On receiving the first transfer, I had a lot of plans in my mind that I felt were urgent and had to start and ensure their completion before exhausting the money. At the moment, I have a new goal to erect a fence all around my compound preferably using strong poles and barbed wire that I still have to buy. I have started sourcing the fencing poles and hope that I will be able to raise more money that can buy some rolls of barbed wire and even pay the labor charges during the fencing time.

Everyone stepping into the village at the moment won't fail to ask what has brought the whole transformation - new houses erected, livestock, and also crop farming is a clear depiction that a lot was done by GiveDirectly. Our children are also doing great in school after the clearance of their such fees. I thank GD for this incomparable work that came with teachings that left everyone satisfied. I would encourage that people be given some chances to choose how they would wish to spend their money.

I had started the construction of a new house with part of the first transfer that I thought will complete the work but due to the other pressing needs, I had to pause the process and resume after receiving the second transfer. I spent KES 13500 on buying window frames, doors, and also paying the labor charges on the completion and furnishings of the remaining parts of the construction. I also had a piece of land that I had been paying and had to clear the remaining KES12000 after receiving the second transfer. I equipped my child who is currently in the University with a shopping worth KES 9000, purchased kitchenwares at KES 7000, foodstuff for my household worth KES 10000 that we are still using, and the remaining on school uniforms and clothing for my three children. I am a happy single mother of four at the moment, especially with a fully paid piece of land, the complete house that I constructed, and also having cleared all the school fees for my children.

I was from the canteen when I received a message notification on my phone and on checking it, my heart was filled with happiness as it was a Mpesa message indicating that I had received the promised money. I gave thanks to God and tried calling GiveDirectly so that I would express my gratitude but it was unfortunate that I was not able to maneuver through the IVR process. Receiving this money gave me hope that I would finally be able to fulfill my dream of building a more spacious house for my family and enjoy the privacy that other people have been enjoying.

I am a single parent and meeting our needs on time has been a challenge to me due to lack of finances. Because of this, we had to live in a single room where I would sleep with my daughters after assembling all our belongings in one corner. I would arrive home at times from doing some casual work and needed to change clothes but I would not be able to when my sons are around. I am happy that I was able to build a more spacious house with the transfer and I am hoping that I will be moving into it very soon and be able to enjoy some privacy all the time.

My son is in the university and needed a laptop for studying purposes and since I could not afford it despite receiving the transfer due to so many responsibilities, I decided to spend KES 16000 from the transfer to buy him a smartphone so that he will be using it instead of a laptop. We have been living in a small one-room house that could not accommodate us comfortably. Because of this, I always felt shy to welcome visitors to my home since I would always be forced to walk from one neighbor to another looking for a place where they can sleep. My transfer came in handy as I was able to use KES 29000 to build a more spacious house and I am happy that I was able to achieve this. Using the remaining KES 10000, I bought enough foodstuffs to last my family for some time.