It was getting late in the evening, and I was busy searching for my missing bull, which had not returned home the day before. As I navigated through the rocky hills, my phone suddenly buzzed with a notification. Retrieving it from my pocket, I checked the message to see what it was about. To my surprise, it was a Mpesa message. Opening it, I confirmed the amount and its origin. I could not contain my happiness, as it was exactly what I needed at that moment. I had been worrying about my three acres of maize suffering from a lack of water, as the rains had not arrived yet. I lacked the money to buy petrol for my generator, which needed to pump water from a distant river for irrigation, I felt helpless. But with the money from the Mpesa transfer, my outlook changed instantly. I abandoned my search for the bull and hurried to town to purchase the petrol. By 6:00 PM, I was back and ready to begin irrigating my land. I am incredibly grateful for this timely assistance. It saved my only source of income, which I had already feared losing.

Receiving the transfer has completely changed my life. When I saw my three acres of maize wilting away due to lack of water, I felt hopeless. But through the money from GD, I was able to irrigate the crops, giving me renewed hope for a good harvest and a better income. Now, I'm feeling more optimistic about the future. I plan to save the money from the maize harvest to buy land and relocate my family. We are currently facing the threat of displacement by the water from Lake Baringo, which is just 300 meters away from our home. Moving to safer ground is my priority, and I am determined to make it happen.

As I mentioned earlier, the money arrived at a crucial moment when I was deeply worried about losing my three-acre maize crop, which was withering due to the lack of rain. With no funds for irrigation, I feared losing everything, as it was the only source that I depended on to fend for my only son. However, the transfer rekindled the hopes that I had before. I immediately used $66 to purchase petrol for the generator, enabling me to pump water from a nearby river to save my crops. The joy I felt seeing my maize thriving again is beyond words. Additionally, I also invested $100 in buying a dairy goat, something I had admired for a while, inspired by a friend who owns two. The goat promised a good amount of milk for our needs as well as selling some to earn an income. I am pleased to say that the goat is almost ready to sire offspring. I used the remaining amount to purchase food for myself and my son, ensuring we were well-fed.