My goal for the coming year and beyond is to complete the construction of my new two-room house. This will allow me to host all my family members, eliminating the need for them to seek accommodation from relatives. With the required number of iron sheets already purchased, my focus now shifts to acquiring the additional building poles needed. I plan to use a portion of my subsequent transfers to buy these poles. Following that, I will save money for the labor required to construct the house. My target is to have the house ready for my family to move in by the end of this year. I am happy and appreciative of the financial transfers that are helping me achieve this long-awaited goal.

My one-room house is in a dilapidated condition. The iron sheets are old, rusty, and full of tiny holes that let in rainwater whenever it rains. My two children were forced to seek accommodation from relatives because the house cannot accommodate all five members of my family. I earn my income from selling charcoal, but it is usually not enough to meet my family's needs and save to build a bigger house. After being enrolled in the program, I decided to save a portion of my monthly transfers to purchase new iron sheets. So far, I have bought 20 pieces of iron sheets, each costing $11. In the last two months, I spent $44 to purchase four more pieces. These iron sheets are enough to build a two-room house. I also spent $34 to buy new building poles, each sold for $1. While I still need more poles, I plan to buy them and commence the construction of my new house once I have enough. I paid school fees for my two children, amounting to $6, and bought a new set of school uniforms for my son, who started junior secondary school this term. It makes me happy to see him in school, continuing his studies. Additionally, I purchased food for my family worth $6, ensuring they have enough to eat. Thanks to the financial support from the transfers, we hardly missed any meals. I am very happy and appreciative of the financial support I have received so far.

In the next few months and years, my big goal is to build a two-room house. I've been saving up through a savings group called SILC, and I'm almost there—I've got $95 saved! Once I hit $100, I can borrow more than $20 to help fund my project. I'm looking forward to having my own place, it would mean the world to me. I plan to repay the loan through transfers, the money I earn from my casual job, and with some help from my daughter. I can't wait to see my dream become a reality!

With the quarterly transfers from GiveDirectly, I spent $68 to purchase 8 iron sheets because our current makeshift shelter leaks badly, especially during rainy seasons, causing damage to our belongings and leaving us restless. My dream is to build a two-roomed house, and I hope to use the next transfer to finish it. Then, I allocated $18 to install a solar panel on a hire-purchase basis. Previously, I relied on my neighbor to charge my phone, which often caused damage. With the solar panel, I can ensure my phone's safety and have access to electricity at home. Additionally, I used $12 to buy food for my family, as providing for them is my priority. Despite being jobless, I burn charcoal for income, but my productivity is low due to the scarcity of trees and my age. These transfers from GiveDirectly have been a blessing, offering hope for a better future despite the challenges.

Ensuring my children receive the finest education is of utmost importance to me, as it will empower them to pursue their desired careers and secure a brighter future. Therefore, I am committed to supporting the education of my three children by covering their school fees. I am particularly focused on facilitating my daughter's transition from primary to secondary school, ensuring she continues her educational journey.

During the festive season, my family of fifteen members shared an unforgettable experience. I allocated $34 to acquire a goat, which we slaughtered and enjoyed during the Christmas holiday. Thanks to the financial assistance from the transfers, we created enduring memories and reinforced the bonds within our family. Prior to the closure of schools last year, I disbursed $64 to settle the school fees for my son, who completed his secondary education. The support from the transfers has been instrumental in financing my children's education, for which I am deeply grateful. I am delighted that he was able to sit for his end-of-secondary school exams and is now awaiting his results. Without the aid from the transfers, I would have struggled to cover his school fees, and I am sincerely appreciative of that.

I'm grateful that the cash transfers have allowed me to invest in farming activities on my four acres of land, including purchasing maize seeds and hiring laborers to work on the land. As a result, my family and I now have enough food to last us until April next year. During this time, my main goal is to fully support my children's education so that they never face the risk of missing classes. In particular, I aspire to ensure that my son, Ramson, who is currently in form four, completes his high school studies at the end of the year with no outstanding school fees balance. I'm hopeful that the cash transfers will assist me in achieving this goal as they are my sole source of income.

My top priority for the recent transfer was to clear the school fees debts of my four children, which had been accumulating since the start of the academic term. They were at risk of not being able to take their tests if these debts were not settled. My eldest son, who is currently in form four, had a debt of $20, so I focused on clearing that balance first. Afterward, I used the remaining $14 to pay for the school fees of my other three children, who are still in elementary school. I'm pleased that the cash transfers have been instrumental in keeping my children in school. Given my advanced age and inability to work for income, these transfers have been a lifeline for me, and I couldn't be happier.

