My new goal is that I wish to rear more chickens. I want to rear over 300 chickens. I used to rear a big number of chickens before but I had to sell most of them because I got sick and I needed money for treatment. I still have a few and they have been helping me a lot since I usually sell the eggs and the cocks. The money that I get has been helping me in renting land for farming, buying food, and other household goods such as sugar, soap, etc. I have poultry units but I, however, do not have the money to buy more chickens.

GiveDirectly did well when they decided to hold a meeting with the community members before starting the enrollment process. The people were taught well and they got to understand what the program was all about. Another good thing that they did is that they were not biased in their selection. I, however, one recommendation, some people have their own houses in the village and they were left out during census because they were told that they do not belong to the village. These people are those who have left the village temporarily to look for work. I kindly request GiveDirectly to enroll since they are members of the village and they are needy.

I spent the second transfer money on buying a water tank at KES 21000. I then bought materials and I improved my house, that is, I cemented the floor and I expanded it a bit. I spent KES 17000 on doing so. With the remaining amount of money, I used it in buying food, some blankets, and the beds since the ones that we had, had become old. I decided to buy the tank since I have grown old and my legs are usually paining. I therefore usually depend on my grandchildren and my daughters-in-law to fetch water for me. It is not usually easy since they at times have their work to do. I also decided to cement the floor of my house since I am no longer able to mud it due to old age. I didn't have the money to do the above before. I am hence grateful to GiveDirectly since I have been able to collect rainwater for my household use. Also, my house now looks good and new having bought new items and cemented it. May God bless you a lot.

The moment I received the transfer I felt so happy. I remember it was around 9am. When I heard a message tone from my phone. I was milking the cows. When I checked it out I couldn't believe my eyes. It was a message confirming that I have received money from GiveDirectly. I felt so happy and stopped whatever I was doing. I immediately inform my family members and they were so happy. I knew I would be able to buy a solar system for lighting the house. I am so happy because GiveDirectly has changed our living standards.

The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have purchased a solar and s battery. This had always been my dream. I depend on casual jobs and small scale farming. The amount of money that I get through this is so small and it's for school fee and other basic household items. I did not had any extra money to buy a solar. The lighting in my house was not good. I had no security lights. When I received the transfer I felt so happy because I knew I would be able to buy a solar. Currently I had the solar and lighting the house is much better than before. I have also the security lights and I feel so secure at night. This had give Mr self esteem and confidence to work much hard and save the money for other projects. I am so happy because GiveDirectly has changed our living standards to be much better than before

I spent KES 18,000 to buy a solar system and a battery for lighting in my house. I had always wished to own this but I didn't had the money. I purchased a heifer at KES 20,000. This will help me get enough milk when it reproduce in the next few months. I deposit KES 10,000 in a shop yet to combine with the second transfer to buy a water tank. The rest of the money I bought food and clothes for my children.