In the future, I would like to start my garage, now that I have the skills and knowledge, am banking on monthly transfers and after I finish the project I will start a savings plan that will monthly to ensure that I create a reasonable amount to start my dream business.

Being a mechanical student with no source of income GiveDirectly has been a great help towards achieving my goal of securing a 2-roomed house knowing that I have reached that age that I no longer have the joy of sharing the same house with my parent, therefore I used the $36 of quarterly transfer to buy 6 iron sheet for the house that am planing to build that needs 22 iron sheets in total with hopes that through givedirectly I will be able to achieve it by June. Not leaving behind the urge to be financially secure and have future investments, I used $40 of the transfers to buy a kid and 5 chickens with hopes that when they multiply it will be a sort of investment and even I can sometimes sell them and meet my emergencies.

As of next year, I hope to have accumulated enough building materials to begin constructing a one-room structure for myself. My brother has graciously accommodated me in his house for a long time, but with the cash transfers, I see a chance to have my own space and provide my brother with more privacy. After completing the house, I plan to focus on expanding my livestock venture. So far, I've acquired seven goats from the cash transfers, and my goal is to continue growing this number. In the future, these animals will serve as a crucial source of income for my family and personal needs.

I have been using the cash transfers to construct my own house as I currently stay with my brother. Although there have not been issues staying with him, I believe having my own space would be more comfortable for both of us. So, from the recent cash transfers, I allocated $36 for four iron sheets and $16 for building poles to achieve this purpose. Additionally, I purchased three hens for $12 and two goats for $30. I acquired these animals with the idea of letting them multiply and selling them in the future whenever I face financial challenges. Currently, as a student training to be a mechanic, I do not have an engaging source of income. My father is the family's sole provider. He makes charcoal to meet our needs. I believe that having livestock would be a valuable supplement to his earnings as well.  The remaining amount from the cash transfers went towards buying clothes and more food for the household to support my father. I'm grateful for the cash transfers because now I own livestock and have the opportunity to build my own house.

As a college student studying mechanics, I dream of building my own house. While currently living with my supportive brother, I am diligently saving money to turn that dream into reality. Through a combination of focused education, financial discipline, and determination, I am working towards achieving my goal of constructing a home that reflects my hard work and aspirations.

I was filled with anticipation and determination as I set out to pursue my dream house. I invested $20 in sturdy metal sheets, envisioning the walls taking shape and bringing my aspirations closer to reality. This step ignited a surge of excitement within me, fueling my commitment to achieving my goal.Seeking additional sources of income, I ventured into the world of poultry. With $10, I acquired two chickens, seeing them as potential assets for future financial stability. The presence of these feathered companions filled me with hope and optimism, as I imagined the possibility of their eggs contributing to my income. Recognizing the importance of personal expression, I decided to allocate $2 to enhance my wardrobe. It was more than just buying clothes; it was about expressing my identity and boosting my confidence. Each carefully chosen garment became a symbol of self-assurance, preparing me to face the challenges that lay ahead. Every decision I make is driven by hope and determination, as I navigate the path towards realizing my dreams. The remaining $2 I also bought food for my entire family and each step forward fills me with purpose and an unwavering belief in the brighter future that awaits me.

In the next one year, my goal is to have a house of my own and therefore with the transfers that I would be receiving, I plan to continue buying the construction materials in bits to a point where I would have everything in place ready for construction.

It had always been my wish to have my own house, but it had never been that easy for me due to the financial constraints. I currently share a house with one of my brothers and it is something that do not make me happy considering my age. The transfers that I have been receiving had been of help in terms of buying the construction materials, and with my most recent ones, I also bought iron sheets worth KES.1500. With KES.1500, I bought chicken because I also want to start a chicken rearing project and spent the remaining transfers of KES. 470 half on clothes and half on food.

When I started receiving transfers, I made plans to build my own house. Staying in my brother's house makes me feel like am depriving him of privacy especially now that he is talking about wanting to get married soon. However, being a student I cannot finance my plan yet since I mostly depend on my parents who make a living from charcoal burning, a practice that only provides for the basics (food and school fees). The little they make cannot fund my house construction project. I am glad that the cash from Give Directly comes at the very moment when I need it most. I spent $30 from the recent transfers to acquire four pieces of iron sheets to add to the six that I purchased using previous transfers. My goal is to have 16 pieces, enough to roof a two-room mud-walled house. To complete the whole exercise, I need around $350, which am confident the transfers will have provided by December 2023. I spent $2 from the remaining funds to buy additional clothes and the rest on food.

I am grateful that I agreed to get enrolled into the program especially since the funds have really come in handy. For instance the previous transfers I received helped me pay for my tuition fee and I was able to continue with my education which easened the financial stress for my folks and that is why I have nothing but praises for the organization and the ways it has impacted my life.

At thr moment, I still happen to live in the same house with my parents and my siblings, but for the longest time I have wanted to build my own place, especially since our house is quite cramped up. Therefore when I finally received the funds from the organization, I decided that it was about time I finally began investing in building my own place, but since the money was barely enough I decided to begin purchasing items gradually. So I ended up using the KES 3,000 that I had received and used it to purchase iron sheets.

I only realised that I finally received the transfers when I went back last home from school because I had spent the entire day studying. I was overwhelmed with so much joy especially since I was almost getting kicked out of school since my parents had failed to pay my tuition fee because they had no money. It was a sad situation honestly.

The finances have been quite a great help to my day to day life especially because they enabled me to cater for my tuition fee since at the time my parents were overwhelmed and could not afford to do so. The transactions havr managed to keep me in school which I am quite grateful for.

Upon the arrival of the funds, my immediate concern was to ensure that used the money to pay for my school fees because I was literally on the verge if being kicked out of school since my parents had no money to finish settling my debt in school. So as soon as I received the money, I went ahead and paid KES 800 for my tuition fee. Then I also took KES 200 and bought a hen which meant that I finally had two now. This is because I planned to begin poultry farming so as to manage to keep myself in school when my parents struggled to pay my fees. As for the remaining KES 200 I used it in purchasing myself a new school uniform because the one I had was quite old and worn out.