I am currently living on a portion of my parents' small plot of land with my family, and it has long been my ambition to purchase my own plot of land on which to build a permanent home. I have been saving for it in the informal savings groups we started with my neighbors, and I am finding it easy right now because I rely on motorcycle taxis for a living. I am hoping that by the end of the year, I will have raised enough money to purchase a plot of land on which to build a new home for my family.

GiveDirectly's support was transformative and beneficial to everyone. Everyone understood the entire process because the information conveyed to us during enrollment was clear. Those who were left out already knew their chances of enrollment were slim after hearing the explanations at the initial meetings. I am grateful and hope that other villages will follow suit.

Previously, I relied on subsistence farming, which produced only enough to feed my family of five. Paying school fees and even purchasing school uniforms and stationery for my three children was difficult. When I received the second transfer, I spent $480 on a second-hand motorcycle that has helped me provide taxi services in Nakuru town. I had to relocate in search of a busy town with a high demand for motorcycle services. I am grateful that I can earn at least $5 per day, which allows me to feed my family and save some money for school fees and other household expenses. I then used the rest of the money to buy food for my family, which included dry maize grains, sugar, and rice.

I was woken early in the morning by an ululation from my neighbours who were celebrating the receipt of their initial transfer. On checking my phone on my end, there was nothing. I was not worried because it was still early. I headed to the farm where I engaged myself in fencing my land. I was startled by a message ringtone, I stopped to check what the message entailed since I was anxious and expectant at the moment. That was when I realised that I had received money from GiveDirectly. I was excited and overwhelmed with happiness because I knew that I would be able to accomplish a lot with the funds. I headed home and informed my wife and children who were all excited and grateful.

The biggest difference in my daily life today is that I own a dairy cow. I am hopeful that I will be able to save the money that I used to spend on buying milk daily. Secondly, my child would have plenty if not enough. I was unable to acquire a dairy cow before because of financial constraints. I am a casual worker and my work is not reliable. I am so grateful for the support that lifted my living standards and that of my village mate.

Buying milk daily for my children has been very expensive since 1 litre of milk sells at KES 50. I am a masonry, married and blessed with three children. I was unable to purchase a cow before due to unreliable sources of income. Thus, what I earn is bearly enough to cater for all our needs. Therefore I used KES 40,000 on buying a dairy cow. Additionally, I used the remaining amount on foodstuffs and clothes. I am forever thankful for the transfer that lifted my living standard amazingly.