The fact that I no longer ask for help when it comes to ploughing business, makes me very happy. I have my own cows and ox plough which means I can get a contract and carry it out successfully without asking for help from anyone. Before the transfers, I had an ox plough but I did not have the number of cows I needed to use the ox plough. As a result, I had to team up with my neighbour who had some bulls so that we could successfully use the ox plough. This means we had to split the income between us. But now that I have everything I need, the money I get is my own which has increased my income and independence. I can comfortably take up a job without having to seek for my partner's approval.

GD did very well in giving cash unconditionally. This was the best part of the assistance from GD because everyone got to use their transfers in their area of need. Had it been conditional, it would not have been very impactful. For me, GD did well in everything. I am satisfied with their services.

I spent my second transfer on buying two bulls to add to the ones so that I can now fully carry out the business of ploughing for others at a cost independently. I will also not have to work on other people's farm to avoid paying cash for ploughing on my farm. Right now I have the number of cows I need to plough for others and my farm without asking for help from others. The rest of the transfers I used on paying school fees for my children. I did not want to wait until they are sent home for fees arrears so as to look for money to pay. I would want to make a difference in their lives by paying their arrears in time before they are sent home. I also used part of the arrears to repair my broken bicycle so that I can have something to use in movement easily at no cost.

Having my own ox plough has made my life to be so different. Having the pair of oxen was a bit challenging without the ox plough machine, I had to hire from friends and sometimes I couldn't afford it. Everyone was using his, so it was a bit difficult for me to prepare my farm in good time. Owning it has brought a great change since I will be preparing the farm in good time and also hire it to friends.

It was around 5:30 am when I heard my phone vibrating so loudly. I decided to check who had sent the message early that morning. After checking, I realised it was an mpesa message from GiveDirectly. They had debited my first transfer as they had promised. I was overwhelmed with joy.

I spent part of my first transfer on buying an ox plough. I had been longing to own it for long but I could not afford it since I had some basic needs to cater to. I also hired someone to help in preparing my farm and also watering the plants. I later bought some new clothes for my children since the old ones were old and torn The remaining amount of money I bought enough foodstuffs for my family and some other household items that I was lacking.