The money came in handy when I needed it most. I am great full through it, I was able to acquire a piece of land and constructed some shops for rental. I still have an additional goal to improve the shops to permanent structures. What I could afford was semi-permanent structures made of mud, but they are not long-lasting. With the monthly rent that I will be earning from the current ones, I will save to raise funds for bricks which I will later use to construct more decent structures thereafter put down the current ones made of mud. I believe once this is done then I will charge higher for the monthly rent hence improved income.

I am thankful for the unconditional cash support we received from Give Directly. At first, we could not believe that the money was not refundable because we had not experienced such but after a series of meetings with their staff, we were made aware that it was just a free cash that was meant to change our lives. The process was fair to everyone since we were all visited and later we all received the money the same day. On the other hand, I don't have anything to complain about, but thankful that I was part of the project.

I purchased a piece of land with the first transfer. Since I had other needs to meet, I did not manage to develop it. Therefore, with the second transfer, I used 38000 KES to both purchase the building materials and paid for the construction labor of shops for rent on that piece of land. I am a tailor but I have been renting a shop to operate my business. I am glad I am currently operating the business in one of the shops that I recently constructed. The money I used to spend on rent is currently assisting in boosting my business and meeting other household needs. The money meant for rent I now save for others. 10000 of the money I gave to my spouse for his driving school. He did not have a public service vehicle driving license, and he wanted to operate the public vehicles. He managed to upgrade and currently he has already secured a job in the public service motor operation. The rest of the money 5000 KES I spent on food for my family.

I saw the text message confirming that I have received the money from GiveDirectly in the morning, although it must have been delivered at night. I was so happy when I got the money because I was able to fulfill my needs and desires, especially extending a room for my children so that when they come of age they cease sharing a roof with us.

The biggest difference in my daily life since I started receiving money from GiveDirectly is that I now my own piece of land, where I will be having and operating my business with a peace of mind. I was able, as well, to get a room extension which was never possible before I started receiving money from GiveDirectly because the little I could raise from my business could hardly meet my family's immediate needs. Therefore, I am so grateful to GiveDirectly for making that possible.

I spent most of the transfer which was KES 20000 on building a room extension for my children in preparation for when they come of age, they cease to share a room with us because it is against our community's culture and customs for grown-up children to share a roof with their parents. Also, this room will come in handy for when we get guest, we will be able to host them comfortably without having to ask our neighbors to host our guests on our behalf. I also spent KES 11000 on buying a little piece of land where I intend to build my stall where I'll be having my tailoring business. I did this because I saw it not very beneficial and economical to rent a stall for my business, therefore, having my stall on my own piece of land will make sure I don't have to share the little I make with anyone especially the owner of the stall. This will, indeed, enable me to comfortably meet my family's immediate needs with all the proceeds from my business, I am so happy and proud. All thanks to GiveDirectly.