After utilizing the second transfer, I developed another goal of ensuring a good education for my children. Since education is the backbone of the Kenyan economy, I am aiming to ensure that my children do not drop out of school due to school fees. If I get the money I will invest it in their academics.

In my opinion, GiveDirectly did a commendable and noble deed that I have never seen since birth. Giving people a huge amount of money to plan for themselves was a miracle. Personally, if it were not for GiveDirectly I would not have managed to build the house I have nor retain my children in school.

Upon withdrawing the money, the first thing I had planned was to construct a house since the one I had was in a bad condition and thus unworthy of dwelling in. I bought the construction materials such as rafters, poles, iron sheets, and nails. I cannot clearly state the cost of the construction because it has been a while since I used the money. I also paid some school fees for my primary school children and saved the remaining amount for family use.

I was out looking for the daily casual jobs that have been my source of livelihood. However, I was not successful in getting one that morning. While relaxing, I received a message on my phone at around 9 AM. When I read the message to confirm who the sender was, I realized I had received my first transfer from GiveDirectly. I felt happy and went back home as I hoped things to change the next day.

The transfer has enabled me to fulfil the most important thing that I needed for a long time; a spacious iron-roofed house. My previous house roof was built using coconut tree leaves which are not long-lasting. I had to replace it every month. I thank GiveDirectly because I am now sheltering in my new iron-roofed house, which so far is the biggest difference in my daily life. Even my children can now boast of a real home unlike before. My menial jobs would not have been enough to enable me to save enough money for building a decent iron-roofed house.

I spent a bigger portion of my first transfer on building a spacious iron-roofed house. The previous house was not spacious enough and its roof was dilapidated. I used coconut tree leaves as roofing materials. These materials do not last long and I had to replace them from time to time which is tiresome. I thus purchased enough building materials which include 24 pieces of iron sheets, building poles and nails to facilitate the construction. I am grateful to GiveDirectly because I am now sheltering in my new iron roofed house. Apart from this, I also paid KES 2000 for my five children's school fees. They had stayed at home for almost a week because I could not pay for them on time. I am glad they were allowed to continue with their studies after paying. I spent the remaining amount on buying clothes for my children and also foodstuffs. I depend on subsistence farming to provide food for my family but due to a prolonged drought, I did not harvest much. I thank GiveDirectly because I have been able to buy enough cereals that can serve us for a whole month.