"The moment I received my transfer, I felt very happy because I got money for cementing my permanent house which had taken me one year."

"The moment I received money, I felt very happy because for money for paying school fees for my 2 grandchildren who are orphaned."

"My life is differnet in that I have cleared the debt which was burdening me and I have repossessed my farm land which was taken as security for the loan. I hope to start using it next season because the person I owed has not yet harvested his crops. Secondly, I'm very comfortable in my marriage because my bride price was paid as opposed to before when my parents had not received anything."

"My life has changed because through this cash transfer, I acquired a bicycle which has enabled me transport my tomatoes and silver fish to different markets. Secondly, my sitting room looks beautiful because of the nice chairs I bought. In the past, I walked for long distances and had no seats to offer the visitors."

"My life has improved because I acquired my two bulls for ploughing my farm land this season. I hope to add another to make three and then partner with my brother to make four since they are still young. Previously, I hired someone's bulls and also used local tools like hoe."

"My lifestyle has changed drastically. I built a permanent house and bade farewell to thatched house. I had lived in a thatched house for over ten years. It was small and expensive to maintain. I àm happy and lucky to have been sent the cash transfer."

"I feel relieved from the school burden that I had. Before I received the cash transfer, our children had been sent home for school fees. This bothered me alot and unfortunately I had no other option. Thanks be to GiveDirectly for sending the cash transfers at the right time."

"I am relieved that I have officially married a wife. I had no other feasible plan on how to acquire dowry. Much as I was thinking of venturing more into agriculture. It would not have earned me enough income."

"I look much healthier because I eat good food and sleep on a much comfortable mattress. I also hired a fertile piece of farm land that will boost my food supply. In the past, I had alot of stress and worries because of lack of money to buy various types of food."

"I heard the phone buzz at night and when my spouse read it. We jubilated on top of our voices."