"My expectation in the next six months is to complete paying my college fees and waiting for my graduation. I am taking a twelve months business course paid fully with the transfer which I get from GiveDirectly. I am hopeful that after this, I will have my certificates which will help me get a job. I want to support my parents because my younger siblings are still in school. I will be happier to see them get a good education and prosper in life."

"I used part of the money I recently received to pay my rent to avoid any issues with my landlord who does not like it when one delays with the rent. The previous month had not been so fruitful in terms of income so, all I could do was to take care of the most crucial needs of my family with the transfer, so I used the rest of the money to cater for my electricity bill and foodstuff."

"The transfer has enabled me to purchase building materials which include iron sheets and poles to construct a new house. I have been living in a grass thatched house for long. I am happy that very soon my new, decent and iron roofed house will be complete and ready for sheltering. So far, this is the biggest difference in my daily life. "

"I was lying on my bed when I received the Mpesa message. I dont know how to read so I just slept. In the morning, I gave my son who is in class 7 to read the for me before he left for school. He told me its money from GiveDirectly. I was very happy. I waited for 3 days before withdrawing the money because my son who was to help me was only available over the weekend"

"In the next six months l expect to have started the business of selling fish and getting enough money to support my spouse pay school fee for our children."

"I received the transfer notification in the morning. I called for my helper at daybreak who confirmed to me that the message was from GiveDirectly. I had finally received my first transfer from them. I was happy for the money and thankful to God and to GiveDirectly for the financial assistance."

"I saw the transfer notification early in the morning. On checking who the sender was, I realized that it was from GiveDirectly informing me that I had finally received my first transfer from them. I felt happy and rejoiced with my family as we planned on what we would spend the transfer on."

"Receiving this money means that I will be able to build a new kitchen and a poultry house.My kitchen is now very old and am always afraid that it will collapse on us.I also do not have any other source of income except for my small piece of land where I plant maize,beans and potatoes.I feel that if i keep some chicken,I will be able to have another source of income especially through the sale of eggs"

"I have always wished to start an income generating activity in order to be self employed but due to lack of capital, i haven't been able to do so. The business opportunity that i foresee would earn me more profit is buying livestock cheaply from the village and selling them in the market at a higher price. I also plan to start poultry farming in my farm where my spouse will spearhead this project. This will enable us to support each other in generating income for our family."

"The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is bringing up my children.It is the dream of every parent that their children complete school and get employed.My children have really disappointed me.Three of my children rebelled and dropped out of primary school.My daughter whom I had a lot of hope for did not join college as I had wished since she got pregnant just after completing secondary school.My children have really stressed me but the word of God has been my comfort and I always thank Him for blessing me with children."