"My greatest desire has always been to educate my children to the highest level possible. Receiving this money therefore is a big boost toward achieving this dream. I will use the transfers to buy 5 sheep costing approximately 5000 shillings each and 2 cows at approximately 25,000 shillings each. These animals will enable me to pay fees for my children since they will have multiplied in approximately 7 to 8 months."

"I have been struggling to educate my children since I am unable to work. I was shot during clashes some years ago which left my right leg paralysed. Therefore, receiving this money mean I will be able to educate my children throughout their secondary. "

"I was woken up by a message on my phone. Since I could not comprehend any of these messages, I woke up my helper who confirmed to me that GiveDirectly had finally sent my first transfer. I felt very happy, I couldn't get myself to sleep anymore. I stayed awake trying to figure out the best way I would spend the money. I couldn't wait for daybreak to withdraw my money. It was such a joyous moment."

"I have three children in secondary school and one who is due to join college.I have been stressing over how my spouse and I will be able to pay their school fees at the beginning of next year till GiveDirectly came to enroll us.I am very happy.Receiving this money will enable me pay a part of the fees as well as buy a dairy cow.From sale of milk,I will be able to pay fee balances in instalments every month."

"Receiving this money will enable me complete building my house.I built a wooden house but have not been able to complete it due to insufficient funds.My child also started school recently and since am a single parent and he depends on me alone,I intend to buy two heifers which with time will not only provide milk for home consumption but also for sale hence through this I will be able to educate my son."

"It was around 5 am when I heard my phone vibrating. Since I am illiterate my spouse's assistance came in handy as he took the initiative of confirming to me what the message notification was all about. When he checked, he realized it was an Mpesa message from GiveDirectly. They had sent the first transfers as they had promised during enrollment. I was over-excited knowing my life will never be the same again. I knew there were several projects I would start that would totally change my living standards."

"I was awakened by the loud vibration from my mobile phone. I ignored it since I thought they were random messages that are normally sent by our mobile service providers. It was not long before I heard my neighbors say they had received money from GiveDirectly. I got curious and decided to check the messages that had got in earlier. I was shocked to realize I was among the people who had been sent the money. I was overwhelmed with joy. I remember planning how to best I would use the transfers to change my life. It was a very joyous and emotional moment"

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my family now lives in a more presentable house. This would not have been possible had it not have been for GD. With my paltry income from subsistence farming and casual jobs, meeting all the family needs has been challenging for me. Both daily household and children's education needs are my priority thus, I spend much of my income on them leaving me with none to improve our home. I am now glad since I can concentrate on other income-generating activities whenever I get money because I am done with my home improvement. I am happy that we currently stay in a better and more presentable house courtesy of GiveDirectly."

"Financial constraint is my biggest challenge. This has resulted to constant suffering in my family. My spouse spouse supports us with only 2000 shillings a month. It is even more difficult to take care of my mentally ill brother in law with this amount. This is because he deserves special care yet we do not have enough to offer him. Currently I have been sick for the past three days, but I have never seen a doctor since I do not have money for medical fee."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am now a happy and contented person. This is because my family now dress decently and have enough food for consumption. Also, being able to build a decent kitchen for my family is an achievement for my family. I am now at peace since our items will no longer get soaked with rainwater during the rainy season. Also, our living room will always be clean since we will no longer be turning it into a kitchen anymore."