My biggest concern before receiving the transfers was to ensure that I finally got the chance to settle the debt in tuition fee for my daughter and also look into renovating my house since it was quite old and almost looking as though it was going to collapse any moment.

I definitely praisethe job that Givedirectly has done so far back in the village, not only to me but also my neighbors and friends as well because it has elevated us in ways that we would have never imagined before and this has brought so much joy in our homes and has completely transitioned our lives for the better.

Upon receiving the transfers, I immediately went ahead to settle some part of the debt that my daughter had for her high school studies and I ended up paying KES 10,000. I also proceeded and bought a new bed and mattress because I did not have one which cost me again KES 10,000. I also bought nineteen pieces of iron sheets that you could finally help me finalise on the roofing of my house which cost KES 19,000. As for the rest of the funds, I mostly used it on ensuring that my family and I always had a meal because it was quite a problem from time to time.

It was around 11 AM when I was just relaxing with my family when I heard a message tone from my mobile phone. I was a bit anxious and asked my son to check the contents. After going through it, he realized that it was an Mpesa message from GiveDirectly. I had finally received my first transfer as promised. I felt so happy together with my children and I can still remember we withdrew the cash and started planning on it.

The biggest difference in my life is that I am now happier and in good health. Before GiveDirectly came into my life, I used to suffer a lot health-wise. Months ago, I was diagnosed with anemia and high blood pressure and the expenses were very high therefore we could not afford them. My spouse and I are very old without any jobs we have been depending on our children who are also casual laborers. This is evident that it would take time for me to get treated. On most of the days handling the house, chores were possible because of my condition. I have been going through lots of pains and I never thought this would come to an end anytime soon. This organization sent that is all I can say because if it were not for them, I don't think I would still be alive. I will always be grateful for what they did in my life and family which is comprised of six members.

I spent part of my first transfer on clearing a hospital bill of KES 23000. I was diagnosed with high blood pressure and anemia a while ago but u did not have the required cash for the proper medication. I am happy that for now, I am doing quite well and I can do all the house chores unlike before. I later paid school fees of KES 10000 for my son who is in his second year in secondary school. He was always at home because of the issue of the huge arrears which has been a major challenge. Additionally, I bought building poles which I am intending to building a new house because the previous one was not in a good state at all. With the remaining amount of money, I have been buying foodstuffs like maize flour, vegetables, fruits, milk, and when water.