Am focussed on building a new house within the next year. My current house is in a poor condition, as the rusted and loose iron sheets allow water to enter the space whenever it rains. This exposes my family to cold infections sometimes and it gets me worried. My plan is to secure building materials like iron sheets and building poles, then hire someone to construct a two-room house. As I work on the construction project, I also wish to continue supporting the education of my five children, who are still in elementary school. I believe that education is the surest way to brace their future so that they may not end up in hardships like I did. 

To start with, am extremely grateful to Give Directly because the transfers have alleviated challenges in my household and transformed my life to limits I could hardly have stretched by myself. For the past year, my family has consumed daily meals and my five children have attended school without missing a class, thanks to the transfers. Besides, am planning to build a better house to replace the old one with a corroded roof that lets in rainwater. To accomplish this, I have been spending $13 from every cash transfer to buy two iron sheets every month, accumulating a total of 14 pieces as we speak. As far as education is concerned, I recently paid $7 for my 5th-grade son to cover his examination and lunch meal fees. Also, I was able to acquire food with the remaining amount of $14. This was a huge relief because I had been stressed all morning about raising money to feed my family since our pots had run empty the previous evening. Thank you Give Directly! 

I make a living by producing and selling charcoal in the community. My two wives and four kids totally rely on me to take care of their necessities. (Purchasing food, covering school costs, and purchasing clothes). My four children were sent home from school because of unpaid school fees a week before I got my transfers. They were re-admitted to school when I paid KES 1000 to partially settle the outstanding school fee balance. Along with paying the school fees, I spent KES 870 for a single piece of iron sheet. Due to a lack of funding, a portion of my house is unfinished. The house will be finished after I acquire enough iron sheets, and my children will then be able to occupy it. I'm happy that the transfer really aided me in supplying my family with food at a time when I was experiencing a financial difficulty.

I work on odd jobs selling charcoal and constructing homes for people. These occupations pay me very little, therefore I can't support my family's requirements fully. Together with my two wife and five kids, I presently reside in a temporary home. After the powerful winds destroyed our house, we promptly built the temporary construction. I have accumulated enough savings since I began receiving the transfers to purchase Twelve iron sheets. I used the entire amount of my most recent transfer to purchase two additional iron sheets for KES 2200. My goal is to construct a three-bedroom home large enough to house my complete family. My two daughters are soliciting accommodation from friends and relatives, putting them at risk for early pregnancies and catastrophic infections. I'm overjoyed to be able to shelter and care for my family under one roof thanks to these finances.

I have waited for financial assistance for a long time. Finally, Give Directly brought the program to our village, which I consider to be a miracle. Giving people unconditional cash transfers is a great way to help them because it allows them to spend their money based on their individual needs. To be honest, I am contented with how the organization operates and cannot recommend a better level of service than what they designed.

I received the transfer at a critical juncture in my life when schools were resuming and I needed to prepare my children for the same. My daughter's old uniforms were worn out and torn and needed to be replaced. So I set aside KES 250 to purchase new attire. In addition, the household was running low on food and felt compelled to replenish it. I deducted KES 2,400 from the transfer in order to obtain 36 kilograms of maize flour, which would assist in preparing enough meals for the children when they returned to school. Finally, I used the remaining funds to purchase stationery supplies for their academics, such as books and pens. I am relieved that they have not had any difficulties or interruptions in their studies since they resumed and that they have never had to starve.

I was home with my family very confused and worried about where I would get my next meal. Things had not worked out for me and I had not sold any charcoal. Suddenly, my son rushed in to inform me that I had received funds from give directly. I switched from feeling depressed to feeling euphoric. Immediately advised him to go and withdraw the cash. The next day, I went out to buy some food for my family.

From my business as a farmer and a charcoal manufacturer, it's usually a 50/50 chance when it comes to earning. Whenever I fail to make any money, we would sleep hungry as we lived from hand to mouth. My house also stresses me out as it is unstable making it unsafe for my family and there is an urgent need to renovate it. Now that I'm receiving these funds from give directly, there is a great difference in my life. My family is now living in harmony and I am also stress-free over where I will get my next meal as my two wives and I are receiving these funds. I can attest that my problems have drastically reduced and I'm more confident whenever I go out to work.

Despite my old age, I ensure that I get to provide for the needs of my family. With four children, two grandchildren, and my wife still depending on me, I engage myself in farming and charcoal manufacturing business to earn a living. In a month, with the inconsistency in my earnings, I would make around KES 1,000. This isn't enough and often we would go without food. The house we live in is also very unstable. When it's very windy the rooftop is usually blown away and I'm forced to repair it. and during the rainy season, it normally leaks so it's in my plan to renovate it and ensure that my family's needs Are well taken care of. So, with my first transfer, I used it all to buy some nourishments since that day we had no food in the house. To keep us going I bought maize flour sugar beans and cooking oil.