"Since I received GD transfer, I have seen my business improving. I used the transfer to boost my business."

"I was staying in a rental house because the current house I was staying in collapsed in our home, but I thank GD because they gave me money to put up a home and build my house together with my son.I am very happy because you changed my life."

"I used the money to build a new house for my family. I initially had a bad house that was in a bad shape but I am currently living comfortably in a two bed-roomed house."

"I spent the larger portion of my third transfer on cementing the inside walls of my house so as to live in a decent place and also to avoid the hectic work of smearing it most of the time. Part of the amount went towards paying school fee for my son in high school and finally bought maize for the family's consumption. I can atest that we ate well thanks to GiveDirectly."

"I spent my third transfer to buy cupboard and utensils because I did not have presentable utensils to use when I have visitors. I also bought stock for my fish business to enable me get more profit since this is the my only source of capital that helps me support my family."

"In 1996, I leased some land and planted maize. Fortunately, I realized a good harvest which enabled me to buy a cow. In 1998, I sold the only cow to pay my hospital bill. I find that as the greatest achievement I am proudest of because I attained quality medical attention which could otherwise be unaffordable given the poor financial condition of my family."

"I spent my third transfer on cementing my flour since previously I could smear it everymonth which was hectic. I also bought a solar lantern and I can say that I nolonger use KES 20 everyday to buy paraffin. Part of the money also went towards clearing fees for my child in high school and food that we ate as a family. Finally, I sent my mother KES 5000 which she used for hospital bills."

"I spent 30,000 KES to pay school fees for my daughter a form three. Some part was used to settle her fee arrears while the rest settled the current fee balance. I also bought a sofa seat at 7,000 KES and the remaining amount I spent on my farming, I bought seedlings and fertilizer to enhance a quality product and finally spared some amount to buy food for my household."

"I bought iron sheets worth 23000 KES because I wanted to build my own house.I did not have a house since we were staying in a rental house and paying rent sometimes is not easy due to no stable income.I saved the remaining amount with an intention of paying fee for my son who is soon joining form one."

"I spent my last transfer on buying more cement to plaster my incomplete house,spent some on buying fishing nets for my fishing business.I also paid school fees for my children,bought clothes for my children and food for family consumption."