I would love to complete my house in the not so distant future. We are currently in a one bedroom house, and I would love to expand it and make sure we all fit comfortably. While at it, I've set my eyes on getting two dairy cows that I can use as a source of income to provide for my kids and myself. These would ensure some more financial stability moving forward.

I am always left in awe of how well GiveDirectly follows up on their recipients. The fact that they desire to know how one used the funds and do so without judgement or requirements is beyond me. May they always continue to do good and be a blessing to those in need. I would ask that they increase the number of recipients as there are so many within our borders in need of help, critically!.

The bulk of my funds, received from GiveDirectly, went to catering for school fees for my kids. I am a mother of 9, 5 of whom are in school still. My 4 eldest are all adults, married and with kids. My 5th is in Palakumi secondary and in form 4, my 6th just completed school last year, my 7th born is also in Palakumi School - form 1, my 8th born is in Grade 6 at Muungano school in Mariakani where she lives with my sister and my last born is in Grade 3 at Bodoi Primary. Their fees amount to KES. 10,000 and KES 1,200 per term, respectively for those in school, and the funds were allocated as needed towards their tuitions. Running my Posho milll at Palakumi trading centre, while tilling my farm where I live, I have been trying to struggle to provide for my family, and the funds from GiveDirectly were the blessing I had been awaiting. They truly have changed our lives for the better.

Being a village leader, I was at a seminar concerning community health conducted in our village. I was busy that I did not bother checking the phone. I learned about the receipt of the transfer when I returned home at around 5 pm. I was very grateful and happy for receiving my transfer which would transform my life for the better. This is because we had planned to use the transfer with my family and members wisely.

The biggest difference in my daily life is that I can comfortably support the educational needs of my kids. Previously, I had lost confidence and was demoralized that my kids will not be able to complete their studies because of the huge fee balances. In addition, I am optimistic that I will finally occupy a proper house once I complete the construction.

I spent KES 10,500 of the recent transfer to pay part of the school fees for my two children who are in secondary school. With One being in form 4 and the other one in form 1. They had a huge fee balance that made them constantly sent home something that affected their performance negatively. In addition, I bought 24 iron sheets for KES 22,000 and building poles. This was for the construction of a new house for the family since the one I had earlier was a small, grass-thatched house which was not enough to accommodate both my family member and our house properties. This forced some of them to seek shelter from our neighbors. The remaining amount assisted me in acquiring sufficient food for my family of 9 members.