Immediately, I accomplished my initial goal of buying goats for livestock farming, I developed a new goal. The additional goal I have is to start a poultry project. Poultry project is a lucrative venture that yields much in a short term. It does so well and running this project will create for me a new source of income. As a matter of fact, I shall therefore find it easier to support my childdren's education. I shall also be saving part of my income from the poultry farming which I shall use to advance my personal development.

In my opinion, GiveDirectly is a unique NGO that has so far done well in giving direct cash to its recipients. The staffs played a critical role in education recipients on possible areas of investment. A situation that has contributed towards empowering all its beneficiaries thus enabling them to overcome poverty. However, in my opinion there is nothing that GiveDirectly does not do well.

I spent KES 11,000 from my second transfer to buy a new bed and a new mattress for my children. Previously, my children were using an old mattress that was so uncomfortable for them to sleep on. They could spread it on the floor where they could often catch cold, making them to battle with constant sickness. In addition, I spent KES 5,000 to buy brand new school uniform for my children. I appreciate seeing them looking smart whenever they go to school. As a result of this, they have registered a great improvement in their academic performance. The rest of the transfer helped me to obtain food for my family

I was preparing breakfast for my children when I heard my cellphone ringing continuously. This was so unusual because no one has ever texted me during such hours. I was a bit curious, I asked my spouse to check who it was. He later realized that it was from GiveDirectly informing me that they had sent me the first transfers. I was more than excited, becasue I knew I would achieve a lot through the cash. I had to inform all my family members and we all celebrated receiving this gift.

The biggest difference in my daily life is that through the transfer, I was able to buy goats that I am currently keeping in my homestead. I settled on rearing them because they reproduce twice a year and require minimal management and their offspring mature very fast compared to other domestic animals. Furthermore, their food is easily available in my region since they can live in any type of climate. I am hopeful that they will multiply and increase in number within a short period. Therefore, I shall sell some in our local markets and to my neighbors. And according to me, these are the well-thoughtful assets that will help me shortly more so my children education journey since they are now in primary schools. Being jobless and only dependent on my spouse for the daily upkeep who also rely on temporary jobs with a daily income of KES 150. This would definitely not be enough to cater to our five children's school fees once they transition to secondary schools. Thank you GiveDirectly for making an impact in my life.

I spent part of my first transfer on buying livestock more so four goats at KES 20000. I settled for the goats becasue according to the climatic condition of my region it's very favorable and they reproduce twice a year and the offsprings mature faster. In addition to that, I bought iron sheets, building poles, timber and nails, and labor cost at a total of KES 30000. This was purposely for the construction of a new house specifically for my three sons who are now teenagers and we have been sharing the same house all along with I which was not right according to my culture, it's a taboo. I also bought a new bed and a mattress at KES 4800 for my children because they have been sleeping on some old mats which could affect their back and we have been on and off in hospitals.