"Living in a home that had no toilet was very shameful and unhygienic. Not only that I was tired of going to the bush for nature calls but also I could not withstand the shame of taking my visitors to the same place. When I got the second transfer, I spent $210 to construct a toilet. As we speak the toilet is ready and I am happy because the shamefulness is no longer here with me neither the unforeseen outbreak of diseases will be minimized. Thereafter, I used $180 to renovate my house by constructing some pillars to make it firm. I also bought two goats for $74 in addition to the cow that I bought using the first transfer. Since I had a shortage of chairs at my home, I bought four pieces for $29. After that, I used the remaining amount to buy food for my family."

"Our dependency on both livestock and subsistence farming has also been a source of income as well has always pushed us to heavily invest in since it's the only art that we have mastered the steps and seasons to labor with. The second transfer I received was not an exception when I spent KES 40000 on bringing in a dairy cow that has proven its worth in the past three months of plentiful production of milk both for the household use and also surplus to sale with the products from the preexisting cows. I am glad that I have so far registered an increased daily income since I am a widow. I used the remaining amount on obtaining new pairs of school uniforms for my four kids and beddings to replace the tattered ones we had been using for the past couple of years. I am glad that we are enjoying warm bedding in this cold season that I am certain has kept my children safe from the cold. I also bought foodstuffs for the family."

"Before the transfers, I never had cows before as I had no source of income. I used the transfers to buy female cows for kshs 35,000. I decided to buy female cows for milk production for my family's consumption and sale. I do casual work to earn a living and most of the time the pay is too little to cater for my basic needs, I do top it up with the money from selling milk and this has enabled me to take care of other basic needs like food, clothing and kids school fees. I used the remaining part of the transfers to buy a piece of three-seater furniture. I used to fear hosting friends and relatives as I never had enough seats for them, but my self-esteem has improved since I started receiving transfers from GiveDirectly."

"I have a passion when it comes to rearing livestock and If I can get enough capital, I would like to continue rearing chickens, goats, cows, and ducks for commercial purposes."

"I would like to rear chickens and bees for commercial purposes. Early on before the drought, I had a lot of cows and goats but they all died due to dehydration. It downgraded my life and now I would prefer to rear livestock that sells easily such as chickens and bees that can survive at every season."

"Over the next three months, I want to purchase goats. My long-term objective is to raise the goats, sell them once they procreate, and use the money to buy a dairy cow. In this manner, I will have the chance to sell milk, make some money, and support my family. With my husband's loss of his livestock-rearing job, we are currently going through a difficult time. Being the only provider for the family, it is difficult to meet all of their needs while only making $3 per day."

"Previously, I had only one lactating cow that provided us with enough milk during the peak seasons, and during the dry seasons, we had to spend at least $2 per day on milk for my family of five. We intended to add another good breed to supplement the production of more liters after receiving the transfers from GiveDirectly. I then spent $330 on a lactating cow, which is currently providing us with five liters of milk per day. We are no longer purchasing and have devised a strategy to alternate their breeding and ensure that we have enough milk throughout the year. I also spent $60 on two sacks of maize, which we are still eating. In addition, I purchased new pairs of clothes for my three children, my husband, and myself. In addition, I spent $120 on school fees for my older son, who is in fifth grade. To help pay some of the household bills, I have relied on the sale of surplus milk from my livestock. I am grateful for the help and the addition of another cow, which has ensured the consistent availability of milk for my family and, consequently, income when we have extra liters to sell."

"I have four children who are in primary school and one in secondary school. They have fees problems such that most of the time they are out of school. Raising school fees for them has been challenging because I only depend on my small business which is not doing well. When I received my second transfer, I cleared the arrears which was totalling to Ksh 10,000. I also bought one cow worth Ksh 30,000 to add to my flock. My food stock was almost over, so I replenished some more for Ksh 8,000. I also bought some new furniture(chairs and table) for Ksh 5,000."

"Life has a fair share of challenges and the main one that I face is financial instability. The absence of job is to blame for this. With my second transfer I went to the market and bought 1 cow worth Ksh 25,000. Intend to start a dairy farm since this farming enterprise will enable me to earn the money I need to support my family. My wife is currently in college and she had fees arrears of Ksh 20,000 which I was able to complete. With the left over money, I bought food stuff and other necessities we needed in the house."

"As a stay at home wife, I would love to have milking cows. I will be able to sell the milk to my neighbours and thus help my husband in providing for the basic need of the family."