"I spent $100 to pay for the school fees of my children. This is because they were constantly sent home due to a lack of school fees. I also saved $120 for the children's education which will assist them whenever they faced any financial issue in school. In addition, I bought school uniforms for my children since they had few pairs. The remaining amount I bought enough food for the family this is because we are now experiencing drought and famine in our area."

"The new business, improved farming, and the two cows I bought after receiving the transfer have brought a great difference in my life that would not have happened if I had never received the transfer. I am grateful that I can comfortably raise school fees for my kids unlike before when I could be caught up by timelines that would lead to my children being sent home to collect the school fees."

"After spending all the first transfer on all that I treated to be urgent, I spent the first part of the second transfer on the construction of a new house. I had been living in an old one with the other household members. Even though it was so small and was getting older and rusty, I was grateful that it has kept us for such a long time. After buying and allocating amounts to all the required materials, I also paid 2400KES school fees for my son, repaid the 12000KES loan I had obtained from our local savings group, and used the last bit on buying foodstuff for the household."

"After receiving the first transfer, I spent part of it on the purchase of a solar panel and a complete lighting system. I had been using an old tin lamp which was emitting a lot of fumes that were not healthy for the kids. I also used 4320KES on school fees payment, complete the construction of the house we had been living in by obtaining and fixing a new door with 2500KES. With the remaining 21000KES, I spent on purchasing construction poles, and other materials that I am currently using in the new construction of my children's house."

"The money will meant having food on the table and also the money will help me pay for my children school fees. My first born son dropped out from school because of school fees and currently he is doing piece work (brick making) and he is being paid peanuts just for him to find money to pay for exams. The money will help me to cover full amount and also to buy food."

"I am very excited to recieve this money. I will use this money to top up on my farming projects. This money will also help me to pay my children's school fees."

"After receiving my transfer from GiveDirectly, I spent part of it on paying school fees for my children, This has been a major challenge in our lives due to our financial status, we all depend on our land for income, unfortunately, we get very little to sustain all of us on our daily needs, I also bought a dairy cow and a goat which I am hopeful that in future we will have returns."

"The difference is that I earn very little from my farm, the crops are not doing well in our area lately because of the harsh weather conditions, I have been struggling in paying for the school fees of my children. I was so relieved when I received my transfer because it catered for my school fees needs. I am so grateful for the support that came at the right time of need."

"I have been struggling to pay School fees for my daughter, and this money will help alot for her fees so that her education should not get distracted"

"The biggest harship that I have faced has been paying for school fees for my children. But now since most of them have finished and working, tension on my finances has lessened."