"I felt relieved the moment I received money because there was no food in my house by then yet I had no income at all."

"When I received the money, I was very happy because I had just arrived in the village and I had no job. This money helped me alot. Thank you GD"

"The moment I received the money I felt very happy knowing that I would pay school fees with ease hence my child would not be sent away because of the arrears."

"When I received the money, I was very happy because I was going to get what I lacked and had longed for. Thank you GD."

"When I received the transfer, I felt so happy that I immediately left for the Mpesa agent for withdrawal."

"When I received my transfer, I felt so happy and shouted to the top of my voice. Honestly, I didn't that GiveDirectly could done us this much by fulfilling all the promises made to us."

"I was very happy because I had already set a plan on how to spent that money without regret."

"I was very happy because it was a dry season and getting money was a bit difficult."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have been able to construct a new and bigger house thanks to transfers from GiveDirectly. My family can now get enough space to keep their belongings and also have privacy."

"The moment I received the transfer, I felt very happy since I had no money at the moment even to pay school fees arrears for my son who had been sent home for school fees."