At present, we reside on a half-acre parcel of land, and we've had aspirations of expanding it. Through my modest business endeavors, coupled with the support of my family, we have successfully secured a half-acre plot of land. In the upcoming year and beyond, we intend to combine this newly acquired piece with our existing property to create a more spacious area for the purpose of cattle rearing.

GiveDirectly's remarkable efforts have made a substantial positive impact in our village. Their approach was transparent and compelling, characterized by the professionalism and effective communication of their staff members, fostering a strong rapport with the local community. This led to widespread acceptance, fostering a peaceful environment that endured throughout the intervention period. While the organization's achievements are commendable, there is an opportunity for further enhancement in terms of amplifying community education and engagement to ensure the sustained benefits of their interventions.

I used the second transfer to acquire a dairy cow valued at $400, supplementing the existing cow that I had already bought with the previous transfer. I am delighted with the substantial milk supply we now enjoy, which has replaced the need to purchase expensive milk for my family of five. This not only brings us adequate milk but also surplus for selling, generating income to sustain our needs. Additionally, I allocated the remaining money, amounting to $130, to purchase new clothing for three children and essential utensils that were lacking. Alongside my role as a businesswoman, I manage a grocery business and operate a mobile salon, providing hairdressing services to clients. The generous support has led to significant improvements within my household, all achieved since the receipt of the initial transfer.

The moment I received my transfer, I was at a fundraising event in the neighbourhood. Then suddenly, I heard my phone ringing. Upon checking, I realised that I heard received the promised money from GiveDirectly. I was overwhelmed with happiness. I immediately rushed home to inform my husband. Upon reaching home I broke the news to my equally happy husband. We then embarked on planning how best we would utilise our funds.

With the high cost of living in our country, I am relieved that I was able to cut down on the cost of buying milk daily. Additionally, I would be able to earn an extra income from selling the milk. This was not easy before because whatever little that we earned was spent on foodstuffs and other basic needs. I am grateful for the tremendous support that brought financial freedom and also lifted our living standards amazingly.

My husband and I had agreed on how we would best spend our transfers before receiving them. He works as a cook in a nearby secondary school and I am a hairdresser, together we are blessed with two children. Therefore we used KES 35,000 on buying a dairy cow to cut down on the cost of buying milk daily. We were unable to acquire it before due to financial constraints. Additionally, I knew that I would be able to earn an extra income from selling the milk. I then used KES 15,000 on buying iron sheets to build a house once I receive my second transfer. Lastly, I used the remaining amount on foodstuffs and clothes.