I did not have any new goals as the goal was to complete the house that I had started building with the first transfer. The other plans were to settle part of my eight children's school fees arrears because I owed the school a lot of money, as well as spend some for my wife to get medical attention since she had been unwell. The rest of the transfer was to be spent on food because when all is said and done, my family needs food every day. I bought a sack of maize since I know that it will be around for some time and food won't be a problem which will give me peace of mind.

I can say that in my opinion, GiveDirectly is doing everything well and I am so grateful for the assistance it gave to us because it gave me the ability to address the challenges that before, I did not know how I was going to face or what I was going to do bout them. I am so grateful and happy for GiveDirectly.

The thing that I can say took a huge portion of my transfer was the education for my children in which the eight that are still in primary school took KES15000 in settling part of their school fees arrears whereas the other one had completed high school needed KES10000 in arrears as well. I did this because I believe in education, especially for the son who completed high school, and is a source of future employment and it is something I can count on for assistance in the future. Also, for his younger siblings, he is a good example and a source of motivation. This makes me so happy and hopeful.

Being a casual Labour, I always wake up early in the morning to seek casual activities around the village. I was lucky I got a weeding job at my neighbor's farm, I was busy working when I heard a loud msg notification on my phone. After checking I realized that I had received my transfer, I called my neighbours to confirm if they had also gotten their transfer. Everyone in the village had received the transfer and we celebrated the opportunity to change our lives for the better. I felt very happy for receiving the transfer, specifically, the transfer was to restore the lost happiness due to my wife's sickness.

The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am living a happy life after getting proper medical care for my wife who was suffering from kidney disease. Currently, she is recovering after undergoing proper treatment. Previously, I was always worried about the deteriorating health conditions of my wife since I lack the financial capacity to seek proper medical care. I thank GiveDirectly for the transfer.

My elder son had completed secondary school but he was not able to get his results and certificate because of the huge fee arrears. I had wished to clear the fees but I lack the financial capacity to fulfill it. After receiving my transfer I spent KES 10,000 to clear the fee arrears and he was able to get his results something that restored my joy as a parent. Previously, I was constantly worried about the future of my son since it was very important for him to get the results to further his studies. I also spent KES 10,000 to clear the fees arrears for my other 4 children who are still in lower primary school. I depend on casual activities which earn me utmost KES 300 per day which is not enough to support the education of my kids as well as feeding the family of 7 members. Furthermore, I spent KES 20,000 to seek proper medical care for my wife who had a kidney stones problem and was referred to a specialist but I lack the money to take him. Watching my wife's health depreciating day by day without helping her lowered my dignity. The remaining amount assisted me in preparing my farm waiting for downpours to start planting food crops so that I may have enough food for the family.