My new goal is to start livestock rearing, especially dairy cows. This will be my reliable source of living. I will be able to sell milk around the village, something that will earn me daily income to continue funding my children's education. In addition, I will have a steady supply of milk for my family consumption.

I think GiveDirectly did well in sending cash transfers to poor households in my village. Every eligible household according to the criteria was enrolled into the program. There were no complaints from the villagers since everyone was trained about the project at the community meeting that was conducted by the Officers.

I have desired to own proper beddings since I was sleeping on a small traditional bed with sacks as beddings. This was uncomfortable as well as embarrassing whenever I received an important visitor. I spent KES 10,500 of my recent transfer to purchase a modern bed and mattress, currently, I am happy sleeping on nice beddings something that has installed dignity. In addition, I used KES 25,000 to support the education of my 3 children, I paid all the term two school fees. They are now learning without any interruption. I spent part of the remaining amount to purchase two goats for KES 5000. I was remaining with some cash that I used to buy food and water for the family.

Ululations from my immediate neighbor made make curious and walked out of the kitchen when I was preparing some lunch. Upon inquiring she signaled me pointing at her phone in happiness. I quickly went in for my phone and found a message just waiting for me on the screen to read. Upon checking I had received the transfer of KES 55000.00 from GiveDirectly. I jumped up and down in happiness for I knew the long waited solutions to my problems were finally here.

The biggest difference in my life is having a good house with an iron sheet roof. I was just seeing such houses in other households but I now own one. Initially I was staying in a grass-thatched house which was small and also leaking during rainy season. Currently I wish the rain to be raining almost every night since the iron sheets produce a nice sound at night when it rains thus give me a good deep sleep.

My desire was to have a good permanent house, not a must to be a block hose but a good one. After withdrawing the money I set aside KES 30000.00 for building a house. I did this because the one I had was too small. I also took KES 8000.00 and bought a cow. I wanted to buy more but due the lack of pasture I bought only one. I also took KES 9000.00 and paid school fees for my 3 children who were mostly on and off school due to fee problems. The remaining amount I bought some food for the family.