"I used KES 35000 to buy a dairy cow and used another KES 4500 to buy a chicken wire that will see me start practicing poultry keeping. I used the remaining amount to buy other basic household commodities such as food for the family. I had for a long time wanted to own a dairy but the amount of income that I got from my casual work was hardly enough to even buy food. I feel so much indebted to GiveDirectly for enabling me realize this dream."

"Born with a physical disability that paralyzed all of my limbs, I grew up under the care of my family members who helped with my movements and provided financial support. My father, as the primary breadwinner, raises livestock for a living. His earnings from the practice are insufficient to cover basic needs such as food. This is why fulfilling other desires, such as my long-held desire to raise chickens, had proven futile until Give Directly enrolled me for the cash transfers. The goal is to raise a large herd of livestock as a source of income and reduce over-reliance on my father. So, I used KES 300 from the transfer to purchase a hen. I spent the rest of the money on four new dresses to replace the old ones that were wearing out from constant use."

"I spent KES 28,000 on purchasing a shaft cutter machine. This was our priority since we have dairy keeping project. This has eased our daily work of cutting the Napier grass. I am in a position to save much time on feeding and get a good return. I spent the remaining amount of money on purchasing a chain link wire. I have fenced my farm and this has Prevent the goats and chickens from destroying my crops. I will get a good harvest this season since my crops are not destroyed."

"I spent KES 8,000 on purchasing a wire mesh and fence my compound. This would prevent my chicken from destroying my crops. I spent KES 41,000 on purchasing a heifer and an ox. This is the best investment that I have always wished to own. I am so grateful because I will get enough milk when my cow reproduce in the next few months. I spent KES 3,000 on adding stock to my small business of groceries. The rest of the money I spent on food and clothes for my children I am so grateful for the support because GiveDirectly has enabled us to fulfilled our dreams."

"I bought five chickens at 500 KES each for rearing. They are easy to manage, do not require large space, and they also reproduce faster hence quick money. My target is 30 chickens by the end of the year. To achieve this, I will be purchasing 5 of them whenever I receive my transfers. This will be a boost for my household income. We rely on subsistence farming but due to the unfavorable climatic conditions, the produce we get cannot take my family for the whole year. Having school-going children who need school fees makes it even more challenging. I am hoping to sell a good number of them in December since their demand will be high being the festive season. The money I will raise from them will help clear my children's school fees for the year."

"Obtaining the hens was the most significant accomplishment I achieved through my first transfer. Charcoal burning has not been a reliable source of income because the earnings, while small, have been highly inconsistent. I believe that raising chickens will be a quick and easy way to raise funds to help with household expenses."

"I used KES 35000 to buy a dairy cow that is almost having a first calf and used the remaining amount to build a simple poultry house and bought chicken for rearing. I thought of buying a dairy cow so that it will be able to supplement my income and enable us make the lives of our children more comfortable as usual. Once it has its first calf it will not only feed my four children but also provide us with income from the sale of surplus. I am so much happy to have received money from GiveDirectly since this has meant that I do not strain too much on my motorcycle operation."

"It has always been my desire to own livestock like chicken and goats but my income sources and financial obligations weighed me down. Having an opportunity to actualize this goal through the first transfer is the greatest accomplishment ever. I now own a hen that will continue to multiply and grow the flock. In future, I intend to trade some of the chickens for a goat. This bird will be my personal investment that will help generate funds in times of need."

"Since Give Directly enrolled me to the cash aid program, my goal was to purchase chickens using the first transfer. Accomplishing this mission is the greatest difference in my life right. The cash transfer kickstarted my journey of rearing chicken and I could not be happier. My main intention is to sell them when they reproduce to make money that will help meet my needs."

"I am a local businessman engaged in buying and selling chicken within and outside the village. I am married and together we are blessed with eight children. When I received my money I opted to buy a dairy cow worth KES 40,000 to reduce the cost of buying milk daily and also to be able to earn an income from selling milk. This is because we have been buying milk daily which is expensive yet I don't have a reliable source of income. I was unable to afford one before due to financial constraints as a result of school fees responsibilities. I then used KES 10,000 on paying school fees for my children. Lastly, I bought foodstuffs with the remaining amount of the transfer. I am so grateful for the milestones that I have achieved in a short period."