"I used a good part of the money to buy a cow that will be giving me milk for sale hence an additional source of income. "

"I spent a huge portion of the amount to buy a cow for ploughing."

"I used a significant percentage of the money to buy cows for ploughing.Before i used to hire casual labourers to help me plough my farm, this was always expensive for me. "

"I bought furniture since the ones I had earlier are broken . I also bought a cow and a sheep to use as remembrance of Give Directly for improving the status of my life and the rest I used to buy food and mattress. The one (mattress) I had was very old and worn out but now I do enjoy my sleep because of the new one I bought."

"When I received my second transfer , I used the larger amount to pay school fees for my daughter who had arrears in school. Education is the best inheritance a parent can give to her child. I am happy for that. I used the remaining amount to buy a cow that I hope eventually will provide me with milk."

"I used my second transfer to buy cow to start dairy farming which will enable me have a source of income. I used the remaining portion to pay school fee for my children and also bought household items."

"I bought two cows and paid bride price for my wife whom I have lived with for five years. I used the remaining portion to refurbish my house and also bought household items."

"I spent most of my transfers on buying materials and constructing a house. I spent some of my transfer on buying a cow and two goats. I spent the remaining money on food and buying utensils. My life has improved because I now have a house and animals to rear."

"I spent 26000 KES to buy two cows for my son to use to pay dowry for her wife who had gone back to her parents with my grandchildren. I bought a solar panel with some of the money and sand so that I can improve my house. "

"I bought a cow and paid school fees for my nephew who is in college.It has been very difficult paying his fees and my children's since I am a casual worker."