My life is different than how it would have been because I managed to purchase enough medicine that would last for months. I have been diabetic for years and therefore I am always on drugs on a daily basis. Every month I always spend KES 3000 for the drugs which is relatively expensive and sometimes had to seek help from the wellwishers. Therefore after receiving the money, I had to consider my health first and purchased enough drugs that would last for months. Also, the goats that I purchased have started reproducing and they will serve as the security or sorting out any emergency ie when I fall sick or run out of drugs.

In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well by considering everyone in the village especially us the elderly. In most organizations, we are always discriminated against because of our age. I am lucky to be among the beneficiaries and I will forever be grateful for this.

I spent a huge fraction of my second transfer on my medication. I was diagnosed with diabetes I have been on drugs all along. I always utilize KES 3000 monthly on drugs and sometimes I couldn't afford it and sometimes I could beg from well wishers. Therefore I had to purchase lots of them that would sustain me for months without straining. With the reming amount of money, I purchased a varieties of foodstuffs for my family.

I can still recall just like yesterday when I realized I had received the long-awaited Mpesa message from GiveDirectly. I was overwhelmed with joy and up to date, it's still a dream to me.

The biggest difference in my daily life is that I managed to buy enough tabs that would last for a whole month. Since I am diabetic getting the monthly medication has been the major challenge to me and most of the time I could not afford to purchase the required tabs. This is because at my age I only depend on my children who also have temporary jobs. Therefore my life has been miserable all along especially when I fail to purchase the tablets. I feel there is a big relief now and may God continue to bless this organization for what it has done into my life.

I spent part of my first transfer on buying a dairy cow at KES 17000. Thus will serve as the living asset that I will depend on. I also bought some plastic chairs to replace the old mats that I have been using to sit on. Lastly, since I am diabetic I bought some tabs that would last for the whole month and enough foodstuffs to boost my immunity and also for my family.