beddings, goats, fees A lot has happened ever since receiving the transfer but the fact that managed to clear the fees arrear for my daughter makes me a happier and hopeful person on earth. I had no idea where I would acquire the money needed for her to get her certificates. Also, I am now sleeping comfortably in a nice bed and a new mattress. Before GiveDirectly visited my life, I was using old sacks as beddings and never enjoyed the joy of sleeping in a better place. Lastly, the goats that I acquired through the transfers have also transformed my life in such a way that, I can decide to sell the offspring and start my desired lucrative projects.

In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well in my village and the whole region at large. The GD staffs are the most approachable people I came across, they were always ready to explain to us any time we could seek clarification through the hotline/toll-free. Also, there was no discrimination and everyone received the money equally without considering age or even tribe. Also, I do not see any sector GD has failed us so far.

I spent part of my second transfer on clearing school fees balances for my daughter who had finished her secondary education the last two years. By the time he was sitting for her final exams, the fees arrears had accumulated and the principal assured us that she will be allowed to sit for the national exams but then she will only be given her certificates once we clear the fees. Also, I bought livestock such as goats at a total of KES 15000. I, later on, boosted my kiosk uses and I am now getting good returns and I can meet my family's needs with ease. Also with the reming amount of money, I bought food for the family.

I was having lunch with my family when I heard my phone ringing, I gave it to my helper who confirmed to me that I had received my first transfer from GiveDirectly. I was overjoyed having received this support and thanked them for the financial support.

My two children had huge fee balances and I was worried that they might be discontinued in their studies. Through this transfer, I cleared the outstanding fee balance and they were allowed to continue with their studies. I am at peace now that I have paid for them on time and I have adequate time to prepare for next payment. So far this is the biggest difference in my daily life.

I spent a larger portion of the transfer on paying fees for my two children who are in high school. I was worried they might be discontinued because I was not able to clear the arrears on time. I am happy as a parent because they are now comfortably continuing with their studies without any interruptions. I also bought a new bed and mattress to replace the old beddings that I have been using for years. At least I can now afford to sleep comfortably on my new beddings. I spent the remaining amount to do some shopping for my family on household items and also foodstuffs.