My goal is to launch a business where I will buy commodities, mostly beans, millet, and maize, from other towns and then sell them in later markets after successfully buying a cow with the initial transfer that has already given birth and earning money from the milk sale. They are more profitable because there is a great demand for them. The income from it combined with the milk sales commissions I receive will be sufficient to cover our expenses. I have already started setting aside $1 to $3 per day from the milk sales, and I've already saved a total of $56. In addition, I joined a savings organization of 50 people who each contribute $1.2 weekly. When I earn my shares, I will add that money to my savings and start the business. I'm aiming to raise the $100 in startup cash I need for the firm in the next three months.

What I appreciate about GiveDirectly is their commitment to assisting others and their desire to see individuals succeed in life. They provided everyone money and made it possible for them to improve their life in this way. The majority of the villagers were poor, and they could not afford finer homes, so they lived in grass-thatched homes. Everyone's lives have improved, and they all affirm the fact that GiveDirectly was responsible for their current enhanced living conditions and access to such homes. On the other hand, I would encourage the employees to join us whenever they can locate food on the table, especially those who are out in the field. We see eating together as a symbol of love and harmony, so when they refuse our invitation, we typically feel horrible.

In their final year of secondary school, my two daughters owed the school $300 in unpaid tuition, which I was able to pay off with a portion of the second transfer. Three of my primary school-aged children were also sent home because we were unable to pay $15 on time. When I got the second payment, I also paid the arrears. We were grateful for the help and the money, which saved our lives. In addition, I invested $150 on a calf that I will raise in the future. My family was able to live comfortably for a while on the $80 that I had left, which was primarily spent on food items like rice, maize, sugar, and beans. I am a farmer with a focus on vegetables and maize, but there are times when it struggles, making it difficult for me to support my family. Sustaining them was made simple through the transfers, and we are grateful for that.

I was very excited to receive a message that morning confirming the receipt of the first transfer. I was very grateful when I saw KES 55,000 as my account balance. I visited the nearest shopping center to go and withdraw the money the following day.

The biggest difference is the purchase of a dairy cow. The huge investment in livestock has brought an impact on the provision of adequate milk for my family members. I am no longer spending money on buying milk instead, I spend in buying other household items.

Upon withdrawal of my first transfer, I bought a dairy cow worth KES 42,000. I am currently milking three liters of milk which is adequate afor, my seven family members. I am a dairy farmer and additional milk production means will sell to earn income so that I can pay other household bills. With KES 10,000 I used in paying school free as a reward for my daughter in secondary school. She had been able to study without being sent home the entire term to collect school fees. The remaining amount, I spent on buying food for my household members.