Currently, I have a goal of starting an investment in livestock farming specifically goats. I understand it will take quite some time because the amount I get from my casual work cannot do huge things at ago but with determination and saving discipline, I will make it. As much as I would like to start with a cow, it will not be possible because the income is not defined and it is irregular. Due to this, buying a cow will be an outcome of the goats' investment which I plan to start with.

Distributing the money in chunks was yet another game-changer and in my opinion. GiveDirectly does extremely well by distributing equal amounts of money to everyone in the community. I'm fairly content with what I've been able to do on an individual level, and I'm much happier when I consider what each person has accomplished. There is absolutely nothing wrong in my opinion with the way GiveDirectly operates.

After receiving the second transfer, I decided to buy some iron sheets, building poles, and rafters. I bought these materials to build a house for my son, who had been seeking refuge from his young brother yet he has a family after his house collapsed. I cannot account for how much the house cost due to illiteracy but what gives me peace of mind is that he is very happy and settled with his wife in the new house. After that, I paid $40 in school fees for my two primary school grandchildren who had been sent back home for fees. Thereafter, I used the remaining amount to buy some food for the family.

My son was seriously ill, so I was in the hospital tending to him. I received a text message, but I decided not to confirm its contents because I already had a lot on my mind. A few hours later, I got a call from a relative who had just gotten her transfer and was asking if I had also gotten mine. Being illiterate, I called a friend who lived nearby to check my phone message and let me know if I had received any money. She confirmed that I had received my transfers after a short while. I called my son in Kilifi right away to tell him the good news, and then we both went to withdraw the money. I was overjoyed, and I thank the organization for the thoughtful action.

The biggest change I've noticed since starting to receive payments from Give Directly is the financial boost that enabled me to completely renovate my home. I had been bothered and troubled for a long time by the state of my home. I couldn't build a better house due to my family's poverty. I'm glad that I now reside in a more secure and improved home than I did previously. For my husband, who doesn't have a nice house, I'm building an extra room. I'm very happy about how my life has changed.

Prior to receiving the transfers, my house was in a terrible state. When it rained heavily, the rusty, hole-filled iron sheets seriously leaked. If that happened, I would have to stay up all night trying to move my clothes and other valuables to avoid getting rained on. I had to put up with the chilly air that seeped through the gaping hole in the mud walls during the night. As the poles grew brittle and the house began to lean to one side, I grew concerned for my safety. My main objective after receiving my first transfer was to renovate my home so that I could live more comfortably, safely, and away from the trouble I had been going through for years. I spent $260 on 24 pieces of iron sheets, which were then used to completely renovate the roof. For $100, I bought four goats. I purchased the goats as a potential investment. I can sell some in the event of an emergency and use the proceeds to deal with the situation. I then used the remaining money to purchase a bag of maize. Without rain, we would be forced to pay exorbitant prices for food because the cost of food is so high. The family will have enough food for a month thanks to the 90 kg sack of maize. It's great to know we will have plenty of food. I am grateful that I was given the money because it has significantly improved my life.