My life is different than it would have been if I never received my transfer in that I am living a better and happy life. Through the transfer, I was able to construct a spacious one-roomed house for the family, previously I was living in a small house which was not enough to accommodate both my properties. In addition, I was able to start a business that is earning me an income of KES 500 per that can cater to our basic needs. Previously, I was doing casual labor of charcoal burning which is very tiresome and low-paying. I was earning the utmost KES 150 per day from this activity which resulted in a struggle to provide food for the family and in some instances could sleep without eating.

GiveDirectly did well in coming up with unconditional cash transfer which has transformed my life for the better. Currently, my grandchildren are learning without any interruption due to school fees. Also, I now have a better source of income after starting a business with my transfer, I can now comfortably meets our daily needs without struggling. I do not see anything that it does not do well.

I spent KES 18,000 to purchase one local cow dairy so that I may have enough milk supply for the family. Currently, I am required to purchase milk every day for my grandchildren for KES 50. With the daily cow I will be able to sell the extra milk to the neighbors at KES 50 per litre to earn an income. In addition, I am planning to sell the male offspring once they reproduce to educate my 2 grandchildren. Furthermore, I invested KES 20,000 on starting a small charcoal vending and dry fish business. This is a reliable source of income for the family. Currently, I am earning a profit of KES 500 per day which is enough to cater to the daily basic needs likes food. Previously, I was doing casual labor of charcoal burning which is very tiresome and low-paying. Moreover, I purchase proper beddings for KES 9,000 this is because I was using sleeping on the floor with old mats as bedding which was not comfortable. I was constantly feeling backache after waking up, something that affected my days performance negatively. I also, use the remaining amount to educate my 2 grandchildren whom were left under my care by my daughter opted to return home after facing an abusive relationship in the first marriage. She later decided to remarry living me with the two grandchildren to take care.

I was busy in the bush preparing charcoal for sale at around 11 am when I realized that I had received my transfer. I was overwhelmed with joy after acknowledging that I have received my transfer. This was an opportunity that I had waited to transform my life for the better.

My biggest difference is that I will be able to construct and decent shelter for my family after acquiring the construction materials. Moreover, I was able to start a dry fish business which is my reliable source income that earn me an average income of 2 dollars per day. This has replaced my charcoal vending activities which was tiresome and time consuming.

I spent my transfer to purchase building poles, 18 iron sheet and save some for labour costs. This was for the construction of a specious house for my family. The one that I had was very small and it was serves as the kitchen at the same time. I was very ashamed whenever I received guests because I used to sleep on the floor. Moreover, I bought school uniforms, books, paid school fees for my 2 grandchildren who are in primary school. The remaining amount I started a small business of vending dry fish around my village.