My goal for this year is to purchase a plot of land and build a house. Currently, we are renting, but owning our own place would bring immense peace and financial relief. I am already in the process of acquiring the land, and I plan to utilize my savings alongside forthcoming transfers to achieve this goal. Owning our own home would not only provide my family with stability and security but also bring peace of mind. It would also alleviate the financial burden on my husband, who currently shoulders the responsibility of paying our monthly rent. This program has truly been a life-changing blessing for me and my family.

I recently began a small business selling cooked food in our village, and it is currently doing well. Previously, I sold vegetables, but I had to stop because it was not profitable. With my husband working as a casual laborer, we faced financial difficulties as he was not making enough to cover our expenses. However, our fortunes changed for the better when GiveDirectly reached our village. Now, I have a thriving business, can afford my child's school fees, and have even invested in chickens and a goat with the help of these transfers. With $20, I bought clothes for my children for the New Year holiday and then spent $10 on buying household essentials like soap, sugar, and oil which had run out and needed replenishing. I then allocated $48 to start and expand my business, gradually increasing its stock and boosting its success. Additionally, $15 went towards my child's kindergarten fees, while $9 was utilized to purchase chickens for rearing. I am genuinely thankful for this assistance, as it has transformed our lives for the better.

My overarching goal is to provide a better life for my children than I experienced growing up in the village.  I have always wanted to own a piece of land and a rental house. Despite facing financial constraints that hindered me from doing this, I am hopeful that the ongoing support from cash transfers will enable me to save towards these aspirations. Furthermore, I plan to continue investing in goat rearing, as could be a potential source of funds that will contribute to realizing my dreams in the future.

I am deeply grateful to GiveDirectly for the invaluable support provided through the cash transfers. With the recent funds, I took a significant step towards my dream of owning a large herd of livestock, including cattle and goats. I invested $50 to acquire two goats, recognizing the potential financial stability that comes with livestock ownership. I currently run a food stand business. The unpredictable nature of its income prompted my decision to focus on rearing livestock for a more sustainable future. In addition to acquiring goats, I saved $28, intending to combine it with future transfers to expand my livestock holdings. The funds were instrumental in addressing urgent needs, such as paying $7 to enable my sister to resume her studies after being sent away from school due to unpaid tuition. The remaining $17 was allocated to cover the essential food needs of my family.

My ultimate goal is to create a sense of independence and establish a secure and comfortable home for my family. Despite currently residing within my husband's parent's compound, I aspire to acquire my own space where my family can thrive. To achieve this dream, my strategy involves purchasing a plot of land and constructing a house. To accumulate the necessary funds, I will diligently save money and also engage in the livestock trade, selling animals as a means of generating additional income. By implementing this plan, I aim to commence construction by the beginning of next year, moving closer to the realization of my goal of owning a home that truly belongs to my family.

Through the support of GiveDirectly, I was finally able to fulfill my long-held aspiration of starting a livestock venture. With their recent transfer, I purchased a goat valued at $28, kickstarting my project and paving the way for a brighter future. Additionally, I allocated $6.70 from the funds to buy food for my family, ensuring their well-being. GiveDirectly's contribution has been instrumental in turning my dreams into reality, and I am now filled with happiness and gratitude for the opportunities it has provided my family and I.

After observing how well my grocery business is doing, I had the idea to open a boutique. I decided on this line of work because I have a lot of expertise in it and there isn't any competition in our region. I have a strategy to save $20 in each transfer I receive going forward in order to accomplish this. I plan on starting the business before the year is through, and I have faith that it will succeed in helping me support my family without having to put forth as much effort as I do now.

Since I have been operating a grocery store for a living and to provide for my family's needs, I saw it prudent to add more stock to add life to it. When I received the recent transfer, I opted to use $20 in buying more stock for the business. Having a variety of leafy vegetables and fruits in the store attracts more buyers, and the more buyers the higher the profit. As of now, the business is flourishing courtesy of GiveDirectly. This business aids me to provide for my family's needs. I also used $7 for medication because by the time I received the transfer I was expectant. For the other $7, I bought some food for my family.

The organization calling us and checking on us every month is the best thing that they do for us. This organization gives us hope.

It was at 3 pm, I was doing laundry outside my house. When I received the transfer I was overwhelmed with happiness because the previous night my family had gone to bed with an empty stomach, I quickly dressed up and went to the market to buy some pieces of fish at $0.4, ugali at $19, and spinach at $20. That day we eat a balanced diet and saved some for my husband to enjoy in the evening.

I had actually just arrived back home from the farm when I finally noticed that the funds had been sent out by the Organization. I was filled with so much euphoria instantly because as I had mentioned prior we had gone for a couple of days without having a meal and it was especially tough for the children.

In my opinion nutrition was definitely a great deal for me and my family especially because it has been a recurring challenge for so numerous occasions and I was glad that I did not have to worry about having a meal especially having little children to feed.

As soon as I received the transfers I went ahead and used KES 500 on buying two hens because I wanted to begin poultry farming as a small investment project that could help me financially in the long run. I also used KES 500 again in purchasing three packets of maize flour especially because it had been actually two days since my children and I had a meal and and then used KES 150 in buying laundry detergent and then used the remaining KES 50 on sugar and tea leaves.