Because I had been longing to start and run my own business. I have not been having any source of income or a job. Therefore, immediately after I received my transfer I developed a new goal of venturing into a business. I am very optimistic that through my business, I shall be able to raise daily income. As a result, I shall be able to buy easily support my family members. Therefore, acquiring food as well as paying school fees for my children. I am so grateful to GiveDirectly for such a massive help.

GiveDirectly, in my opinion, does a good job of offer unconditional cash transfers to everyone who qualifies for its financial assistance. I have never seen any organization that operates like that. It never shows any favoritism and its processes are not influenced by any member of the community. As a result, there is a noticeable change in the community. Some are raising livestock and obtaining food, which was unthinkable only a few months ago. In contrast, because everyone enrolled in the program is so enthusiastic about the assistance, there is nothing it does poorly.

My primary goal had been to construct a new home because the previous one was old and leaking. I spent KES 20,000 on iron sheets immediately after receiving my second transfer. I currently live in a new large house. Moreover, I was always suffering from a pressure-related condition. I decided to spend some money on drugs. It has greatly aided me, and I have made some progress. Finally, I spent KES 14,000 on a bed and a mattress, so I now have better bedding. The others assisted me in purchasing food. I was always spending money on a ripped-off mat.

I was busy fetching firewood so that I may prepare dinner for my family. I heard several message alerts on my phone, I remember it was around 4:30 pm. I had to continue with my activity until I end since I could not understand the message because I am uneducated. After reaching home I informed my helper who checked my phone and told me that it was the transfer from GiveDirectly. I was extremely happy for receiving my transfer since I first thought it was a scam and I would not obtain the cash.

The biggest difference in my life is that I am currently spending my night on proper beddings which are more comfortable. I was not imagining that I would sleep on proper bedding in my lifetime due to our financial status. In addition, I was able to seek medical care with the help of my transfer and now I am feeling better than before.

For some years, I have been having a kidney problem and high blood pressure which has been disturbing me a lot. This has made me unable to work, I lacked the finances to seek medical care. I spent KES 3,000 on medication. Currently, I am happy that I am recovering well. Furthermore, I intend to undergo several screenings to identify the root cause of the kidney issues. I also bought building materials which I intended to construct a decent shelter for my family this is because the house ours had broken walls and I was suffering a lot due to the cold weather at night. In addition, I bought proper beddings for KES 11,150, earlier I was using a traditional bed and an old torn mat which was not comfortable at all. Lastly, I bought two goats as a long-term investment for myself since lam jobless and unable to work.