"With 2 children in secondary school and one about to join them, Life has been tough, especially in providing for their educational needs. Given that I am jobless and total depending on my husband who is a water vendor a job that could not earn home enough to feed my family of 12 members. After receiving the transfer, I spent KES 10,000 to pay part of the school fees for my 2 kids who are in form 3. Similarly, I used KES 40,000 to conduct shopping and pay the entry fees for the other kid who was joining secondary school. With the remaining amount, I bought sufficient food for the family. Currently, I am happy that they are learning without any disturbances."

"The difference that has already shown itself if that there is progress toward the desire I had. The piping was done and what is remaining is the approval so that we get the water. This step could not have reached where it is now if it were not for the transfer. For a while I have been desiring but because I did not have money nothing was taking place."

"I am grateful to GiveDirectly because the transfer has helped me to acquire a second-hand motorcycle which has now become the main source of income for my household. I employed someone to provide taxi services at a fee hence bringing an income daily. Through the income, I am able to buy daily food for my family and also pay fees. Apart from this, I normally sell vegetables in our weekly market and I am happy that I do not pay transport costs anymore while ferrying my items. The motorcycle has also greatly helped me in carrying water from far places since we have been hit by a serious water shortage. The bike helps otherwise I would be buying or walking to those places to carry the water."

"Raising school fees for my children has been a challenge for me. They were frequently sent home for failing to pay for them on time. When I received the transfer, I paid Ksh. 11000 and cleared the arrears. I am glad that they were allowed back to continue with their studies. Besides, I will have ample time to save for the next payment on time. After clearing the school fees, I embarked on renovating my house. It was in a bad shape and required urgent renovation to prevent it from collapsing. I bought the materials required which include 18 bags of cement and stones and paid for the labour. Seeing my house in a stable and decent condition gives me peace of mind. I spent the remaining amount on buying a small plastic water storage tank at Ksh 2500. I can store enough water for domestic use since we are at times faced with a water shortage."

"It was around 8 Am and I was just checking my phone as usual. I got a message on my phone indicating that I have received KES 55,000 from GiveDirecly. I felt so happy because I knew I would be able to purchase a water tank which was my main concern. When I informed my family members everyone was so happy as well. we planned with the family and withdraw the money the following day."

"I went to collect water at the stream when I heard a message notification from my phone. I did not check it out immediately since I was carrying the water. When I reached home I gave the phone to my child to check it out for me. She said that it was a message from GiveDirectly confirming that I have received the money. I felt so happy because I have never received such an amount of money before. We all celebrated and we knew our lives will be changed. We planned that day and I went to withdraw the money the following day."

"I spent KES 35000 of my first cash transfer to buy bricks, cement and the labour charges. This was for the completion of my rental house that I has initially started but stuck at some point due to insufficient funds. Later on, I bought a donkey at KES 10000 which has been of help in carrying water from the dam to my homestead. Also, I have been hiring it for my neighbours at a fee and generating an income. Also, I paid fees for my children in primary schools and used the remaining amount to buy foodstuffs."

"I spent KES 10800 on buying a new bed and a high-density mattress. Ever since I was born, I never had the experience of sleeping on modern beds and I am so glad that my dream has finally come true. I no longer complain about the back pains like before. Also, I started poultry farming whereby I had to purchase 100 children at KES 10000, iron sheets and wire mesh at a total of KES 5000. I am positive that this business will do so well in my region considering that its climate is favourable. With the remaining amount, I bought a water tank worthy KES 2000 and enough foodstuffs for my family."

"I had gone to fetch water in the neighbourhood for evening use, and at around 5 pm I heard my phone ringing. I decided not to check my phone until I reach home. Upon arrival, I told my helper to check what the message entailed. I was full of happiness the moment he broke the news that I had received money from GiveDirectly. I knew that I would be able to accomplish a lot with it. I am so grateful for the support that lifted our living standard amazingly."

"Before, we had acquire a small piece of land where we would do mixed farming. The biggest challenge we we had was water storage and at times we would be denied access water points at our neighborhood. When I got these transfers, I saw it wise to acquire a water tank so that I can have a place for storing water for use at home. I couldn't afford to raise money for buying a water tank but when I got my second transfer, I obtained one and now I have solved the water crisis which we used to experience in our compound."