Yes, the new goal that I have at the moment is to boost the goat rearing that I started with the transfers by purchasing more goats. This would be something that I will be relying upon in the future when I face any financial needs. Also, the plan is to sell them when they multiply to purchase a dairy cow that would ensure a steady supply of milk for the family. Similarly, I would sell them to the neighbors to earn an income daily that would support some of the essential needs.

In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well in enrolling every individual without discrimination based on tribal or religion. Additionally, not involving or being influenced by any political and government officials is what they did well. This in the long run reduced bias during enrollment. I do not think there is anything that the organization did not do well.

For many years, I have desired to own proper bedding for myself and the children. We were spending nights on the floor with rags something that was making us feeling body pain every morning. The only time that we could sleep on good and modern beds is when we visit our neighbors. After being enrolled in the program, I was positive that I would accomplish my dreams. I spent $150 of the most recent transfers to purchase proper modern bedding for the 2 children and myself. At the moment, we are grateful that we enjoy our nights on decent beds like others. In addition, I used $50 to clear the term two fee arrears for my son who had joined primary school. Similarly, I used $50 to purchase new clothes for every member of the family. This is because we were wearing old and torn clothes which were embarrassing resulting in low self-esteem while in front of others. Furthermore, I bought enough food for the family of 5 members with the remaining amount since we did not have enough food.

It was around 3pm and I was relaxing at home when I got the SMS confirming that I have received the money from GiveDirectly. I was so happy and grateful when I got the money because it was going to help me a great deal especially with building a bigger and better house, which was something that I had always desired.

The biggest difference in my daily life since I started receiving money from GiveDirectly is that I now have a bigger and better house unlike before, as well as a goat that will live on to the future and I will always depend on. I am so grateful.

I spent most of the transfer which was KES 40000 on building a bigger and better house because the one we were living in previously was so small and had no space enough for my growing family. Therefore, when I got the money I made it priority to get a bigger and better house with more space where we would all live comfortably without congestion and fighting for space with some of the household items. I also spent KES 3500 on buying a goat because I believe that is something that will come help me in the future because it will reproduce and increase in number, which I'll be able to sell one or two and address the challenges I will be facing. This makes me so happy and proud.