My life is now totally different because I now own a permanent house. I have been longing to construct a big house but due to my financial status, I could not afford it. My previous house was in a very poor condition and whenever it rained it was so hectic. My children too never had peace since when it's time to sleep they were forced to sleep at their grandmother's small hat of which they were uncomfortable. But ever since I constructed this house, the problem is fully solved. Secondly, whenever they wanted to do their assignments at night, they found it hard because the house was not spacious and due to this reason it was affecting their academic performance. Ever since I constructed this house they have been studying comfortably without any interference. I am so grateful for that. Had not been this organization coming to my village I could not be owning this descent house.

In my opinion, GiveDirectly has been of great impact to us in my community. First, most of us have cows both dairy and oxen. With the oxen, we are assured of consuming less time in ploughing our farms and also getting some good harvests. Secondly, our children are now studying without any difficulties because we pay their school fees in time unlike before where they used to stay at home due to some school fees arrears. Thirdly the permanent houses which we now own has brought a new picture in my village. We are all grateful for this. According to me, I do not see any sector that GiveDirectly failed us.

I spent part of my first transfer on buying some building materials such as iron sheets at KES 16250. This was for the completing of my house which I was constructing through the first transfer. I later paid the mason KES 4000 as his labor fee. I then paid school fees for my children so that they can study without any disturbances. Previously they could stay at home even for weeks due to school fees arrears. The remaining amount of money, I decided to buy enough foodstuffs for my family. We are now taking three meals a day unlike before where we used to have one meal or go without.

My biggest difference is that I will have a house by August 2019 because my current house is about to fall. I never had money to repair or build a house. My husband and I have meager income that would never allow us to improve our house.

I was lying on my bed when I received the Mpesa message. I dont know how to read so I just slept. In the morning, I gave my son who is in class 7 to read the for me before he left for school. He told me its money from GiveDirectly. I was very happy. I waited for 3 days before withdrawing the money because my son who was to help me was only available over the weekend

I spent my transfer in paying school worth 10,000/- for my daughter who is studying at State House Girls High School. I also bought a cow worth 13,000/- so that I can get milk for my family when she gives birth. I also paid 4000/- as a deposit for timber that I will use for building a better house. My house is almost falling down. I will use the rest of the money to purchase iron sheets and in paying workers who will build the house.