My life is currently different from how it would have been if I never received the transfer. I have cleared school fees for my two children which have lessened the pressure I had over the casual labors I used to do. For a long time, this had been the hardest part of our household's budget. We had been depending on livestock and in some extreme cases, we would sell a piece of land to ensure that we keep all bills checked with the school fees sorted. We are glad that GiveDirectly came to our rescue, enabled us to add some livestock to the herd and clear all debts.

Since GiveDirectly came to our village, I have been grateful to see the huge transformation around. The money received was so impactful and in my opinion, it was work well done for GiveDirectly to have taught us in the initial meetings how best we can handle the finances as we plan on what we needed to invest in as we avoid losses. Everyone adhered and dedicated all their efforts to the good ideas they had. Even though we managed to fix the household issues we had, it has been my feeling that GiveDirectly would have done us best if at all they would have sorted at least a common utility project which could be facilitating the conveyance of piped water to every household. This would have solved the great challenge that we can't handle on our own as everyone has plans for the amount received and never willing to contribute towards a common course. It also seemed unfair that many single fathers whose children are under the care of their grandmothers. These are the fathers who are always out trying to make ends meet for their children and were unfortunate not to have been considered.

After receiving the second transfer, clearing school fees for my two sons was a priority. I spent 23000KES on my elder son who is currently in the University and 16000KES of the remaining for my daughter currently in secondary school. With the last bit that was still in my account, I used it on buying cement, sand, and the transport cost towards the completion of the floors and walls in the new house.

I had just woken up and was opening doors to go out and I heard my phone beep. I had a warm feeling in my heart that it must have been the transfer from GiveDirectly and upon checking it, indeed it was. I thanked God for the cash and went to tell my husband who was also happy. My children were still asleep and when they heard that the transfer had come, they asked for loaves of bread which I bought for them.

I was going about asking for money to pay my daughter's school fees who was just about to sit for exams and failure to pay the money, she would not be allowed to do the exams. I sent the balance to her immediately I received the transfer as she was left with only two days. I had a house that had stalled and sleeping in it was very cold. Right now, I have assembled materials that will help me complete the construction of the house.

I paid my daughter's school fees who is in University that was just about to sit for her exams. Right now, I am improving my house which had stalled due to lack of money.I also ploughed a piece of land and planted maize.