My life is different than how it would have been because since I started receiving the money, I managed to construct a very decent spacious house. The initial one was very small and in a bad state some of its walls had cracks and though that, I was always attacked by some rodents. As a result, most of my properties were always damaged, and replacing them was a bit expensive. It is now a huge relief to me because I no longer have to worry about all those insecurity issues and the rains. Also, the bedding that I purchased has made my life smoother in such a way that I do no complain bout back pain like before.

In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well by giving me a phone and offered me the correct teachings on the security issues concerning money. Previously, I had no idea on how to use a phone neither to withdraw cash but through them, I have gathered a lot. Therefore I do not see any part GD failed us.

I spent part of my second transfer on buying beddings which include a new bed mattress, and bedsheets. Previously I used to sleep on the traditional beds which I wasn't comfortable with. Also, I bought livestock ie goats that I am now keeping in my homestead. This is what I have been longing to own for years but I could not afford it since they were too expensive. In addition to that, I cleared fees arrears for my children who are both in primary schools. With the reaming amount of money, I bought enough food for the family.

I received a message in my phone early in the morning. Since I could not understand it well, I called my helper who informed me that I had received my first transfer from GiveDirectly. I was greatly overjoyed and thanked them for the financial help.

The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am currently living in my new spacious and iron roofed house. The previous house was not spacious and I had to squeeze my household items and my children had to seek shelter elsewhere at night. I am at peace now because my children have their own place to stay. They no longer seek shelter from neighbours.

I spent a bigger portion of my first transfer on building a new decent and spacious house. I purchased building materials which include building poles,18 pieces of iron sheets and paid for the labour involved. I built the new spacious house to accommodate my children because my current living house is not spacious enough. My children had to seek shelter elsewhere at night. In addition to this, I also spent KES 5000 on clearing fee arrears for my three children and bought some new school uniforms for them.