"We depend on livestock, that's cows and goats. Since the drought started, it's difficult feeding our livestock. We gave them to a relative in another village near lake Bogoria because there's grass near the lake. We're worried we may lose them due to the drought. This means we cannot get milk from our cows. In addition the goats don't get enough food. We buy water for them. It's difficult since sometimes we may lack the money. This affects our ability to provide for our children fully."

"I had always wanted to use my money to purchase animals like goats, sheep, and cows. But given the severe effects of the prolonged drought that has engulfed our region, this will be challenging. As chicken feed and medication are readily available and reasonably priced, I'm considering starting a poultry project. In this manner, I will be able to amass wealth and generate income after selling the hens once their population rises."

"I have a family of six which includes me my four children and my mother. I work as a casual labourer herding cows and get paid $30 per month. I had a debt $23 for my three children in primary which I cleared with my November transfers. Due to the impending drought it has been difficult to get food and I have a difficult time taking care of all the needs due to my low wages and I have a big family. I used some of my November transfers on food and my entire January transfer on food. I have also been able to start building a house for myself as I have been living in my brothers house. I bought three sheets of Iron with my December transfers. I also was able to buy a goat from my December transfers."

"I had told you earlier that I live in a one room house with my children. This is a very uncomfortable situation as we are all squeezed in in a very small space. I want to build a house this year with four rooms using GD transfers. I have been able to accumulate sheep over my last11 transfers which amount to 8 sheep. I believe that from the young ones they have I will have more sheep which I can sell to get money to substitute for roofing which is the most expensive part of the project. I also want to now focus on saving to add a cow before I can resume with buying more sheep. I believe animals for me are a good resource and provide a good emergency fund."

"When I fell sick and stopped making charcoal to raise money for my needs, my son took up the mantle of providing for the family. Working as a motorcyclist, sometimes he makes just enough for one meal a day or does not make anything at all. Therefore, hunger is a major issue in the household, followed by a lack of school fees. When I received the transfer, schools were almost resuming and my two children had pending tuition debt from last year. I decided to clear the balance of $10 so that they would never miss on learning. I spent $9 on food my family had taken nothing the entire day. I used the remaining $15 to buy a goat for rearing to replace my cow that had died from drought last year. From December’s transfer, I bought two chickens worth $10 for rearing, paid my medical expenses of $7 since my condition was deteriorating, spent $7 on food, and saved the rest through a self-help group. $10 from November’s transfers went towards the purchase of chickens and the remaining $24 went towards food. Am glad that I own poultry and a goat, courtesy of the transfers, that will help generate school fees for my children in the future. "

"In the next year and beyond, I hope to have bought two goats to increase my herd to nine goats. Since I started receiving the transfers, I have not been able to buy an animal bigger than a chicken because of the hunger situation in the household. Although things are still tough, I believe that I will be able to save throughout the year until I afford the two goats. After that is done, I plan to start saving for a cow as well. "

"I make $100 monthly by selling livestock such as cows, goats, and sheep. However, my income is never enough to meet my children's educational needs. I hope to expand my current business as I continue to receive my monthly transfers. It will provide me with a consistent source of income, making it easier to support my family. For example, if I succeed in raising some of my livestock, I will potentially realize over $200 per month. Furthermore, despite having a large family, I live in a small house. I also plan to start buying materials in bits because I aim to build a spacious one."

"The main challenge I am facing currently is that the roof of my house is damaged, the clay tiles are very old and damaged at the level that when it rains, tha rain pass through and reach inside, sometimes I think to go find somewhere to stay but I don't have means to do that. The othe challenge is that I don't have any livestock being small or a cow and because of that it's hard for me to get manure to use in my agriculture activities, hence the low production. Growing crops in our lands require the use of manure otherwise the harvest will not be good because the soil is less fertile."

"Receiving this money means better living standards for my family of five. Casual jobs earn me $3 each day and are enough only to buy food and water. I always borrow loans to cater to emergencies such as medication and school fees which leave me greatly indebted. I will purchase a dairy cow using the transfers from the production of milk I will earn a living consistently. We shall then have enough money to meet all our basic needs and live peacefully without having to worry about where to get money. Paying school fees for my two children is also a priority upon receiving the second transfers. I am happy as Givedirectly will be a stepping stone t a better life which I had given up on."

"Our only cow calved last week and this has relieved us of the burden of buying milk. We were so elated when we woke up to see our cow with a calf. We now have enough milk for household consumption and our children can now enjoy sufficient milk, the cow produces 4 liters per day which we sell 3 liters and remains with 1 liter for consumption. The burden of purchasing milk for use is now a thing of the past."