"The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is bringing up my children lonely. My husband died long ago when my first child was five years and I had to take my two children to our maternal home. I used to do casual jobs and the amount from these jobs was not enough to cater for their school fees. This made them to drop out of school while in standard four."

"My life is different in that I am now stress free because I purchased oxen that will help me till my farm lands during rainy season. am also happy because I have enough food in stock. Had I not received the cash transfer, hunger would have struck me since I was helpless."

"My life has changed alot ever since I received the cash transfers in that I am happy that I am now constructing a house and this is possible because of the kindness of GiveDirectly. In the past, I was full of sorrow because I did not have access to any financial support."

"Had I not received the cash transfers, I would not have completed the construction of my house. My family is happy because I can afford food and other basic needs."

"My life is different in that I was able to build an iron roofed house. Secondly we acquired a motorbike that is earning us income. We are happy because the cash transfers helped us alot in buying food for the family and buying household items that we never had before. This could have not happened had I not received the cash transfers."

"Most of us here depend on subsistence farming and livestock rearing.As a member of this community,I have always yearned for having my own oxen so that I can upscale farming and also as a measure of wealth.Receiving money from Givedirectly means I will be able to buy oxen and goats which will enhance improved farming and food security.This will act as a measure of wealth as well thus earning respect and dignity from members of my community."

"My life is different in that, I'm now able to provide for my family (basic needs) and build a permanent structure. Compared to before when I had grass thatched hurt and I could not provide. I would not be having now my permanent structure if I never received my transfer."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I can meet my basic needs because the motor bike I bought helps me to generate daily income. This was not the case in the past when getting money was very hard."

"Since we are in dry spell, I'm able to buy food for my family which has been difficult during dry season. I have also added some clothes, shoes for the whole family and we are really looking good compared to the previous days. I'm also happy my house is under construction and very soon I believe by time rains return I will be occupying it."

"The moment I received my first cash transfer, I felt happy because GiveDirectly had saved from poor living standards. Before I received my first cash transfer, I was ever worried about the next meal, what to put on and where to sleep."