"I spent part of my first transfer on buying a second-hand motorcycle. I opted to buy it for my spouse because previously he had been from a neighbor and he was paid on commission. I also bought some beddings such as two mattresses. We used to sleep on some old mats which we were not comfortable with. I then bought some building materials such as building poles such a building poles and some threads. I was renovating my house which was almost collapsing. I also paid school fees fr my children and bought them some new school uniforms as well. The remaining amount of money I bought some sufficient foodstuffs for my family that would take us to the next harvesting season."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have bought a dairy cow. I had always wished to buy a cow to help me improve my diet and earn an extra coin through milk sales but I couldn't due to scarce resources. I used to buy milk on a daily basis and it was so costly for me. I depend on casual jobs to earn an income to meet the basic needs of the family. I am glad that soon I will have enough milk for my family consumption and surplus to sell to earn an income to meet other needs. I no longer do much of the casual jobs, I have devoted much of my time on my farm looking after my cow which is easier. I am so much happy because GiveDirectly has made my life better by adding me such an asset."

"I felt at peace and happy on receiving the transfers. I acknowledged God's greatness in my life because he did to me what has never happened to me."

"The moment I saw the mobile money message, I woke my wife up and told her. We both became happy, my wife said "The star has finally shinned on our household." It was a very exciting moment for us."

"When I got the message on my phone, I felt very happy. I kept my phone untill my husband came back because I felt it was not safe if it was just left on table."

"Having purchased a television, I feel happy because it now keep me entertained and updated of what is happening in the country and the world at large. I used to admire people with televisions and it was my wish that I get one too. GiveDirectly money has made it possible for me."

"The moment I received my money, I felt very happy to get unconditional cash which I had never got in life."

"The moment I received my transfer, I felt very happy because I was going to add another house and mattresses for my children."

"I felt very excited because I got money for clearing school debt and cementing my house which had taken my long."

"My life has changed because I bought a motorbike for transportation business. On a daily basis, I can have a profit of ten thousand shillings which has enabled me to provide for my family like food, treatment and also paying school fees. Previously, I could not afford to meet my family needs because I had no source of income."