In the coming years and beyond, my primary focus will be farming. I have a plan to lease two acres of land, with one dedicated to planting maize and the other for commercial tomato farming. To finance this venture, I intend to sell some of my goats, using the proceeds to cover the costs of leasing the land and investing in the necessary agricultural inputs. I believe that this diversification in farming activities will provide a sustainable source of income for my family and enable us to improve our livelihoods.

The program's unconditional cash transfer approach has been instrumental in empowering us to allocate the funds based on our individual needs without any constraints. We are truly thankful for the positive impact it has had on our lives. As far as I can see, the program's implementation has been great, and I have not noticed any shortcomings.

Due to my hand deformity, I am unable to help my wife with farming, making it challenging to be the sole provider for our family. To ease some of her burden, I spent $150 on food for our family of eight to ensure we had enough to eat. I also used $180 of the transfer to pay for my child's school fees in secondary school, ensuring that her arrears were cleared to prevent her from being sent home and to enable her to focus on her studies. It pains me to see her at home while her peers are in school. Additionally, I allocated $100 to purchase three goats, which will add to our small herd and serve as a future source of income. Lastly, I gave the remaining amount to my spouse, allowing her to buy clothes and show appreciation for the valuable work she does in our family.

My long-standing aspiration to purchase a plot of land has been hindered by financial limitations. Nevertheless, I remain hopeful that God will pave the way for me to accomplish this goal, despite the challenges.

The support provided by GiveDirectly has had a significant and favorable effect on our standard of living, resulting in a life-altering transformation. The program's unconditional approach allowed us to allocate the funds according to our specific needs, without any limitations, and we are extremely grateful for the constructive impact it has had on our lives. From my perspective, I have not observed any inefficiencies in the program's execution.

My top priority after receiving the third transfer was to build a house for my children. This would provide them with a comfortable sleeping space and a quiet area for studying, which was previously impossible as I relied on herding animals and my wife worked as a farmer. My hand deformity prevented me from taking up casual jobs. I have six children. Therefore, I spent $300 on building the house with the transfer. Additionally, I allocated $150 to pay for my children's school fees. The assistance from GiveDirectly has transformed our lives tremendously, enabling us to achieve what was once beyond our reach. We are extremely grateful for their support.

The desire to purchase a water tank was driven by the lack of a constant water supply within our compound. We were struggling with getting clean water because we are in a semi-arid region. During our entire first transfer, we used the money to buy a water tank, and we topped the amount with an extra $100 off my savings. I'm a farmer, even though I'm not actively involved in farming as before due to a hand disability and thus makes me more dependent on my wife. We have six children. I'm glad that we were able to achieve this milestone.

The ability to buy a water tank has made the biggest impact on my daily life. Due to financial limitations, it was previously impossible to purchase. I am overjoyed that I have finally accomplished my goal, meaning that we would be able to harvest rainwater and also pump water from the river directly into our tank. I will be eternally grateful for the wonderful gift that transformed my life.

I clearly remember that as soon as I received my transfer, I left for the shopping center where I had been running an errand. When I checked my phone after hearing a message buzz, I discovered a text message informing me that GiveDirectly had sent me money. This was the best news I had heard in a long time; it was so refreshing that I forgot I was tired. I was thrilled because I was confident that I could reach the objectives I had previously established. I told my wife when I got home, and she was grateful and happy too.