I received the first and the second transfer when I already and a piece of land that I had bought awaiting to be developed. I had no plan to spend any part of the transfer on developing it since it was not part of the household priority but at the moment, I have a new goal to put up a new business structure on it. I invested most of my transfer on livestock that will in turn help in the construction work as I will be selling their offspring to fund the project. I am hoping that the process kickstarts soon as I am looking forward to supporting my family of seven using the outcome I will be receiving from the sales of the product I will be trading in.

GiveDirectly's support to our village right from the first to the last transfer, in my opinion, brought a complete change to every household and more so the whole village. we were given a chance to receive and spend the transfer independently. This to me was the best decision by the organization since everyone had a different challenge to address in their household. I just wish that GiveDirectly will keep doing the great work in other villages even in the future.

My main focus after receiving the second transfer was to infest on a long-term project that will still work out and provide for my family of seven many years to come. Out of the total amount, I spent KES 44000 on the purchase of eight sheep that I am currently rearing. I chose this as the best since our environs receive less rainfall that is not sustainable in crop farming but works best with livestock farming since we have a permanent river a kilometer away from my household where the livestock can always get water. I also spend the remaining KES 10000 on buying extra iron sheets that I used in the extension of a room for my children on the initial house I had. I am glad that it is now complete and we are all accommodated within the same roof without anyone seeking a place to sleep in the neighborhood like my two sons used to do.

The moment I received my transfer, I was tending to my cow in the fields when I heard my phone ringing and vibrating loudly, Upon checking I saw a Mpesa notification message showing that I had received money from GiveDirectly, I was overwhelmed with joy and happiness, I knew that I will be able to complete my house, I then called my wife to inform him of the wonderful news that came our way, words cannot express how happy she was, I am grateful to have received the support from GiveDirectly.

The biggest difference in my daily life is that I was able to boost my business, with that I am hopeful that I will be able to make a profit, In addition to that I managed to build a decent house, this came as a relief because the house that I had was small. Food security in the house was one of my main concerns and I am glad that I was able to stock up enough foodstuffs, with that, I am assured that we will have enough to eat. I am grateful for the support that changed my life greatly.

I am a businessman in the village, I buy and sell goats within and outside the village, I am also blessed with five children. The house that I am living in currently is very small, especially factoring in that the children are also growing, I saw the need of building a spacious house so that all of us can comfortably fit in. When I received my transfer I used KES 20,000 in building a house, I then started a goat rearing project using KES10,000 so that I would be able to earn an income out of it once they multiply, lastly, I used KES 15,000 to boost my business which I am relieved that I was able to accomplish so much within a short period.GiveDrectly has lifted our lives and we are grateful for the opportunity.