"I have been suffering from epilepsy for years and my biggest challenge is that it's medication is expensive, I could not afford at my own cost. I had to drop out of school because it was worsening, and my parents were not in a good position financially to help me seek specialised medical services. When I began receiving the transfers, I was able to seek medication and I have been treated well since I can now pay for the medical expenses with ease. I also spent a portion of my recent transfers on buying chicken feeds for my poultry project that I am currently engaging in. This is also a source of income to me because once the chicken matures and multiply, I will be able to sell them thus getting some money. I will be in a position to take care of my needs as well as the medications. Lastly, I did some shopping on foodstuffs such as maize flour which could last for some weeks. Taking three meals a day was no longer a challenge to me and my siblings, since food is available in plenty."

"The transfers have greatly helped me to effectively fend for my family especially right now that prices of basic commodities like food are high. It would be a huge challenge for me but thanks to the transfers. I could not afford to buy daily food at my own cost.I used to engage in subsistence farming that ensured I had enough food for my family but currently it doesn't do well. I rely solely on the transfers for my household's basic needs. On the recent transfers, I purchased enough foodstuffs which include maize flour and daily vegetables. In addition to the foodstuffs, I also managed to buy 5 chickens that I am currently keeping in my homestead. Owning livestock is one of the best investment that I can venture into, since upon multiplying, I can readily sell and earn some money. Also, in case of a financial challenge, at least I will have some assets that I can rely on. My goal is to keep these chickens, let them reproduce and later on sell them and buy some goats."

"When I received the transfer, my niece and nephew had spent almost three weeks away from school over an unpaid school fee balance. Their parents, who are casual laborers, had not been able to raise the outstanding $20 tuition debt. Nothing breaks my heart more than seeing children missing out on learning due to lack of money. Therefore, I was compelled to cover the deficit and they happily resumed school, where they studied comfortably until they closed for the holidays. After that, I saved $10 via a women's group in my locality. I intend to accumulate enough funds to buy at least two goats and some chickens before the year ends. Lastly, I spent the $4 on food to boost the little that was left in stock so that it would last long enough before my daughter-in-law obtained more."

"I am grateful to GiveDirectly because, so far, two of my four children have successfully completed their high school studies because of the transfers. I currently have two who are in high school, and raising fees for them could have been a challenge, but I have been able to pay for them on time through my recent transfers. They had fee arrears amounting to Ksh. 18000, and I was able to pay Ksh. 12000. I am happy because they were allowed to continue with their studies. I spent the remaining part of the money to buy chicken feed to feed the 70 birds that I am currently rearing on my homestead. I began this project through the monthly transfers, and it has also helped me pay for my children's school fees. I recently sold 20 birds and cleared the fee arrears. This was a huge relief to me because I could now divert my transfer in the subsequent months to meet other needs, like buying foodstuffs, with ease."

"We are blessed with 2 school-going children. They are in grades 4 and 6 respectively. We want the best for them, and even though we are people of little means we are struggling to ensure that we give them the best education they deserve. It is against this background that we took them to the best nearest private school around known as at. Francis Catholic Academy. Raising school fees is an uphill task, up to this far, we have not been able to clear last term fees amounting to $ 60. We are happy about the cash transfer from GiveDirectly since it will go a long way in paying school fees for the entire year and clearing the pending arrears, it is indeed a huge reprieve and an enabler. We intend to use $ 600 for school fees and use the rest to expand my small business of buying and selling chicken that I do."

"Even in my old age, the desire to live a better life has never faded. I've always imagined myself living under a better roof than the one I currently have, a grassed thatched rocket house. What I didn't realize was that GiveDirectly would help make this a reality sooner. I stay with my two grandchildren, where we make the best of life by appreciating and being happy with what we have, but this has been made even better by seeing all of the building supplies gathered, for which I spent $14. I'm looking forward to the workers starting work tomorrow; I've budgeted $40 for both labor and roofing materials. I know I'll be enjoying my stay in my ideal home in a couple of weeks. I've also been dealing with health concerns that come with getting older, and GiveDirectly transfers have come in handy. I normally go for checkups every two months and am given medication to take until the next visit, which costs $3. Normally, I would sell eggs or chickens from my poultry farm to fund my medication, but this time was different and simpler."

"For the first transfers, I plan to rebuild my fallen Barber shop business. I will use $120 of the first transfers to purchase a battery and an inverter. This will ensure that I have a daily source of money which will make my life easy. For the remaining amount I plan to purchase food and other household commodities. For the second and third transfers I plan to fence my farm. I will use about $500 of the transfers to do this. With the remaining amount I plan to purchase 8 goats at $40 and some chicken. This livestock will give me money to meet emergencies and other needs when I don't have money by selling them at marigat market. The coming of GIveDirectly will surely change my life for the better."

"Due to food insecurity, I plan to buy some foodstuff. I am always worried of my next meal. I plan to buy food enough to sustain me for the next 5 months. Will spend at least $50 a month. I will be withdrawing that amount in a month. I currently don't have a bed and good beddings. I plan to buy using $100. This means I will have a comfortable place to sleep. It will also include a mattress. I can easily rear goats to sustain me. I plan to buy 4 costing $120. They will grow and support me. I can sell them to buy food, meaning I won't have to depend too much on my neighbors. Additionally, I plan to buy 6 chicken to keep. This will cost me about $40 including a small structure. The chicken will provide eggs that I can sell. The rest of the transfer will remain on the mobile money platform. This will act as savings and assist me during emergencies or when I get sick. I will also be using to buy food."

"We currently depend on our children a lot. To be self-sufficient we need to start rearing goats. I can comfortably do this since it's a simple task. We will buy 5 goats for a start. It will cost $250. When they expand, I will be able to sell and buy food. They will also help during emergencies or when we have cultural ceremonies. Eggs are expensive nowadays and very marketable. I will also start a chicken-rearing business. Will spend $200 to buy 20 chicken for a start. They'll also need a good structure to keep them. That can cost up to $200. Additionally, I must also buy some chicken feeds. The feeds will cost approximately $50. This will assist us get some income to support ourselves. The remaining transfer amount will be saved. It will help us buy food and also support our chicken rearing business."

"I foresee myself as a great farmer and an esteemed egg supplier in the the village and nearby towns. With all of the ensures in place, I am confident that my dream could possibly be achieved. I am convinced the egg business will yield good profits, allowing me to grow further and explore into boiler chicken as well."