Managing the farm's running projects, particularly the delicate groceries that require a lot of attention, has been a challenge since I began after the first transfer. I have no new goals at the moment due to the overwhelming amount of work I am doing on my farm, but I believe that with a potentially good harvest, I will diversify my production to reduce risks in the future.

I am grateful for the financial support I received from GiveDirectly, which helped to diversify our village's spending pattern. The freedom to spend on what we chose was a brilliant idea for which I will be eternally grateful to GiveDirectly. I completed all of my plans that were only possible with cash rather than material goods. As the organization expands to other villages, I wish them the best and hope that other people will have the opportunity to transform their livelihoods as well.

Buying milk for my family of six on a daily basis has become so expensive in recent months that purchasing a cow with GiveDirectly support was pretty much inevitable. I could not put any money from the first transfer into buying a cow because I had other goals, so I spent $220 from the second transfer on a heifer. In addition to the one I already have, I am relieved that my family will be able to enjoy a plentiful supply of milk in the coming months when they calve. I also added a $70 sack of maize to our food store, which took us two months to clear out. When I got the second transfer, my new house was almost finished, but it lacked enough seats, so I had to spend another $80 on locally-made sofa seats. It is a relief to have seats in my living room that can comfortably accommodate a full house of visitors. I later used some of the remaining funds to acquire three sheep for K$35 each, and the remainder was spent clearing a debt I had with the milk vendor and paying it forward for a few weeks. I am grateful for GiveDirectly's quick transformation of my household because I could not have accomplished so much in such a short period of time.

It was exactly 5.24 pm while feeding my goats when I heard a message alert on my phone. On checking, it was the eagerly awaited KES 55,000 from GiveDirectly. I was very happy and withdrew the money the following day.

The biggest difference in my daily life is the purchase of a heifer. This will be a source of milk and income once it reproduces. For the past seven years, I desired to buy one but could not afford it. Secondly, I am also grateful. Through the transfers, I now sleep well because I bought high-density mattresses.

I am a father and milk vendor for the last year. In a day I get up to KES 150 in profits which helps to expand my business. I also do small-scale farming of maize and beans majorly for household consumption. When the transfers arrived, KES 25,000 was spent on a heifer. This is because for fifteen years I have been buying a liter since my two dairy cows died about 12 years ago. Secondly, I bought high-density two high mattresses at KES 8,000, and two beds at KES 7,000. Due to the coziness of the mattress, I now wake up at 8 am unlike before when I used to wake up at 5 am due to a low-density mattress that had become thin and uncomfortable. Thirdly, I also bought three goats at KES 12,000. This is a long-term investment that will help with school fees payment. Fourthly, I spent KES 10,000 on two pairs of the latest clothing fashion for my family. Initially, I used to wear second-hand clothes but now we are decently dressed. Similarly, KES 2,000 was spent on plowing and planting maize seeds. This will reduce household expenses. Lastly, I also spent KES 1,800 on food and household items.