It had gone to the farm to plant some cash crops then I saw my helper running towards me with a jovial face. I sensed there was definitely some great news. She later broke the news to me that I had finally been sent the money that I had patiently been waiting for from GiveDirectly. I was overjoyed and felt like a newborn. Due to the excitement that I had, I left the task I was handing and went back celebrating.

The biggest difference in my daily life that I will always mention is the fact that I have livestock in my homestead. Livestock keeping is an investment that my community values the most and it was so unfortunate I couldn't afford to own them because they were very expensive. At least I can rely on them in case of any crisis unlike before. In the few months to come, I will be getting milk for my children and me and also sell the remaining few liters. This will now be my main source of income. With the few goats that I bought, I will start a business of selling the offspring at the local markets and this will be an additional income. In regards to that, I will be able to cater to my family basic needs without much struggle like before.

I spent part of my first transfer on buying livestock such as goats and a dairy cow at a total of KES 48000. I settled in purchasing the two types of domestic animals becasue I had experience in handling them, I was once a cowherd to my neighbor's cows. I also bought a few several pieces of iron sheets to complete roofing my house which I had initially started constructing. With the remaining amount of money, I bought enough foodstuffs for my family.