"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have a reliable source of income from my fish business."

"I received my first transfer in the evening while I was in a Sacco (chama) meeting,upon seeing the money had been sent from GiveDirectly.I felt very happy since on that day I hadn't taken any food hence I was tired and hungry same as my children. I hurriedly went to an Mpesa agent in our nearby center withdrew the money and immediately bought food for my family's consumption."

"The biggest difference in my life is that I am certain of relocating from a single room to a bigger house in future.I am so excited about this. Thanks to GD."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I no longer rely on the meager wages I received for working on people's farms the whole day. I am so proud that my dream projects are running so well and my lifestyle is changing day by day."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my son has been able to stay in school without being sent home for fees. Previously he could be sent home and over stay out of school for a longtime before I get the money. I am thankful as I also no longer get infested with the lice as my floor is cemented."

"My life has improved because I am not rained anymore because I now have a descent iron roof house. This is the biggest difference in my daily life."

"I feel very happy that my house looks presentable, permanent and free from dust. Nobody looks down upon me because my living standards has improved."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I currently have a modern lighting system in my house, not as before when I spent much on purchasing daily kerosene for my lamps."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I now have my own livestock which makes me very proud."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that with my business my children will not be sent for school fees again."