"The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lack of food to eat. The seasons have been very poor with scanty rainfalls making crops to wither and wilt before harvesting. This meant missing most meals and making my household malnourished."

"When I receive this money, I will be able to build a better house compared to the thatched one that I currently live in. Upon receiving the amount, I will also be able to pay school fees for my child who is yet to join high school."

"I feel so lucky to receive the money. I will be able to put iron sheets on my roof,plaster my house and buy basic needs for my family."

"I am very happy, because I did not know I could qualify for this money. I am now going to expand my business so that I can have more returns to run my daily life "

"I feel privileged. I am happy because I am going to complete building my house."

"I am privilege to receive unconditional cash transfer from GiveDirectly.I will have big change in life and my family. I will be able to build my house,buy livestock and make fishing boat."

"I am happy because I know my life is going to change. I will put up a new house and my children will also go to school. I will also put up a pit latrine to improve my hygiene "

"I am happy to receive money. I will start second hand clothes business and shoes."

"Receiving this money brings much happiness and courage in my life to face the future. I would be able to start a beauty and Salon shop for my wife who is trained in hair and beauty. It would also mean constructing a new house that is spacious and durable that would accommodate my household."

"I am happy because my life is going to change. I will no longer be rained on because I will have a better house"