I had no new goals when I received this transfer as the goal was to complete the projects that I had started with the money from the first transfer. I wanted to complete the house that is sizeable enough to be used as a kitchen and where people can sleep as well. The other part of the transfer was to go to the day-to-day activities and expenditure, especially buying water because we have to travel very far to fetch water ourselves.

GiveDirectly, in my opinion, is doing everything right and well especially the assistance it gave to me. I am so grateful and I do not see anything that it does not do well.

Completing the house is the thing that took most of my transfer because I spent a total of KES20000 for the remaining materials and labor charges. I prioritized this because I wanted a house that could serve as both a kitchen and somewhere to sleep too since there was not much money to construct two houses or separate ones for the kitchen and somewhere to sleep. The one I built is, therefore, a good size for both. This makes me so happy and grateful, as it was something that I had wanted for so long. I also kept aside KES10000 for my school children to get transport to and from school when it is time for holidays or half-term breaks because whenever they have to travel, money is needed and I neither want them to be stranded at school nor at home. Their education is an investment too because I know they will be able to take care of me in my old age.

I vividly remember I was at my maternal home where I had gone to seek assistance because of my illness. I heard the message alert on my phone. I was with my brother who confirmed that I had received the transfer. I felt very happy for receiving my transfer that would change the life of my family for the better.

The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am living a better life free from frustrations after clearing the school fee arrears of my 2 children who are in form 4. They are currently focusing on their studies without any interruption due to fees. I am optimistic that they will score better grades.

I spent KES 20,000 to clear the school fee arrears of my 2 children who are in form 4. This is because they were often sent home because of fee balances something that frustrated me as a parent. Being their final year in secondary school, my desire has been for them to concentrate on their studies so that they may score the best grades. In addition, I bought 4 more goats for KES 11,000 to boost my goats rearing a reliable source of income for the family. I also purchased a door for my house since I was living in it without a door something that was risky at night. The remaining amount assist me in purchasing sufficient food for the family.