The biggest difference in my daily life is that I completed to pay school fees for my daughter who is now in form four at Jila Secondary. Before receiving the cash I had a debt of KES 40,000.00 which had accumulated over her schooling period. Initially I used to pay the school fees as well as sustain my family’s basic needs from my small business of selling liquor but due to sickness I had to leave the business. Being jobless, Give Directly has sustained my family as far as food is concerned. The amount that remained after clearing the fee balance I decided to use it food. We are so grateful for the support because Give Directly has enabled me to have a peace of mind in terms of my daughter’s education and basic needs for the family.

GiveDirectly has made us the village people proud and happy. We never thought of constructing good houses, paying school fees for our children, affording day meals for our children as well as having some solar panels in our areas. For sure the organization did us wonders. We pray if it's possible the organization to reframe its terms and conditions so that we continue benefiting. But all in all, we are grateful for what it did for us.

When I received my 2nd transfer from Give Directly, I paid school fees for my daughter who is in form four. This is because I had a huge fee balance amounting to KES 40,000.00. I also thought of constructing a house but looking at the money that was remaining I knew it wasn’t possible to construct and complete a house; therefore I thought it was wise to save the money for my family use in terms of buying some food. Initially I had a business but due to illness I had no choice but leaving the business that used to sustain my family.

It was around 9 am when I received the great news that I had finally received, my first transfer. I was even on my way to my relative's compound and I opted to go back home since I was overwhelmed with joy and I couldn't even concentrate. I felt blessed becasue I definitely knew that my daughter will finally resume her studies through financial help.

The biggest difference in my daily life is that I managed to clear the huge school fees arrear for my daughter who is in secondary school. Since I am illiterate I have been dreaming of seeing all my children acquire good education since I wouldn't wish them to encounter what I experience due to illiteracy. Besides being a show and the breadwinner of the family I had to strain so hard and make the ends meet. I have been depending on the charcoal burning business and it was not profitable and the little I used to earn could only sustain their daily meals. Concerning the fees, I had to apply for bursaries and borrow from wellwishers which have never been easy. She has been on and off school and for now, this has come to an end. I managed to settle the whole balance and she is now studying comfortably without any disturbances. This is so motivating to both of us.

I spent part of my first transfer on clearing school fees for my daughter who is in her third year. She has always been sent home regularly for fees because of the huge balances. Also, I bought beddings which include a new bed, mattress, and bedsheets. Previously I used to sleep on the traditional beds made of ropes which I always had lots of discomforts and pains. With the remaining amount of money, I bought enough food for the family and at least we no longer skip meals as before