I am glad that I was able to accomplish all the plans I had before receiving the transfer. At the moment I have a new goal to purchase a motorcycle for income-generating activities. I feel financially relieved having met the most pressing needs with the transfers. I burn charcoal for sale and since most of my household needs were met by the transfers had met most of my household needs, I will be able to save some money from it for purchasing the motorcycle.

It is amazing how our village which was marked by shanty houses has improved. Currently, the village is shining with iron sheets all over. All these could have not been possible if it was not for the support we received from Give Directly. The money that was given directly to us without any strings attached aided in the improvement of our living conditions. On the other hand, I do not have any complaints nor have I heard of any from the village members.

I bought 5 goats for 25000 KES with the second transfer. They are the best source of income, especially in our area due to the climatic conditions. We usually experience long droughts and goats are the best livestock to survive in such. If all goes well then I am hopeful that in the future I can comfortably sell some whenever in need of cash to sort household needs. I recently got married but I had not paid the dowry for my spouse. It is the pride of every man to be fully part of his wife's family and this only happens once she is appreciated by paying for her dowry. I, therefore, used 25000 KES to aid in the dowry payment process.

My phone was off since it was charging because of low power. At around 7 am, I decided to switch it on. I received two consecutive messages on it, after checking I noticed that I had received the transfer from GiveDirectly. I was so happy about receiving my transfer. This is because it marked the reunion with my wife who was forced to return to her parental home after I failed to pay the dowry fee.

Reuniting with my wife after bringing her back home was the biggest difference. For more than 2 months I had missed my wife after she was forced to return to her parental home due to the unpaid dowry. I am so grateful for the transfer which has made all this possible. I was stranded since I did not have any money to pay the dowry.

I spent KES 20,000 to pay part of the dowry payment for my wife who had been taken away by her parents due to the unpaid dowry balance. I also used KES 15,000 to boost my livestock rearing by purchasing 3 more goats, this is a future investment for the education of my kids once God blessed me with Them. With the remaining amount, I used it to purchase household utensils, purchased clothes, and food.