"I am a widower with 3 children in school, I plan to spend KES 50000 on paying my children's school fees.My elderly daughter has taken up this responsibility for the past 1 year,this does not make me happy because as a father I should be the sole provider for the my family. Receiving this transfers therefore means I can relief my eldest daughter from this yoke of paying fees .With the remaining amount I will restock 10 herds of goats to secure my future with it.This will cost me KES 5000 each."

"I plan to expand my livestock by purchasing more sheep. I had never owned any goats or sheep until I received my second transfer from GiveDirectly. My aim is to eventually have more than ten sheep, as I believe they thrive in our area. I am planning to use part of my final transfer to buy additional sheep, as this investment will be instrumental in improving my family's financial situation. As a single mom, raising these sheep will help me cover school fees for my children and address other essential needs in the future."

"In my journey to provide for my daughter and grandchildren, I currently rely on casual jobs and charcoal production as my main sources of income. However, I recognize the need for diversification to create a more sustainable future for my family. Therefore, I am planning to venture into livestock production, particularly focusing on goats and sheep. I intend to start with two of each, as this will not only help me establish a steady supply of milk but also allow me to sell the animals as they multiply. By making this transition, I hope to reduce my dependence on casual jobs and create a more stable financial situation for my family."

"After receiving my second transfer, I was finally able to improve our living situation. Previously, my family of five was crammed into a single room with an iron sheet roof and muddy walls. Our home was vulnerable, especially during the rains when the walls felt like they could collapse at any moment. Cooking outside was not only inconvenient but also unhygienic, and when it rained, we could not cook at all. With the $200 from my transfer, I built a one-room iron sheet house and a small kitchen, using some iron sheets I had already saved up for. In addition to improving our shelter, I wanted to secure our future, particularly concerning my children's school fees. I decided to invest in livestock by buying three female goats for $165, knowing they would multiply over time. As a crop farmer, I also allocated $70 for plowing and creating ridges for my next planting season. I plan to plant green grams next month, which I believe will provide a good yield. Food was a struggle. With the remaining money, I purchased half a bag of maize, as our previous maize crop was swept away by floods this year. Thank you, GiveDirectly."

"I was lucky enough in the month of August and I was able to sell fish amounting to KES 8000. I used that cash to buy 2 more goats in the month of September making it 7 in total. This brought joy in our lives knowing that our future is secured in case of an emergency."

"Receiving the cash transfers means so much to me since I intend to use it to meet my most felt needs. Firstly, I intend to use the cash transfers to purchase posts and chain links for fencing. I intend to use about KES 40000 of the cash transfers on this. Secondly I intend to purchase a cow which I will milk. This will cost me approximately KES 25000. Thirdly I intend to purchase 5 goats which will cost me about KES 20000. This will be my investment into the future. Finally, I intend to use the cash transfer to pay for my grand daughter's school fees. This is important because I will be able to pay off part of the school fees which she owes the school. I'm grateful that I have been considered to receive the cash transfers since I really needed money for these things but I didn't have a way of getting them."

"Receiving this money means my compound and farms will have proper fencing. I have an acre of grass which I sell during the rainy season to be able to pay school fees but has poor fencing. Hippos, goats and cows access it and destroy a better part of it hence low production hence affecting my income. I plan on purchasing fencing poles and mesh at a cost of $400 using the transfers. I am so excited because my farm will be secured and my yield will double from that."

"I am planning to invest $800 to purchase 10 goats. This is a low risk venture with good returns as they multiply within a short period. I will then sell them one at a time to pay my children's fees when necessary."

"I started with a single goat that cost me $3,400, and then I bought two more goats for $6,800 at $80 each. I've noticed that my herd is multiplying, which is encouraging. Once I finish my transfers, I plan to sell some of them to make some money. I work as a motorbike taxi driver, and my wife takes care of the animals while I'm out. So far, I've also managed to buy 15 sheep using successful transfers. I have four children, three of whom are in school, while one is not currently attending. I thank GiveDirectly for the financial support."

"In the coming year and beyond, I plan to invest in buying goats. My goal is to sell them in the future to earn money for food and school fees, especially as their numbers increase. I have already purchased seven goats and two sheep using my monthly savings. My children are still in school, and as they progress, their school fees continue to rise. I want to stay ahead by preparing for this financial need. Currently, I have a total of eight goats, three of which are expecting. I've witnessed my goats reproduce, and I am confident they will keep multiplying. This will ensure that when the need for school fees arises, my husband can sell some goats to provide the necessary cash. Additionally, I want to be able to buy them school uniforms and shoes as needed, which will also be supported by the sales from these animals."