I am currently employed as a private tutor in a local primary school, where I tutor lower grades. Every month, I save at least $5 from my wages with the intention of purchasing a piece of land in the future. Even though I intend to start an electronic business with the portion of the second transfer that I saved, I am relieved that saving for the piece of land is still feasible and will be bolstered in the future by the profits from the business once it is up and running. I currently have $150 in my savings account and hope to continue saving for this new goal.

GiveDirectly did an outstanding job in our community, for which we will be eternally grateful. Many households saw significant changes in a short period of time after receiving and spending the money on a variety of ideas such as livestock, school fees, and the construction of new homes for their families. We had not anticipated such generous help at first, but receiving a direct deposit, the first transfer into our accounts, changed our minds. I was relieved that the promises were kept and that the cash transfer met everyone's needs because no one was forced to spend in a specific way. GiveDirectly started everything and finished strong, exceeding all of our expectations.

When I received the second transfer, I had a simple plan to open a new business selling electronic appliances in a nearby shopping center. With the current high cost of goods in the markets, I had to wait and watch the trend before investing. It is my expectation that the prices will soon fall, which may result in a loss if I purchase the stock at a higher price only to sell it at a lower price. I already have a shop space in a strategic location where I believe many customers will come to buy our products. In the last few weeks, my son suffered an injury to his left hand, requiring us to rush him to the hospital and pay a $100 bill, reducing the initial capital I had to $450. I am relieved that my son is now doing well and that his hand is gradually returning to normal. I am grateful to GiveDirectly for their assistance in shifting my focus, and I am very excited to begin the business that I expect to earn at least $20 per day, which will come in handy while sorting household bills and paying school fees for my cousin who is currently staying with us.

The day I received my transfer, I can recall that after a long day of hard work. I was at home busy preparing an evening meal for my family when I suddenly heard my phone ringing. Upon checking my phone, I saw a message notification showing that I had received money from GiveDirectly. I was so excited and happy because I knew that I would be able to accomplish my dreams in a short time. I then broke the good news to my husband and family who were all happy and grateful. We celebrated for the better part of the evening and then embarked on planning how we would utilise our transfers.

My daily life is different because I was able to purchase a dairy cow with my initial transfer. This is a dream come true because I am hopeful that I would be able to cut down on the cost of buying milk daily. Secondly, I managed to purchase enough foodstuffs, especially maize which was very expensive. I am so grateful for the support that boosted my living status to a higher level.

My husband and I depend on farming to earn a livelihood, together we are blessed with a child. My husband is a graduate but he is still unemployed. The moment we received our transfer, we opted to buy a dairy cow worth KES 38,000 to cut down on the cost of buying milk daily. I was unable to purchase it before due to financial constraints as a result of unreliable sources of income. I then used the remaining amount on foodstuffs, utensils and clothes. I am so grateful for the support that empowered our lives greatly.