I have renovated the roof of my house that was rusty and leaky. I have no worries that I shall be rained on during cold weather as before. This gives me courage and hope as I did not have any alternative source of income that could enable me make the improvements. I also used some part of the transfer to construct a separate kitchen that serves as a store. My valuables are never stained with smoke emitted when cooking. I spent the remaining part of the transfer to prepare my farms that I have already planted sugarcane on which will mature in the next two years and add to the financial security for my household.

Givedirectly used most efficient mode of transfer that is very secure and accurate. I have not observed anything worth mentioning for improvement.

I spent the transfer on construction of a separate kitchen from the main house. I feel comfortable when cooking as smoke emitted does not stain my valuable items. I can as well store cooked food without fear of theft as there is a good locking system. I used the remaining part to buy food and nowadays I do not miss meals as before. I can afford breakfast, lunch and supper.

The biggest difference in my life now is that I am living comfortably in my house. I have been living in a grass thatched house which is too small and has a leaking roof. This has forced me to send my children to sleep at my neighbour's house because we did not have enough sleeping place in my house. This has impacted negatively in our friendship with my neighbour since he used to feel I was bothering him with my burdens. At times, he would intentionally sleep early so that my children would be stranded. In such cases, I have to go to another friend's house to find where they would sleep. I am glad that that kind of struggle I don't go through anymore. I have peace in my life.

The moment I realized I had an unread message on my phone, I reluctantly checked. I knew it was the usual Safaricom message. To my dismay, it was not as I expected. On realizing it was a Mpesa message, I hurriedly checked. I could not believe my eyes as tears rolled down my cheeks. It was a moment I will never forget.

I spent my first transfer on buying building materials such as iron sheets, nails and timber which I used on replacing my roof and expanding my house. I have been living in a grass thatched house which is too small and could not accommodate my family well. My children have had to go look for a sleeping place at our neighbours because we could not fit well in my house. This has brought shame my life since my friends feel I am burdening them with my problems. It has affected our friendship negatively to extent that they avoid me. I am glad this has come to an end. I feel proud because I am able to provide for my family well.