The money has enabled me to build a new house. My previous house was in a pathetic condition since one side had collapsed and I lacked the financial resources to buy adequate materials for its renovation. I am grateful to GiveDirectly since I can now access a better shelter. I also have some goats that I purchased which to me are assets. I am expecting them to reproduce and have many of them.

In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well in changing our lives by giving us these transfers. We were able to effectively fulfil our financial goals with ease unlike before receiving this financial support. I do not see anything that GiveDirectly does not do well.

I spent a bigger portion of the second transfer on buying some building materials to complete my house. I had begun the project but materials got depleted in the process. When I received this money, I purchased the remaining materials and finished the construction of the house. I also hired the services of oxen to plough my farm since it was the planting season. I spent the remaining amount to buy some daily foodstuffs and paying for other household expenses.

Before the coming of GiveDirectly, I was sheltering in a small grass-thatched hut which collapsed soon after enrollment due to its horrible state. I was forced to seek shelter from a neighbor and my items left stacked in the open. This was a stressing situation because we were insecure and my children never had a place to study at night. I thank GiveDirectly because, through their financial support, I managed to build a new decent and iron-roofed house which makes the biggest difference in my daily life. Currently, my children are studying comfortably without any interference. This has even made their academic performance improve since they are at peace now.

I remember that day very well, it was around 5 am when I heard a loud vibration from my phone, an alert of a message. I was curious to know about the contents of the message and at daybreak, I called my helper who confirmed to me that it was an Mpesa message, informing that I had received KES 55000 from GiveDirectly. I felt happy for this financial assistance.

I have been sheltering in a shanty house which was almost collapsing due to its bad state. When I received the first transfer, I spent a larger portion of it to buy building materials in order to construct a new house. I bought 30 pieces of iron sheets, building poles and timber to facilitate this. Apart from this, I also spent a portion to hire laborers to work on my farm. I am old and weak and this condition makes me unfit to prepare my farm adequately. I am assured of getting plenty of harvest like the others. I also cleared fees arrears for my children for them to continue with their studies without any disturbances. I spent the remaining amount to buy enough foodstuffs for my family and some other household items.