I had no new goals for this second transfer as I was focusing on completing the house that I had started building with the money from the first transfer because I wanted a better and bigger house that I will be proud of even when others see it will be impressed. The other goal was to add some more livestock because I know the game of numbers and I believe the more I have the better even for the future.

In my opinion, GiveDirectly is doing everything well, especially the freedom to choose what challenge we need to address without it telling us what to do or what not to. This is the best thing that ever happened in my life and I am so proud and grateful.

The thing that took a huge portion of my transfer is the livestock that I added to the ones that I already had which cost a total of KES13000 because I know the game of numbers and I believe the more I have the better even for the future since the money comes and goes but investment especially the livestock, they live on for ages. They will multiply and increase in numbers, and I will be able to sell one or two and address the financial challenge I will be facing in the future. I spent the other part of the transfer to complete and furnish my house because I needed a better place to sleep that even other people can see how comfortably my house appears, which is something that makes me so proud and happy.

It was about 9 o'clock I was in my house relaxing. I had just arrived from the charcoal burning activity a casual job that I had to depend on to bring up my family. I heard our neighbours shouting and celebrating for receiving their transfer. One of the approached me and notify me to check my phone since they had received their transfer. On checking, I realize that I had received my transfer. I felt very happy for receiving my transfer that would improve our lives.

The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am currently able to provide for the basic needs of the family without a lot of struggle. Previously, we had to skip meals or even go to bed without food. This is because my job of charcoal burning could not provide enough income to feed the family. In addition, I have an alternative source of income after starting livestock rearing.

I spent my transfer to purchase building materials including 18 iron sheets at KES 880 each, 60 building poles. The house that I had was very small to fully accommodate all of the family members and our household equipments. My 3 children were forced to seek shelter from our neighbors every night something that stressed me a lot. I also spent KES 11,500 to purchase 3 goats a future investment for my family. I will be able to sell them to cater for any financial emergency that might arise in the future. In addition, I used KES 5,000 to support my kid's education by clearing their fee arrears. The remaining amount assisted me in purchasing enough food and water for the family since we are experiencing drought and famine in our area.