"I used my last transfer in finishing up my house the previous one was in a bad state and was not fit for someone to stay in , I also bought two goats for rearing to sell during emergency ."

"Received my third transfer when my mother had just passed on, so most of it, I spent on her funeral expenses. Honestly, were it not for this transfer, my mother could have never had a decent send off. This has made me proud to date. It has earned me respect in my community being that I am the first born and nobody could have done this as my other siblings are not well off either. Thanks to GiveDirectly. I remained with some little amount that I used to weed my farm. I am always excited to speak to Give Directly staff all the time when I remember how much they done for me. Thanks once more GiveDirectly **laughs**"

"I spent part of my third transfer on buying a sofa set seat. I bought a she -cow and an ox .I also built a traditional house ( simba) for my son as a gift and now sleeping with him in the same homestead gives me a peace of mind,before the transfer he used to borrow my neighbors' houses to sleep since grown up sons are not required to sleep at their parent's houses this is what the traditional customs states and this jeopardize his safety while walking at night as the risk of being attacked by wild animals or joining malicious groups was highly evident."

"I spent my third transfer on buying kitchen ware. The ones I had been old and could not serve me well. I also spent some money to buy clothes for my family members. I am now happy we are able dress well. The remaining amount I spent on buying corm for my family consumption. I am grateful for the money."

"I spent my third transfer on buying cement, sand and paint for the renovation of my house which was in a bad state. The rest of the money I use d to buy a solar because I did not have any source of electricity and it was difficult for my children to do homework at night."

"I spent my third transfer on treatment for what was diagnosed as stomach cancer and continued receiving treatment up to date. I had unpaid Hospital bill debt totaling 32,000 KES and spent the balance (16,000 KES) on drugs.I believe that my health is paramount and feel this is the best I could have done with the money at the time."

"I spent my last transfer to buy seats for my house this is because I had old one that were also torn , I also bought a cupboard to keep my utensils . With the remainder of the money I bought some goats for rearing and food for the family ."

"I spent the larger part of my third transfer on building a traditional house ( simba) for my son and now I feel happy seeing him next to me as opposed to before when he had to go sleep at his uncle's house who stays in town and walking at night worried me since he could be attacked by thieve or wild animals, at the same time on rainy season he used to be rain on or he had to stay late waiting for the strong rain to stop which was risky . I paid school fees 5,000 KES for him.I also bought seeds (tomatoes and beans ) to plant on my farm which I have and as I speak to you I am spraying insecticides on them."

"I have been staying in a leaky house for some time. So when I received my third transfer, I incurred the whole amount on buying, building materials and constructing a new house. I now stay in a leak free house. I am grateful to Give Directly for sending me the money."

"I spent the larger part of my third transfer on buying building materials such as 25 pieces of iron sheets, a steel door,two steel windows which I am planning to use on building a decent spacious house in my own homestead,what is delaying me is the custom law that state I can't build a homestead before my elder brother does the same. I bought clothes for my family and 8 pieces of cushions for my chairs. I have saved some money 10,000 KES that I will use on the construction of my homestead."