"I spent my third transfer on completion of construction of our kitchen (35,000 KES) that serves as sleeping quarters for my children because they used to sleep in our neighbour's house, which was uncomfortable for my family. I also bought a mattress (5,000 KES) , and finally a bag dry corn for our food (3,000 KES)"

"I spent the larger part of my third transfer on paying school fees for my two children who are in high school for the whole year 42,000 KES .I have a peace of mind since I am not worried of them being sent home for school fees arrears any time soon as a larger wait has been relieved from me despite having along way to go.I also bought household expenditures and a bag of maize for my family's consumption"

"I paid school fees arrears for my children of whom one is in high and whose school fees was a struggle paying, but am thankful for the help of Give Directly now the boy can concentrate in his studies. I also started a small business near the posho mill near our home of selling groceries and fish."

"I used to have very old seats that were given to me by my mother, so when I received my third transfer, I thought it was wise to have my own. So, I bought furniture for my house. I now have my own furniture. The remaining I spent on school fees and school uniforms for my children and two sacks of corn for my family consumes. How we wish GiveDirectly could come back."

"Being a mortician, I opened a shop before where I sell coffins so, when I received my third transfer, I spent part of it to boost my business. When I preserve bodies for my clients, I refer them to my shop where they buy their coffins, and that is business for me. I also spent some money on sinking a pit latrine as the one we used to use was in a dilapidated condition. The remaining I invested in rice farming. Thanks to GiveDirectly."

"I used my last transfer to finish up my house that I had started with my second transfer I then bought a sheep to rear."

"If I would not have received the transfer, I would still be ridiculed in the community due to my financial status which made me a laughing stock. Thank you GD for restoring my pride as a man."

"My husband and I agreed to use the last transfer in buying a machine for welding then paid school fees for our two children who are in high school"

"I spent my third transfer on paying school fees for my three children who are in primary school 4,000 KES. I renovated my small house which my husband let us in an island which we are staying comfortably in it .I bought a bag of maize for my family's consumption .I also added stock onto my fish fingerling business and now I am making double income of 4,500 KES per month that is able to sustain my family's needs."

"My son had just joined secondary school so I spent most part of my third transfer to pay his part of school fees. I also bought bedding as the ones I had were so old. I also bought food using the remaining amount."