My primary focus is to invest more effort and dedication into farming activities. As I reflect on the past, I realize that the land and soil hold immense potential for growth and prosperity. By tending to my crops with care and adopting modern agricultural practices, I hope to significantly increase yields and improve the overall productivity of my farm. This, in turn, will not only provide better sustenance for my family but also offer the opportunity to generate additional income through selling surplus produce in the market. I am excited to embark on this agricultural journey that holds the promise of a prosperous future for myself and those around me.

When GiveDirectly provided me with unconditional money, I felt a sense of empowerment as I was given the autonomy to decide how to use it wisely. With this newfound opportunity, I made the crucial decision to send my son to school so he could sit for his exams. It filled my heart with pride and joy to see him embrace his education and work hard towards a brighter future. GiveDirectly's trust in me to make the right choices for my family has been truly remarkable, and I am grateful for the chance they gave me to invest in my son's education, opening doors to endless possibilities for his success.

With the second transfer, I decided to invest $400 in my son's future, who was pursuing his dreams at the Kenya School of Law. Seeing him successfully complete his studies filled my heart with pride and joy. I knew that this investment in his education would open doors to a promising career and a better life for him and our family. After ensuring my son's education was secure, I used the remaining amount to buy food for our household. As the sole breadwinner, my pension as a retired civil servant was barely enough to cover our daily expenses. It was a constant struggle to make ends meet. However, with the extra financial support, I could now afford nutritious meals and find some relief from the daily worries of making enough to eat. The unconditional cash transfer not only lifted a financial burden but also brought a sense of hope for a brighter future. With my son's education secured and our immediate needs met, I was optimistic about what lay ahead for our family.

It was around 11 am while doing some household chores at home I received a message on my phone. Since the phone was in my pocket, I did not hesitate to check what kind of message it was. Upon checking, I saw some money had been deposited into my account from GiveDirectly. I felt so happy and comforted since I was stranded looking for some money to clear my child's university fee balance.

I can confidently say that GiveDirectly rescued my child's academic fate. I was desperately in need of $300 so that he could seat for his final examination and the organization held my hand. Apart from that, my house was hollow, there was no furniture in the house but through the transfer, I managed to buy a set of six dining chairs and a table. I am very grateful to GiveDirectly for the support it gave me in my time of need.

Before withdrawing the transfer, I sat to prioritize how best I could spend it. After constructive thinking, I opted to invest a better part of it in school fees for my child who is in his final year at the university. Since I retired from formal employment and I am now a peasant farmer, I saw that was a prudent idea so that he could complete his course without disturbances. I paid $300 for him before his examination dates. I am happy that he is settled and comfortably preparing for his final examination. After doing so, I felt relieved and I had peace of mind. Thereafter, I decided to buy some furniture for my house. Since I did not have dining chairs and tables, I used the remaining amount to buy six dining chairs and a table to furnish my house. As of now, I am happy to have some furniture well placed in my house.