I always dream as I harvest my 1 acre farm, hoping that my maize and cassava will make me proud with their yield. I hope to see all of my children graduate from high school and live better lives than their father and I. I'm doing everything I can now to ensure that we have a much easier life in the future.

I was behind in school payments, had no idea how to get capital to grow my business, needed kids' uniforms, and so on, and GiveDirectly sending those funds truly transformed our lives. GiveDirectly gave me the opportunity to prioritize my money without judgment or criticism, and for that I applaud them. All I ask is that they continue their fantastic work. GiveDirectly excels at collaborating with its recipients and assisting them in realizing their dreams.

My husband and I were extremely grateful for the funds provided by GiveDirectly. It enabled us to do a lot for our nine children. We were struggling to make ends meet between my husband's watchman salary of $70 per month paid by Ganze Dispensary and what I brought in from my business selling chapati, mandazi, and other items. The transfers enabled me to expand my business. I put some much-needed money into stocks and other investments. I sell my food near Kimbule Primary School, primarily to students and teachers, and having extra stock allows me to make larger batches. I'm hoping to sell more! My children attend Kimbule Primary School and range in age from Class 8 to Grade 6, Grade 4, Grade 2, and two in Grade 1., and require $8, $7, $6, and $5, respectively, while the last two are both two years old and only require us to meet their basic needs. The funds were a blessing. The peace of mind that comes from knowing you can cater to your family's needs, even if only for a short time, was refreshing! Every day, we thank GiveDirectly. When we pray before my husband leaves, whether it's in the morning or evening, depending on his shift, we always make sure to ask God to keep GiveDirectly moving. Many more people, including myself, require their assistance.

Selling mandazis has been my main source of income day in day out. On this day, I was on my way home after closing shop and headed to the posh mill to exchange maize for ugali flour. In the house food was scarce and on receiving the incentive from GiveDirectly, I was quite happy. I planned on how to add to some resources in the house and was able to do a withdrawal of the funds the following day.

The funds received have been a great boost as I have been able to purchase and store food in bulk at home and moreover, enhance the business strategy to equip my work with additional stock.

Being self employed and not receiving a constant adequate monthly salary, GiveDirectly has played a major role ever since I received the KES 55000. I paid a total of KES 4000 to purchase a sack of maize which I take to the posho mill for an exchange to get maize flour for ugali. More to that, I set aside KES 25000 for water piping as this was a scarce basic commodity and a further KES 14000 for electricity wiring around the homestead. Having nine children, I was able to offer a much enhanced area for their rest by purchasing a new bed and mattress all totalling to KES 10000. The balance of KES 2000 has been the daily use for food production ensuring we do not sleep hungry.