I would wish to start a business selling fresh vegetables in the neighbouring town centre. For now, I only depend on meagre jobs to fend for my children which has never been enough considering I am a widow. Also, I believe that once I will be able to operate this kind of business, my three school-going children will study will less disturbance.

In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well by fulfilling the promise which was to offer us financial support. I am glad that through the unconditional cash, I have been able to own assets like houses which I never thought I would build them using my cash. Therefore, I do not see anything that GiveDirectly needs to change.

I spent part of my second transfer on buying building materials such as iron sheets, poles, timber and threads for a total of $260. I had intended to build a new house for my son who has been sheltering at his friend's house for quite some time. I felt it was not right considering he was a teenager there were high chances to engage himself with some of his immoral friends. Therefore having conducted this structure means a lot not only to my son but also to my entire family. We now have peace of mind as well as restore our dignity. Also, I cleared my farm which was very bushy and I am confident that when the rains come, I will be more than ready. Later on, I settled fees of $100 for my three children who are in primary school. I am glad that they will no longer be sent home due to the arrears. With the remaining amount of money, I bought food for my four family members which took us almost three weeks.

It was exactly 7 in the evening when I was at the nearby shopping centre when I heard my phone notify me of an incoming mesaage. Without waiting time, I decided to check only to realize it was an Mpesa message from GiveDirectly. They had credited my account with the amount they had promised during the enrolment period. I was so happy and knew my life would positively change.

The biggest difference in my daily life is that the cash transfers have empowered me to send all my four children to their respective schools . Before the coming of GiveDirectly, they have been staying home for some weeks and I was even worried that they might be forced to drop out of school because of the arrears. This has been a challenge ever since my spouse went to be with the Lord three years ago. I had to step in as the family winner to raise the four kids. It has quite been tough all along. Providing for their daily meals was sometimes a disaster therefore getting their fees were so hard. I had even lost hope in life. However, I have always been praying to God and crossing my finger that one day all these troubles shall come to an end. I am thankful that God answered my prayer in good time and they are now in school studying without any disturbances.

I spent around KES 24000 of my first cash transfers to buy building materials which include building poles, iron sheets, and the labour charges. I had intended to construct two new houses for my sons who have been sleeping at their friend's houses for the last four years. Our house was small besides, they were all grown-ups and it was so wrong for us to sleep under one roof with them. Additionally, I cleared school fees of KES 15000 for my four children who are in primary schools. They have been staying home for quite some time because of the arrears which have been affecting their performance. Later on, I bought a goat at KES 5000 which I am currently rearing in my compound. With the remaining amount, I bought foodstuffs for my family and other household items.