The positive outcomes I've experienced on my farm, particularly in cultivating watermelons, potatoes, and maize, serve as a motivating force to further invest in this agricultural venture. Presently engaged in harvesting watermelon, the anticipation of a bumper yield instills confidence in the prospect of earning a substantial income upon the completion of sales. I express profound happiness and gratitude for the financial support provided through the transfers, which has facilitated my involvement in a fulfilling economic activity that generates income and aligns with my passion.

I allocated $34 towards my son's school fees, supporting his education as a Form 2 student in secondary school. This investment brings me satisfaction, knowing it will enable him to pursue his studies without the disruptions of frequent sent-home scenarios. Additionally, I dedicated $68 to cover accommodation and pocket money expenses. Tsangatisini Secondary School, where my son attends, operates as a day school, necessitating him to secure accommodation nearby. This financial provision ensures that he has a suitable living environment conducive to effective learning. Expressing deep gratitude for the financial transfers, I have been able to channel this support towards my passion for farming. Currently, I am generating a substantial income from cultivating watermelon, potatoes, and various other vegetables. The assistance from the transfers has not only contributed to my son's education but has also empowered me to thrive in my agricultural endeavors

In addition to providing financial support for my son's education, I am determined to expand my agricultural venture by cultivating watermelons. At present, I sell the watermelons locally due to the limited harvest, resulting in modest income. However, I aspire to purchase high-quality seeds that yield better results, even though they come at a higher cost. With the financial boost from the transfers, I am hopeful that I will be able to manage this investment. The success of this endeavor would not only bring in substantial profits but also significantly improve my quality of life, enabling me to support my son's education beyond secondary school

Paying my son's school fees was my top priority, so I utilized all of my transfer money for that purpose. Currently, he is studying in Form 1 at Tsangatsini Secondary School as a day scholar. However, apart from the tuition fees, there are additional expenses such as accommodation, food, and water that I need to cover. Juggling these financial responsibilities can be quite challenging when it comes to meeting all of his educational needs. To sustain myself, I have ventured into agribusiness, specifically selling watermelon fruits that I cultivate on my own farm. Although my business is currently on a small scale and the income generated is limited, I remain hopeful that I can expand it in the future. This would not only provide me with a better livelihood but also enable me to provide more for my son's education. I am immensely grateful for the financial support I have received from Give Directly. It has allowed me to fulfill my duties as a parent and meet the essential expenses for my son's education. Without the support from this organization, I would not have been able to provide the necessary resources and opportunities for my son's academic journey.

With extensive expertise in farming, my primary objective revolves around investing my monthly transfers into agricultural ventures. In past years, the most significant hurdle I encountered was the scarcity of rainfall and inadequate irrigation resources. Presently, I am in the process of excavating a substantial reservoir to collect and store water during the upcoming rainy season. Looking ahead, my plan is to utilize my two-acre farm to cultivate watermelons, a crop that holds promising prospects for generating substantial income.

Being a widower, I find myself responsible for my child, who is currently a form one student at Tsangatsini Secondary School. While the rainy season allows me to earn a living as a peasant farmer, I resort to cutting down tree stumps and producing charcoal for sale during dry periods. Unfortunately, my income remains minimal, making it challenging to meet my daughter's crucial needs. However, when I received my May transfers, I prioritized paying her school fees and utilized the entire amount of $34 for this purpose. This significant support played a crucial role in preventing her from being sent home. The knowledge that she can continue her education without any hindrances or disruptions brings me immense happiness and a sense of peace.

I am a single parent surviving on casual jobs such as burning and selling charcoal which does not pay much. The transfer so far has been helpful to me, I have been able to pay fees on time for my son. My goal is that through the monthly transfers, I will be able to better my life and that of my son. My plan is to see him excel in his academics as he is joining high school and I am hopeful that he will continue with his studies without interruptions concerning fees. Apart from school, I am also planning to buy more livestock like chickens and goats. I currently have 6 chickens and 1 goat. Since casual jobs are unreliable, this livestock will greatly help me as they multiply. I will sell the offspring and raise money to cater for my future financial needs like fees for my son.

Since I do not have a formal job, I have relied on crop farming and livestock keeping. I spent $5 on watermelon seeds immediately after receiving my recent transfer, hoping that they would grow well and allow me to venture into Agri-business. They are not doing well owing to the drought, which is affecting our crops. In addition, I spent the rest of the transfer, $29 on plowing an acre parcel of land that had been bare for the previous five years. I hired a tractor to help with the plowing. It would have been difficult for me to succeed in preparing that parcel of land for farming without the transfer.

I have a plea to GiveDirectly, the good work you started has a positive impact on us, and kindly do not step back. Through these monthly transfers, we have been able to tackle different needs which challenged us the most. We are very delighted to have this faultless organization in our village.

When I got the tenth transfer, I used $8 to purchase two chickens so that I also start keeping because I had none. Since they have a short breeding period, I am optimistic about having several chickens soon. Thereafter, I saved the remaining $22 for commercial farming. I am waiting for the rainy season to plant some watermelons. I decided to do so because I tried it sometimes back and it did well hence I opted to take this investment route. I am happy that I can purchase watermelon seeds through the enablement of GiveDirectly.

I only realized that I had received the funds after I came back from the farm which was about four in the evening and I was filled with so much euphoria especially because it was completely out of the blue and I had zero expectations that GiveDirectly would actually keep its word.

These funds will enable me to finally start on my project which is investing in poultry farming and I'm very hopeful that in the long run will come to prove to be great for me and my family especially financially.

I recently just received the transfers so I haven't been able to quite get the time to withdraw the money and utilize it but I do have in mind what I want to invest my money in and that would preferably be poultry farming. I have decided that since I have received KES 1,200 I am going to use the KES 1,000 to buy five hens because each is sold at KES 200. As for the balance I intend to use it on nutrition by perhaps purchasing a packet of maize flour.