"I spent my third transfer on building a 3-roomed house, which is not yet completed (50,000 KES) . I did this since housing was a priority as my current house is very weak it could fall any time."

"I spent a larger portion of the money on paying my college fees. The remaining amount I used for paying school fees for my siblings. I paid my college fees because I was stressed up on where to get money for paying fees for my food and beverage course. I am now happy because I am almost completing my course at college."

"I spent my third transfer on buying cows and goats because as time goes by they will give birth to their little ones and that will increase my livestock and I can also sell others so as to get income."

"I spent a portion of my last transfer on finishing the construction my house which I had began some time back. I was in a house that had no proper ventilation as it lacked windows. I therefore purchased 4 steel windows which I inserted in the house. I also purchased 5 goats that I planned to raise and later sell to meet school fee needs for my children. Lastly, I paid for some leased plot of land that I intended to cultivate for commercial purposes."

"My last transfer was mainly used to buy three dairy cows to help me in giving milk for sale and home consumption, I also used part of the cash to farm for tomatoes and grow tomatoes seedlings for sale , in the process I have also learnt to handle business something I never knew before , I used part of the cash to pay school fees arrears for my children and also bought books for them"

"I paid school fees for my son in a private primary school. Previously it was my husband who had to work o hard to ensure that the fee is paid. The remaining amount I spent on upgrading my hair salon business. I have more customers now and business is doing so well,my income has also gone high being that my salon is of good standards as opposed to before when it was of low of class and I could not attend to more customers. This how I spent my third transfer I received from GiveDirectly and I am so grateful."

"When I received my last transfer, I spent a portion of it on fencing my 3 acre piece of land that was prone to damages by domestic animals. This brought me a lot of disagreements with my neighbors who up to date see me to be very petty person and quarrelsome. These destruction resulted me into so many losses and always wished for an opportunity to fence the plot. I am so grateful that my desire materialized and I am no longer in trouble with any neighbor. The remaining portion of the transfer I used in purchasing a cow as an investment that would be of much help in some years to come."

"I spent my third transfer on plastering my 4-roomed house (25,000 KES) because it was made from mud which used to be washed off whenever rained and thus this was a priority. I also bought materials for my welding business (25,000 KES) to increase my working capital for increased profit."

"I spent my third transfer paying school fees for my two daughters in secondary school. I never thought it could be a good idea for my kids to stay home for fees and I have the money and again being that previously I have been struggling to pay the fees. The remaining amount, I spent on buying sheep that are like my assets and will help me in educating my children in future. I am so happy and grateful for the money I received from GiveDirectly. Thank You GiveDirectly!!!"

"I spent most of the last transfer to settle school fees arrears for my two grandchildren , I then bought blankets and clothes for the whole household , I also bought decent seats for the house since the once I had were old and worn out."