"The moment I received the money , I didn't believe my eyes and the first thing I did was to thank God for the blessing since I did not expect it and the whole of my life I have never received a lumpsum amount of money such as this."

"I was very happy when I received the transfer because no one has ever given such big amount of cash."

"It was around 9 am and when I saw Mpesa message, I was very happy because I could now start planning on how build a new and bigger house which I could not build before due to the fact that am a widow and sole provider to my children and also buy them food and clothes. Thank you GD."

"I was happy very when I received the transfer because it came when I was totally out of cash."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now go to bed daily knowing that I will soon have a new and well built house."

"I felt so happy when I received the transfer because it would help me get some positive changes in my life."

"When I received my transfer, I felt so happy. I jumped up and down like a mad woman in the market and shouting to the top of my voice as if GiveDirectly was somewhere listening to the words. I was extremely happy and felt like reaching out to GiveDirectly for a one-on-one appreciation."

"At that moment I was experiencing school fees challenges and lacked food for my household. I felt very happy and blessed when I received the money because I could sort out my financial needs and have peace of mind. Thanks to GD."

"When I received the money, I was very happy because I knew that some of problems will be solved and my life will change after the transfers."

"I felt very happy because I knew my life is going to change. "