For almost a year now, my husband has been struggling with a kidney problem. I thank God for the transfer that received I was able to seek advanced treatment. At the moment, My new goal is to take him for a further check-up, he requires to undergo an operation as instructed by the doctor.

In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well for enrolling me into the program and the fact that they sent cash directly to our phones. In addition, it sent unconstitutional and nonrefundable cash to the poor household which was the best thing they did.

I spent my second transfer to purchase 5 goats and one ox which costs KES 27,000 in total. The ox was to assist me in ploughing my farm which will improve my small-scale farming, where I grow maize mainly for my household consumption. This will result in high food production hence increasing food security for my family. I also spent KES 9,000 to educate my children by paying part of their fee arrears. Lastly, I spend KES 10,000 to take my husband to the hospital he has kidney problems that require him to undergo dialysis.

I was on my way back home from fetching water at the water pan which is a 5 hours walk from my home. This is because we are experiencing drought in our area. I received a message notification on my phone on the way home, I was with my neighbours who received their transfer too. I had to wait until when I reached home for my helper to check my phone. Upon reaching home, my helper confirmed the message and informed me that I had received the transfer. I was extremely happy and relieved of the stress after receiving my transfer that would change my life for the better. Nowadays don't have to go a long distance to fetch the water for my family.

The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am living a comfortable life after purchasing a bicycle with my transfer. Currently, I am able to get water for my family and no longer have to walk a long distance to get water. This has relieved me from the pains I underwent of carrying water with on my head for a long distance. In addition, we can get food every day since I have enough water for family use.

I spent KES 15,000 to purchase a bicycle this was to assist me in looking for water for my family consumption. At the moment, my elder son rides it to the water pan to fetch water after school, something that has relieved my body pain of carrying water on my head. Previously, I had to carry 20 liters of water on my back or sometimes my kids hire a bicycle from my neighbors. In some instances, we had to sleep hungry because of lack of water for cooking foods. I also purchased 25 iron sheets, timber, and building poles for KES 33,000 this was for the construction of a decent shelter for the family. The house that we had earlier was small, grassy thatched, and leaks during the rainy season. In addition, I used part of the remaining amount to pay school fees for my 2 children. With the part of the amount, I bought enough food for the family.