Depending on a single source of income can be stressful and draining, and this has never been my wish. Although we wish for crop diversification in my area, the climatic conditions, market, and lack of knowledge are obstacles. At Saoset village, for instance, tea farming is not a go-to business since the soils are poor for such, but sugarcane and coffee farming can thrive. Unfortunately, the residents here are not knowledgeable, and for the markets to thrive, a reasonable number of people should have planted such crops on their farms. Since I cannot be a lone ranger in such a business, I hope to venture extensively into poultry farming to support my family of 5. I plan on using $500 to construct a poultry farm to accommodate over 100 chickens. I will be glad to earn from the sales of the eggs and chicken and, therefore, be financially stable.

Givedirectly has restored hope to the communities here in Bomet. I am glad that families have been uplifted from poverty as they have acquired assets using the transfers. For instance, in my family, we have purchased dairy cows and poultry, which are now income-generating activities for us. In addition, most households have gotten food without struggling, and children have had uninterrupted school sessions since the fees have been paid fully. I was personally relieved because it saves time to attend to other income-generating activities. I will further appreciate it if it conducts field visits to ascertain the authenticity of the usage and, if possible, adds more transfers.

In my country, Kenya, the government initiated a program in support of the elderly in the form of the Inua Jamii Initiative. I am glad to be a beneficiary, earning $20 a month that is paid quarterly. It is through this drive that I support my family of five alongside tree cultivation and the small-scale poultry farming that I run with my wife. However, the harsh climatic conditions and inconsistent market for the trees at times make the business slow and therefore provide no income for the family. Therefore, I opted to purchase a dairy cow using $250 of the transfers so as to provide milk for the family and a surplus to generate income to bridge other financial gaps. Previously, I had over 20 cows but unfortunately sold them all to educate my children. I later resorted to purchasing a liter of milk daily for $0.5 and paying $15 at the end of each month. This consumes most of the family finances, and at times I have had to borrow from friends so as to support the family. In order to sustain the family's food security, I bought 1 bag of maize for $56, 50 kilograms of rice for $50, and other household goods for $100. I am also glad to have saved the majority of the transfers to attend to any arising emergency. I am now mentally relieved as the family is food secure and hence can invest in other income-generating activities by utilizing the time that could be used to search for food.

I recall the day I got my transfer. I was at home when I overheard my neighbours discussing the receipt of their initial transfer, so I returned home. I quickly grabbed my phone and checked my phone. On my screen, I saw a text message confirming that I had also received my share. I couldn't keep the good news from my wife, so I called her and told her, and she was overjoyed. She knew she'd be able to fulfil her dream of owning a dairy cow. I am overwhelmed by your generosity.

The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have been able to achieve my goals in a relatively short period. I was able to easily purchase a cow, which I never thought I would be able to do due to financial constraints. It truly is a dream come true. Knowing I own a cow makes me happy and satisfied. I am grateful for the assistance that has improved our standard of living.

For a long time, I had wished to own a dairy cow. Even though it was difficult to achieve due to financial constraints. This was because my last-born son was still enrolled at university, and I had to prioritize paying his tuition. When I first received my transfer, I decided to use it to purchase a dairy cow for my family. This is because I was previously unable to own one due to financial constraints imposed by school fees and responsibilities. I am a farmer, married and blessed with children who are all grown. As a result, I spent the entire $250 on a cow. I then spent $ 40 on ironing sheets. Finally, I spent the remaining funds on purchasing foodstuffs. I am so happy that I was able to accomplish so much in a short period.