Currently, I do not have a reliable job, so in the coming year and beyond, I am planning to start a saloon and a cosmetic business. Once I achieve this, I will be able to support my spouse with all our family obligations. Also, this will lead to quality education for my children.

In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well by not discriminating against anyone despite our tribe, age, and religious differences. Every household was attended to and received the cash transfers sooner than expected. Therefore, for now, I do not see anything that needs to be changed on their end. 

I spent part of my second transfer on settling a debt of $100 with a friend. I was always frustrated since it had taken longer than expected. This was a result of the financial constraints that I have been through. My spouse being the sole breadwinner, it was not easy for him to make ends meet since he relied on odd jobs. I now have peace of mind and am happier since all the frustration is now over. To add to that, I paid fees of $150 to my three children, who are in primary school. My spouse and I have been struggling to raise their fees, which could lead them to be sent home regularly. Hence, they could miss classes, which could equally affect their performance. As a mother, I am so grateful to see them back to school and continuing with their studies, which is an assurance of fair performance. Again, I bought building poles, iron sheets, and nails, which were specifically for the addition of one room since my house was small. I am now glad that it can now accommodate all six of my family members, unlike before, when my children had to shelter at their grandmother's place. I feel I have protected their privacy as well as my dignity as a parent. With the remaining amount, I bought sufficient food for my family, which took us almost a month. 

Despite the fact that I received a message with no indication that it came from GiveDirectly, I was easily convinced that it was the transfer because the amount indicated in the message was exactly what I expected. I was at home at the time, with my children and other relatives, with whom I couldn't share the news. I later shared it with my family in the evening as we discussed our goals and then withdrew when everything was in place.

Paying school fees for my three children and providing them with all of the school supplies they required are the most significant differences in my daily life, as I am now relieved and happy to see my children wear new uniforms and not miss any classes. This support has restored my faith in them because I have always felt bad seeing them at home while other children who are their friends are at school.

I had a lot planned for the transfer, and when it arrived, I made sure to spend it on my enlisted items. I needed goats for a long-term project, but I only got one from a friend who was selling it for $20. Because I am still looking for one, I have set aside money that I will use once I find the desired breed. In addition, I spent $45 on a mattress to replace the worn-out bedding I had been using. I currently have three children in school and had to purchase school uniforms for the two whose uniforms were tattered because I had purchased one new one before the school year ended. I also spent $30 on groceries for my family of seven, $70 on new clothes for my five children, and $50 on school fees for the three who are currently enrolled. I used the remaining funds to pay for a plot of land that my co-wife and I are purchasing because our previous plot was insufficient for the two of us to build our homes. I am glad she agreed to move to the new piece and is now working on building her new houses.