"My life has changed in that, I am happy because I built a permanent house, acquired bedding and above all, I bought a cow as a saving. Before, I used to sleep in a grass thatched house that was expensive to maintain."

"Previously, I could not afford to buy a lot of things. I have ventured into large scale sugarcane farming which is so lucrative as we have milling company in our village. When I harvest the produce, I plan to use the money I get from the sale to start up my own business which will more generate income for my family's upkeep."

"My life is currently different from how it would have been had I never received the transfer since I have been able to build a house for my mother. It had always been my prayer to do so but I had not managed due to the little income I usually get from my daily hustles. My sister had been sent back home because her school fees arrears had overwhelmed my mother from settling them. Because of this, I am now happy that I was able to pay them and my sister is now at school studying. Without GiveDirectly's help, this would not have been possible and I really thank God for sending GiveDirectly to us."

"I spent part of my most recent transfer on buying a cow. I decided to buy a cow because its easy to maintain and its food is locally available. I believe it will reproduce to fill my compound. The cow is my investment as well as a source of income through the sale of milk after it starts reproducing. My mother will then be sending me the money she will be getting from the sale of milk every month and I will be using it to improve my life. I also took part of my money and bought a bicycle. With this, I will no longer be using matatus and it will have saved me the money I usually use as my transport. Lastly, I bought chair and a table since I did not have anything in my house. My house was half empty with noting which was so embarrassing since my visitors always had to sit on bed."

"My life has improved because I live a decent life with good and conducive accomodation because I have plastered my house. Before, I used to sleep in a house that was not platsered which could make it cold at night."

"My life has changed in that, being a widow, I am happy because I built a permanent house that is conducive to stay in. Before, I used to sleep under a grass thatched roof with holes made by rats."

"My life is different in that I am no longer sickly because there's peace of mind and I feel happy. Before, my health was not good due to stress and over thinking. "

"Life is different because I feed better, dress better, and I will be able to cultivate more food with the oxen acquired. Before, it would be difficult to plough more gardens for food due to lack of oxen especially during rainy season. "

"My life is different than it would have been because my health is looking better and I have a peace of mind unlike before when the kidneys problem disturbed me yet there's no money to get medical attention. "

"My life is different than it would have been because I have built a house, and sleep with a mattress on a bed. Before, I used to share a small spaced house with all the children, sleep on the floor where by rats were an inconvenience at night. "