Yes. I actually had new goals that I didn't have before receiving the second transfer, which was buying land as opposed to the goal of buying cows for ploughing. I changed my mind after having seen how vulnerable cows were to this dry climate of our area, therefore, when I received the second transfer I decided I would be buying a piece of land.

GiveDirectly is doing everything right, all those of us who received the money were able to invest and start up some things that will always and continuously take care of us. Our lives were elevated, and I don't see any thing that GiveDirectly doesn't do right.

I spent most of the transfer which was KES 30000 on buying a piece of land that would be an investment in that after some time, I believe, will appreciate in value which inturn I'll be able to sell it at a much higher price than the one I bought it for. I could, as well decide to build rental houses that when I get tenants, it will be my regular source of income. I did this because I was seeing my neighbors investing in various projects and business ventures through the money they received from GiveDirectly and I was so motivated not to be left behind and end up living in continuous poverty. I am so grateful to GiveDirectly for this program, it helped us a lot.

Being a charcoal vendor, I had gone to the bush for charcoal burning. I always left my phone in my house since I fear it may get lost. When I returned home I heard my neighbours claiming that they had received their transfer the previous day. I was shocked and rushed to check my phone to see if there is any message about my transfer. I was so excited after I saw the mpesa SMS indicating that I had received the transfer from GiveDirectly. I had to confirm my account balance to ascertain it and indeed it was true that I had received my transfer.

The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am now living a happy life free from the stresses after starting a motorbike taxi which earns me KES 300 per day a sustainable income for my family. In addition, I am able to meet my daily needs especially food without struggling with the income I obtained from the business.

I spent my transfer to start a motorbike taxi business by purchase 2 brand new motorbikes on hire purchase by paying a deposit of KES 15,000 each. I am currently earning an income of KES 300 per day on average after paying all the daily installments for each bike. I also invested KES 7000 in start goats rearing by acquiring two goats. My long-term plan is to exchange them for oxen once they reproduce in the future to assist me in ploughing my farm. I also spent 4000 to support my kid's educational needs by clearing the fee balance. The remaining amount assisted me to purchase enough food and water for the family.