"I received a message in the morning that confirmed GiveDirectly had sent money but out of disbelieve, I decided to confirm through checking my Mpesa account balance . I felt very happy after making sure it was true since I knew the money will facilitate an acquisition of a new house that I have always longed for."

"My day starts at 6 am in the morning therefore while I was milk my cows I heard a message alert , thereafter, I decided to check it out that is when I knew GiveDirectly had sent money . I felt relieved since I knew the money will help me in terms of paying school fees for my children and upon informing my spouse she jumped out of joy then we celebrated together."

"I received money from GiveDirectly in the morning . I felt very happy because getting financial assistance like I did it is always an honor and relief since it happens in rare occasions. Thereafter we sat as a family and planned on how best to use the money through factoring pressing needs first ."

"My first plan is building a house at a cost of 300 USD.My current house is just one room and I have a plan of marrying very soon.A larger family requires more space and a one bedroomed house will work out well for me.Secondly,I will buy a dairy cow."

"Receiving this money means I will be able to build a more durable house made of bricks, purchase two indigenous dairy cows and a sewing machine."

"Receiving this money means I will be able to pay fees for my children, 1 in secondary and 5 in primary school. A good future for them through education is top of my priorities."

"Receiving this money means we will be able to construct a two bedroom house to accommodate all 6 of us. We will also buy 2 indigenous dairy cows and a solar panel."

"I expect to live in a more comfortable and spacious house now that I will have finished expanding it according to how I desire it to be. I have big children that require separate rooms for privacy. Once I accomplish this goal of expanding my house I will be a happier mother. In addition to that, we will never be rained on during the winter season"

"Water security has always been my priority. I have always desired to buy a 10,000 liters water tank which costs approximately 64,000 shillings. Receiving this money will enable me to afford the tank since i will only top Shs.9000 to my first transfer."

"I have always wanted to rear 20 sheep but I only have 12. I also want to build a dairy unit but I have not been able to build one due to lack of finances. Receiving this money means I will be able to accomplish my set goals."