I can remember that day very clearly. I had gone to Marigat to seek medication as I was feeling unwell. Immediately after my appointment, I was busy looking for a motorcycle taxi to take me back home since I was very weak, so I could not stay around the town for long. That afternoon, just as I was about to get in the taxi, I received a call from my neighbour. She asked if I had received the money transfer, as she had. I was unaware that the transfer had come through. I quickly checked my phone for the M-Pesa message and was overjoyed to see that the transfer had indeed gone through. I went straight home and informed my spouse about it. We planned to withdraw the money later in the week.

The transfer has made a big difference in my life, giving me peace of mind. I used $100 to pay for a portion of my children's school fees, allowing them to return to school after their midterm break. Without this payment, they would have had to stay home while their classmates continued studying. This would have worried me, as I would have had to sell two goats from my herd to manage the situation. I am reluctant to do this, especially since my herd has decreased after selling 12 goats to manage the tomato farm. Although the amount I paid was small, it was enough to ensure that the school administration allowed my children to stay until I could harvest my tomatoes at the end of the month and clear the remaining fees as I promised.

The transfer was a huge relief for me. My two children were about to return to school after their mid-term break, and I didn't have enough money for their school fees. I had recently sold about 12 goats from my herd to invest in a tomato farming project, and I was reluctant to sell more as my herd had already decreased in number. I was full of worries. When the transfer arrived, I used $100 to partially pay the school fees. While it wasn't enough, I'm glad that the amount I paid will keep them in school until I can sell my tomatoes to clear the remaining balance. I also used $60 to buy petroleum for my generator, which I need to pump water to irrigate the two acres of tomatoes. I have high hopes for this crop and expect a bountiful harvest. I plan to use the income from its sale to pay school fees for my six children, as I also have four children in a private primary school. Providing them with the best education is my greatest achievement. Additionally, I plan to buy land on higher ground if my income allows, to make a small deposit. Our current home is not safe as it is at risk of flooding, just as it occurred previously. Finally, I used the remaining amount to buy food for my family. Thank you, GiveDirectly.