"I expect to have bought the building materials and built a new kitchen. I also plan to buy a goat for rearing for the financial security of the family. When faced with financial constraints, I can easily sell them and get money to pay school fees for my child, buy food and any other household requirements or needs."

"The moment I received my money I felt so happy. It was very early in the morning when I was checking my phone as usual, little did I know that GiveDirectly has sent me some money. I felt so happy the moment I read the message confirming that I have received 55000 KES. I have never received such an amount of money before. I depend on the casual jobs in the village and the amount of money I get is so small. I immediately planned on buying a cow the following week."

"I expect to have bought the building materials and built a new house in my own compound. I still live in my father's compound and I wish to have my own so that my sons can have a place to build their own houses in future."

"My expectation in the near future is to be in a position to be of help to someone else in need. I plan to invest more and be in a better financial position that will allow me to do this. I got encouraged when GiveDirectly; out of nowhere came to us and helped us. The fact that we are total strangers and they were able to trust us and gave us that much melts my heart. That really touched my heart and swore that I will always help someone whenever I am in a position to do so. I hope my business will grow, and boost me in this mission. I also wish to be in good health and strength to do all these activities."

"After I completed constructing a new kitchen I am thinking of starting a poultry farming. I believe that when I got some chicken I would collect some eggs which when I get to sell I would earn money which would enable me to cater to my family needs. This would relieve me from the daily hustle of seeking casual jobs to meet my daily bills."

"In the next six months, I am hopeful that the construction of the shop will have been completed and will be happily moving in with a rejuvenated effort to be more productive compared to the previous months."

"With the current trends of things, we are really energized and having a lot of hopes on the currently started projects. In the next six months, we expect to have harvested the first produce from our farms and also the poultry project will have picked."

"I received the notification early in the morning and when I checked the contents of the message, I was greatly overjoyed because GiveDirectly had finally sent my first transfer. I thanked them as I began to plan for the money."

"I heard my neighbours shouting joyfully early in the morning. After I enquired from them, I was told of the good news that GiveDirectly had finally sent the money that they had promised us. Because I couldn't comprehend the contents of the messages in my phone, I called my helper who later confirmed to me that indeed I had received my transfer. I was instantly filled with happiness and I celebrated with my family for the financial support."

"I expect my life to change a lot in the next six months because I shall have more poultry and subsequently expect offspring from my goat. Besides, I will be spending more time on my farm and significantly reduce the amount of time and energy that I could otherwise be spending on my neighbors' farm. There will be a switch on my main source of income from the casual work that I normally do to being self-employed and working on my farm. I expect to be in a better position to meet my family needs especially my children's school fees on time to give them a humble time in school."