My life is totally different than how it would have been because I am now a proud owner of two dairy cows that I am keeping in my compound. Before the coming of GiveDirectly, I had no asset that I could lean on in case of any financial crisis, hence it is now a relief to me and my family. The cows are now giving me free milk and I normally use a few liters for my family consumption and sell the rest to our nearby dairy shops at KES 50 per liter. The fact that milk is in high demand, I am positive that I will become wealthier very soon. To add to that I am now sleeping comfortably in a decent house with good beddings. My health has improved and I am so thankful to this organization.

In my opinion, GiveDiretly does well in my village and up to date, we have been to God for it to get more funds and help once again. This is well seen in the development of the village, those of us who were homeless now have shelter, those who never have a chance to buy assets now have several. The other good thing is, there was no discrimination at all for all the deserved households. Hence I od not see any part GiveDirectly failed us.

I spent part of my second transfer on buying a house at KES 30000 from my relative who lives in town. Also, I bought bags of cement and sand to renovate it becasue some of its walls were weak and they are now well plastered. In addition, I am planning to seek some medical attention since I have been unwell for quite some time. Considering I am a widower and living all alone it has been so hectic. Also, I bought e new bed and a mattress to at least replace the old mats that I have been using for years. With the remaining money, I bought enough foodstuffs for my family.

I still remember very well it was around 8 in the morning when I was cleaning my compound when I heard my phone ringing. Without wasting time I decided to check who could have sent the message early that morning. I realized that I had finally received my transfer that I had anxiously been waiting for. I was overwhelmed with joy and started planning on how best I could utilize it.

The biggest difference in my daily life is the fact that I now own dairy cows. I opted in purchasing them because they have numerous benefits that I will soon enjoy. The benefits are as follows; getting plenty of milk for free whereby my family will be drinking and I will be selling the reming litres to my neighbours and locals markets for income purposes. I will finally use the profits to start another business so that I can double the income. This will really help me especially in paying my children's school fees and fulfilling their other basic needs. I am optimistic that I will no longer strain as before.

I spent part of my first transfer on buying two dairy cows at KES 32000.h he These have been living assets that I have been longing to own for the longest time but I could not afford them. In addition, I bought some beddings which include a wooded bed and a mattress. Previously I used to sleep on some old mats which I was so uncomfable. Also, I bought a semi permanent house which belonged to my relative who is no longer in the village. With the remaining amount of money, I am using it in buying enough foodstuffs for my family.