I was confused about how I will educate my children since I had no savings after losing my job. I am now glad for receiving my transfers I will be able to educate my child without any problem. Also, my family is staying in a decent shelter after completing roofing my house.

In my opinion, Givedirectly has done so well in sending me cash transfers since I was stranded on the issues of completing my house and education for my second child. I had already used all my savings to educate my first child who is from 2. I didn't see anything wrong that the organization should improve on.

I spent my transfer to complete the construction of my house by purchasing 18 iron sheets, nails and timbers. I had begun the construction but it stopped due to lack of enough money. Also, I bought one cow at $120. I saved the remaining amount in my Mpesa account which is 180 dollars, I am planning to spend it in educating my 2 child who is about to join form 1 next month by doing some shopping and paying part of the school fees. This is because I lost my job and I don't have any savings to support my kid's educational needs.

I received a notification in my phone early in the morning. When I checked to confirm who the sender was, I could not contain the joy that filled my heart since GiveDirectly had sent the first transfer. I thanked them for their financial support which would uplift my living standard.

I was greatly troubled because my house was nearly collapsing and I was not financially stable to renovate it. I was worried because it was the season of heavy rains. The roof was dilapidated and I knew it would leak uncontrollable when it rains. I would have been forced me to seek help from neighbours had I not received the transfer from GiveDirectly. I have been able to renovate the roof after purchasing new iron sheets, timber and nails through this transfer. I am no longer worried now since its in a stable condition, which makes it to be the biggest difference in my daily life.

I spent part of my first transfer on buying a pair of oxen. Having a pair of oxen will help me to do my farming early and timely. I am assured of getting an increased harvest because I will be cultivating the whole acreage. In addition, I will be hiring the pair of oxen to my neighbours at a fee during the planting season and earn an income. Apart from oxen, I also bought some building materials such as iron sheets, timber, nails to renovate my house. It was in a bad state, full of cracks and nearly collapsing. I am happy that its now in a stable condition. I saved the remaining amount of money to enable me pay for my children's school fees. They are currently not in school due to the Covid-19 pandemic. I am at peace because when they resume, I will be ready to pay for their fees.