I have a certificate in business management and my goal next year is to put it in practice . I want to build a big wholesale and a butchery on the side , at the shopping centre . I have done my research and their are no wholesales there . I will run the business myself since I'll take it as self employment , my sibling can help me in case there is much work . This will require a capital of $3,500 . I have already contacted the supplier and I'm working towards it . Honestly I do not know where I'll get this money as at now , can you help me again ?

One thing you are doing well is that you gave every house hold their transfers . For instance my mother and I benefitted separately . We have both done various development projects with our transfers , independently . This minimised a lot of possible conflicts . You have helped me to build a bigger house , and buy myself a phone , may you continue to help others too . I've not seen any mistake you have done for you should improve .

I'm a first born in my family , currently married but my wife has no job . I do 'bodaboda' business and I'm the sole bread winner of both my families . When I received this money , I felt like I had been born again , I cannot explain my excitement because you may not fully understand . On that day , I was just unusually happy even before knowing that I will receive the money . When I read the Mpesa message I just rang my wife and instructed her to slaughter a hen because this called for celebration ! My dream of constructing a bigger house was now materialising . I spent $150 for wood , $90 for iron sheets and $80 for labour . Just like that I was able to build myself a new house ! Thanks to Give Directly , I now own two houses ! I bought this motorbike on a loan of $1,700 , so I do pay in instalments . I used $110 to pay part of the loan . Although you gave me a phone , I needed a smart phone to access the internet and even apply for jobs , hence I bought a phone worth $70 , I'm glad I can now access the internet anywhere anytime . I also paid school fees for my two siblings who are in primary school , this was $30 . Finally I spent $20 on shopping for basic household items like food and soap .

I was at home relaxing after completing all my household chores. I was alone in my house at around 6 pm when I received the transfer on my mobile phone. At first, I thought it was a message from my spouse. After checking, I was extremely happy when I saw the message indicating that I had received the transfer. I decided to call my husband who had traveled for work to inform him about the aid. It was the happiest moment of my life after receiving the aid since I had planned to spend it wisely to better our living conditions.

Owning a motorbike for myself is the biggest difference in my daily life. Currently, I am living a happy life because I earn enough income to comfortably support my family's basic needs like food. Previously, I had to hire motorbike from my neighbors which I am required to pay off every day.

My husband is a motorbike taxi driver. He has been doing this job for quite some time using someone's bike where he is required to pay off money every evening to the owner. I had desired to purchase a motorbike for him to improve his income to support the essential needs of our family. However, I lacked the financial muscles to accomplish this goal. After receiving the transfer, I spent KES 45,000 to purchase a second-hand motorbike for him. In addition, I used KES 2000 to purchase school uniforms for my son who was going to use old and torn uniforms something very embarrassing for me. Similarly, I spent KES 3,000 to clear all the fees arrears for my kid since he had huge fee arrears. With the remaining amount, I bought sufficient food for the family as well as new clothes for myself.