing building materials for constructing a house. Now we have a good ironed roofed house which is more specious."