When I was enrolled in the program, I first developed a goal of completing to build a new spacious and durable house because the previous one had been washed off by rain on its sides. Upon accomplishing this goal, I came up with an additional goal to take my wife to a tailoring course. This would help her have her own source of income thus my household shall have diversified sources of income. In addition, I am planning to focus on my children's academics to ensure that they have what they are in need of to help them do well in their studies.

In my opinion, GiveDirectly does so well in ensuring that recipients are well informed about the program and the number of transfers they would be entitled to. This makes them be aware of the program as well as the criterion that it uses to enroll people. This has greatly helped in minimizing conflicts more so among those who never met the criterion. I am just grateful for all that GiveDirectly does.

I spent KES 30,000 from my very most transfer to buy 25 iron sheets and nails for building a new permanent house. I had started building it before I was enrolled in GiveDirectly's program. The transfer has therefore helped in facilitating the construction process. It is almost completed and I hope I shall begin to use it next month. It has 5 bedrooms hence I have more rooms both for my children and my guests. The previous house was a temporary and a mud house which has become not only old but also weak to live in.

It was around 9 AM when I was on my way to the daily hustle when I heard a very loud from my mobile phone. Since I was a bit late I decided to ignore it because I was so sure that it was the random messages from Safaricom that are normally received every morning. Five minutes later, another message popped in and I was so curious and decided to check who it could be. Upon reading them out, I realized that it was a Mpesa message from the GiveDirectly. I had finally received the first transfers that I had patiently been waiting for. I was so excited because I knew finally I will be able to clear the college fees for my spouse.

The biggest difference in my daily life is that through the cash transfers, I have been able to clear the college fees for my spouse who was recently enrolled, pursuing a tailoring course. This has always been my joy seeing her achieve what she desired the most. I have been the family breadwinner and I have been a casual labourer which was a seasonal one. On a good day, I could earn KES 250, this income could barely meet the family's basic needs like food, fees among others. Having a family of six, I thought of a permanent solution that would bring all these troubles to come to an end. I took the initiative to send my spouse to college so that once she graduates and acquires the skills it will be easier for her to secure a job. This will bring a positive impact to my family at large because at least I will no longer have to strain considering she will also bring bringing food to the table. I am so grateful to Grateful for making it happen for we never thought she will ever graduate because of the challenges that we have been undergoing.

I spent part of my first transfer on buying some building materials such as bricks, sand, and cement at KES 34000. This was purposely for the renovation of my house because it had holes all over and this was affecting my family's health. They have been in and out of hospital as a result. I later cleared school fees of KES 10000 for my wife who was just enrolled recently pursuing a tailoring course in the neighboring town. Seeing her advancing and getting more skills has always been my prayer. With the remaining amount of money, I bought enough foodstuffs for the family and other household needs like jerrycans and plastic chairs.