"I spent a half of my third transfer o paying school fee for my spouse who was by then pursuing her Early Childhood Education. I was glad that with the transfer she managed to clear her fees which enabled her sat for her exams. In addition, I paid school fee for my children in primary academy schools. I also purchased her some household items that she lacked. Such included kitchenware, a set of sofa and bedding for the children."

"I spent most of my third transfer on paying school fees for my three children in secondary school and the other in college who, was taking a course in electrical engineering. I am happy they were not sent out of school for school fees arrears. The remaining I spent on food for my family consumes."

"I didn't have a latrine and I could use my neighbors latrine so when I received my third transfer I used part of it to construct both pit latrine and a bathroom. My children too didn't have a sleeping space and they used to sleep in my in-laws' house, but this was so inconveniencing and risky too walking at night so I built them a two room house where they are currently sleeping."

"I used my last transfer to buy a cow, paid school fees the money came in at time my son was ill with malaria so we used part of the amount to pay for the his treatment. we have been building a toilet every year because of the terrain of our land which is hard hit with floods so for this reason we also built a toilet and lastly we installed power in the house we had done wiring before with the second transfer."

"I spent most of my third transfer on completion of construction of a house that we started building using the second transfer.I invested the remaining 5,000 KES in a business where I sell vegetables, tomatoes and sardines since June 2017. My life has changed as a result of this small business and I no longer do odd jobs for my better-off neighbours as before."

"I spent part of my third transfer on paying school fees for my son in secondary school. I used to borrow from relatives, but this time I am glad I did not ask them for money this time. My son was also so excited as he stayed in school without being sent out of school for school fees. I am hopeful he is going to improve this year. Some money I spent on buying building materials that I used to build a kitchen. You can imagine how hectic it is when you are cooking outside and the rain starts falling, I have to run and get everything to the house even though I had started cooking. Sometimes my family could feed on not properly cooked food. GiveDirectly has relieved me of this embarrassment and this hustle. I also bought furniture using the remaining amount. I used to have very old worn out seats in my house. Thank you GiveDirectly."

"I spent most of my third transfer on plastering the house that I had began constructing using my previous transfers. I am happy that my long term dream of acquiring a good house is accomplished, something that has brought me much confidence in life. I feel encouraged to invite people to visit me at home as opposed to previously when the condition of the house could not allow that. Secondly, I lacked so many household items in the house which subjected me to a lot of borrowing any time I needed such items. I am again glad that I have become the savior of the entire community since I own almost every household item that one may require at any given time. Much thanks to Give Directly."

"I spent my third transfer on buying a motorcycle for taxi business. I used to hire someone's motorcycle, and I was obligated to take some money to the owner every day, despite the hiccups in business. I now enjoy all the benefits and I have so far opened a business of selling assorted household items in our nearby market. I now enjoy all the profits. I control the business."

"I paid school fees for my two children who are in secondary school with the last transfer that I received then I bought a diary cow to help me with milk and maybe later sell when need arises and two sheep as part of my livestock."

"I spent my third transfer on enlarging our house , and made an additional room too since housing had always been our most urgent need though we did not make enough to finish the Project as we always lived from hand to mouth, and GD transfers provided a window of opportunity for us.I also paid for College equipment as well as Secondary school fee for our two children. The balance I spent on a bag of dry corn for family consumption."