Looking ahead, I want to put more concentration on my tomato farming. Right now, I work on half an acre of land, but I aim to expand that to one acre by leasing the extra half. I also want to strategize to gain a strong footing in a competitive irrigation system, which is crucial for successful farming in our area. With this coordinated effort, I expect to have a bountiful harvest from it, which will bring in a good income that will enable me to pay for my children's school tuition. I have a child in college and four others in secondary school. With a bigger and better farm, I'm confident that I can achieve this goal and give my family a brighter future.

What stands out to me about GiveDirectly is their choice to prioritize female to be their recipients within households instead of men. This approach is smart because women usually have a deeper understanding of their families' needs, resulting in the funds being used more efficiently.

I decided to allocate a substantial sum of the transfer towards enhancing my livestock farming initiative. I invested $250 in acquiring a dairy cow. The acquisition of this cow holds the potential to yield a dual benefit: it will serve as a domestic milk source and contribute to our income through commercial milk sales. I am optimistic that I will be able to fulfill my family's financial demands through the revenue from this investment. In addition, I directed $140 towards the procurement of two Dorper sheep. These animals are renowned for their rapid maturation and ability to produce high-quality carcasses, which are in demand in the Kenyan market. I wanted to take advantage of these qualities by investing in this area so that we might perhaps improve our financial chances through their sales. Moreover, I used $60 to cover my daughter's college tuition fees. This action aims to address a recurring challenge where she is often sent home or unable to take exams due to fee deficits. I am happy now knowing that she can concentrate on her studies.

Currently, paying school fees for my three children is proving to be a challenge. In order to ensure that I can comfortably pay for their education, I plan to enhance my farming activities. This includes expanding my current plantation area from three acres to at least four and gaining better access to the competitive irrigation system that is vital for farming. With a successful harvest, I am confident that I can fully pay for their school fees and even have some proceeds left over to cover other household expenses.

GiveDirectly has been able to make a significant positive impact on the lives of the beneficiaries they have supported. The organization has been able to bring about a remarkable transformation in the lives of many individuals who were previously struggling with poverty, including the elderly. Through their support, these individuals are now able to take care of themselves, and the positive changes have left many of the beneficiaries feeling grateful and hopeful for the future. The success of the program has been attributed to their effective implementation strategies, which have been able to meet our needs and transform our lives for the better.

Right after transplanting tomato seedlings onto my one-acre land, I received the second transfer. It is always expensive to manage the plants and requires hiring labor for staking the plants to enhance air circulation, applying sufficient fungicides when necessary, and eventually harvesting. In order to ensure that all the necessary requirements were met, I utilized $250 of my second transfer, and I am glad that I was able to reap a good harvest which I am currently selling. I also used $80 to pay for my daughter's tuition fees in secondary school. Previously, she would frequently be sent home due to lack of school fees, which was difficult to obtain as our farming activities had been failing due to drought, and she had no expectation of receiving assistance from anyone at that time. Furthermore, I used the remaining $120 to purchase two sacks of maize, which my family of six is still utilizing as food.

It was never too long after the initial meeting, which was full of information that would help us safeguard our transfer before we received the first transfer. Around 1:00 PM, I received a message notification confirming the receipt of the first transfer after reviewing the content. I was at home at the time with my spouse and two children, with whom we rejoiced after informing them of the good news. We continued to plan until the second day when I went to the nearby shopping center to collect the entire amount.

The construction of a pit latrine with an extra space that we use as a bathroom is the most noticeable difference in my daily life. After a heavy downpour that split the village in two, an encroaching lake destroyed our old home. We had to relocate, and I am relieved that we have now settled, built new houses, and are hoping to build other structures so that we will not have to relocate again in the event of a disaster.

We relocated to a new location away from the lake to avoid floods as well as crocodile, hippos, and snake attacks. A lot was missing in the new home that we wished for but could not afford due to financial constraints. We prioritized the construction of a pit latrine with an extra space serving as a bathroom upon receiving the first transfer. When we were pressed, we ended up turning to the bush, which exposed not only my family to waterborne diseases but also the entire community, which came into direct contact with moving water full of dirt during rainy seasons. As a result, we spent $120 digging a 10-foot-deep pit, buying two bags of cement, and paying labor costs to construct a decent latrine. I also purchased a $60 sack of maize, which we are currently using with my current family of four, and spent the remaining amount on other household goods that we were missing. I am grateful for the evident transformation in such a short period of time and hope to do more with the subsequent transfer.