Over the last two years, I have concentrated my efforts on fish farming. This is a business that is not largely done by many especially in my community. I normally harvest fish in the fishpond that I have in my compound and I take them to a nearby town to look for market. The delivery is normally done on foot. Having received money from GiveDirectly and used some to improve this business, the produce has increased and I now have a new goal of purchasing a bycicle that will make the distribution easier for me. I have already hatched a savings plan from the sale of these fish and I will use the money to buy one. This, I am optimistic shall be made possible by end of the year.

In my opinion GiveDirectly does well by giving support in form of cash. For every person that had a clear plan on what they needed to do, then they were able to do it and got maximum benefits from it. I am personally very grateful for the support that I got and for the change it has brought in my life.

I spent $300 to buy two heifers and used the remaining amount to buy iron sheets for building a new house. The decision to buy heifers was so as to fatten them and later sell at a profit. My long term goal is to purchase a piece of land and these investments shall help me actualize the dream. I had also bought some three heifers from the first transfer and I am very optimistic that they will grow and give me more cash before the end of next year. I am also very happy and grateful that I have ready started construction of a new house. This would not have been possible had we not received money from GiveDirectly. My fish farming business was equally boosted since I was able to buy fencing poles and secure the pond. I am looking forward to a more improved living standard going forward.

It was around 6pm and I was home.I heard my phone vibrate and upon checking, it was a message from Givedirectly confirming a receipt of my first transfer.I was so excited though I had to wait for a couple of days to go and withdraw the transfer because many MPESA withdrawal shops were full.I withdrew the transfer on a market day and went to purchase the heifers as I had already planned.

The biggest difference in my daily life is the acquisition of the three heifers. This is a great joy since it affirms my holes to produce more milk. I expect to see them grow and help us in the future settle bills and also raise income to start other projects.

Upon withdrawal from the transfer, I spent KES 45,000 on purchasing three young heifers. I had been dependent on a neighbor's cow which I had been keeping for almost two years now. With the three heifers, I am hopeful that we enjoy surplus milk production in the future. I also considered purchasing iron sheets with the remaining amount since I plan to build a two-roomed house. I am looking forward to the second transfer so that I can purchase other construction materials and commence the construction work.