My life is different than how it would have been because I managed to send my children and even paid in advance the remaining fees. This will help them study with minimal disturbances which will improve their academic performance. Previously they were always home because of the arrears this was really demotivating them hence affecting their performance. Also, the livestock that I own will be of great help to me and my entire family. With the help of the oxen, I will be able to prepare my farm in good time and plough the whole farm. Which is promising of harvesting enough products which I believe will eradicate famine in my household.

In my opinion, GiveDirectly has been doing so well not only to me but to the entire region. This is well noticed from the sudden change in all the needy individuals. A big fraction of us now have some livestock such as cows and goats since this has always been the dream of most of us but due to high levels of poverty, we couldn't own them. Also, we now have nice houses which are a great relief to us from the temporary huts. Therefore according to me, I do not see any part GiveDirecty failed us.

I spent part of my second transfer on buying livestock which includes dairy and an ox. For quite a long time, these have been the well thoughtful living assets that I have been yearning to own but becsue of my low financial status, I couldn't afford to purchase even one. Also, I bought building materials like iron sheets, building poles, timber and nails. These were basically for the construction of a new house because the previous one was almost collapsing becasue of its weak walls and a damaged roof. Also with the remaining amount of money, I am using it I buying foodstuff for the family.

I was from the farm when I learned that I had finally received the long-awaited Mpesa message from GiveDirectly. I felt so happy and even decided to call all my family members for a short prayer because it was like a miracle to us.

The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now own a semipermanent spacious house. Previously I used to shelter under a very small hut with grass thatched roof which was so leaky. During the rainy seasons in used to sleep at my mother-in-law's house which was taboo according to our culture. But then I had no option. Apart from that some of my properties were always because of the condition of the house. Therefore after receiving the transfers the first priority was to construct a decent house. I am so glad because all is well now, I am sleeping comfortably in my house. I no longer worry about the rains and even the insecurity courtesy of GiveDirectly.

I spent part of my first transfer on buying two dairy cows at KES 30000. This has been my longtime dream for years but I could not afford it since they were very expensive. I also bought some building materials such as iron sheets, thread, nails, and building poles. I bought all these with an intention of constructing a new house. I also paid school fees for my son who is in secondary school. With the reming amount of money, I bought enough foodstuffs and decent clothes for the Christmas celebration.