Before GiveDirectly came, I did not have a stable source of income since I was working as a casual laborer in a nearby car wash which was not enough to meet all my needs well. On the days when there was no work, my spouse brought out arguments over money-related issues that I did not like. This is why I chose to buy a motorcycle and start a bodaboda since it's very marketable in our area. Today, I get enough profits from the business without a miss which has really helped me grow financially and meet the small needs on time. As a result, we are now living peacefully with my spouse since I am able to meet my obligation as the man of the house. At the same time, having paid dowry for my wife is another difference I have gained from GiveDirectly because I have good relationship with my in-laws and full ownership of my wife as custom matters are considered.

In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well by up lifting the standard of my village members through giving money worth investing on which was not refundable. I feel happy when I see the positive impact the transfer has brought to the majority of the community members which is feasible. Personally, I do not see what GiveDirectly did not do well.

I spent the larger part of my second transfer on buying a second hand motorcycle 47,000 KES which servers as a source of my family's livelihood . The remaining amount I boosted my spouse's small business hence she is able to chip in part of her profits in the provision of our family's needs.

We are now happier because my wife has been bugging me for a very long time to build a new house,but since that has been done,there is more peace in the house.

We were very happy when we received the money as we saw our dreams come true.

I spent my first transfer on purchasing building materials such as iron sheets,timber and nails that I used to build a new a much bigger house which can now comfortably accommodate my entire family.