Currently, I operate a charcoal business which is very is not lucrative and so tiresome, especially when carrying the sacks. I, therefore, have a new goal which is to open a kiosk shop since I have already found the right location. In addition, we only gave one shop in the village which means there is a high demand in having an additional one. I am optimistic that this business will enable me to provide for my family without any difficulties.

In my opinion, GiveDirectly did a great job in the entire village by ensuring that they visited every compound. Also, the enrolment process was free and fair for all the beneficiaries. We are all grateful for the financial support since it has transformed our lives positively.

I spent part of my second transfer on buying a pair of oxen at KES 34000. I have been longing to have them for years but I couldn't afford them because of the financial hardships I was going through. Through them, I will be able to plough my farm in time without having to strain like before whereby I was using my own hands. I am therefore proud of owning these assets, all attributed to GiveDirectly. I also bought a few building poles and iron sheets with the remaining amount. This was for the construction of a new house because the previous one was very small and it could not accommodate my eight children. They have been sleeping at their grandmother's house for years which they were not comfortable with. I am now happy because we are sheltering under one roof with all my family members.

It was around 8 am, I was in my house preparing to leave for charcoal burning in the forest. I heard a message notification on my phone. I had to stop what I was doing to check my phone since it was almost at this time that GiveDirectly promised to send the cash transfer aid. I was extremely happy for receiving the transfer since I thought it was a scam the first time. I was very happy since I was about to accomplish my projects which I had been longing to start.

The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am living a happy life after accomplishing my desire of owning oxen for plowing my farm. I am positive that I will have enough harvest from my farm hence food security. Previously, I had to hire them from my neighbor at a fee that is relatively expensive.

I spent KES 30,000 to purchase two oxen which will assist me in plowing my farm. Previously, I was using hands or sometimes hiring from my neighbor for KES 1,700 per acre. I will be able to get enough food for the family because I will be able to complete the land preparation on time since we usually receive short rains. I also used KES 3000 to pay all the fees arrears for my 3 children who are still in primary school, they were always sent home due to school fees which drastically affect their performance. In addition, I used KES 6000 to purchase building poles for the construction of a spacious house since the one I had is very small. I was sharing one room with my 8 kids which is an embarrassment once I received guests. The remaining amount assisted me in purchasing enough food.