"The biggest difference that the transfer has brought into our lives as a family is that we managed to fence the whole compound with the chain link that we bought. We also managed to place a gate. As a result of this, we are glad because our chickens no longer go outside to other people's farms like before. The chickens are now less prone to dangers and there are no more conflicts between us and our neighbors."

"I am planning to start a poultry-keeping project using my salary since we have been able to achieve the goal that we had as a family using the transfer. I will be buying chicken in bits depending on the money that I have. I work as an enforcement officer in our county and our salary is sometimes delayed for up to three months before we get them. With this project running, it will be my fallback plan that will enable me to cater to our needs and my transport expenses instead of taking loans from people as I have been doing."

"Pending school fee balances made my grandchildren skip their studies for almost two weeks. The administration had denied them class attendance unless their tuition arrears were settled. Therefore, I deducted 1,500 KES from the recent transfers to clear the unpaid amount; the children happily resumed school, and have since been learning without interruptions. I also bought three chickens worth 1,300 KES so that they can multiply and generate more income. I sell sardines for a living, so I used 1,200 KES to increase my stock. Due to constantly running out of meals in the household, I utilized the remaining amount to buy food."

"Due to high blood pressure, I stopped fending for myself, which made me highly rely on my sister-in-law to provide for basic needs. I am extremely excited to benefit from the transfers because they cater to my necessities, which helps reduce the dependent burden on relatives. Whenever I receive money, my priority is food; so I spent 4,000 KES on foodstuffs like maize flour, sugar, and relish. I also save 500 KES from every transfer to acquire iron sheets for revamping the leaky roof of my house. Additionally, I bought two chickens and a goat worth 700 KES and 3500 KES respectively to maintain sources of emergency funds."

"The problems I have been encountering as a student since I joined secondary school are very money. Often being sent home to pick school fees which my parents did not have. Since the first day I enrolled in the program, I have seen some significant change in my life. I spent my two previous transfers to buy chicken and start a poultry project. I am now selling eggs and the income from it has helped pay my school fees. When I received my recent transfer of KSH 3000, I used it to build a housing structure for the chicken. I used to shelter them in carton boxes but they have increased in numbers and the cartons are not enough to hold all of them. The structure will ensure they are free and safe from birds of prey and also ensure maximum production of the eggs."

"The biggest difference in my daily life since I started receiving money from GiveDirectly is that I believe this house I got was only through GiveDirectly. I was able to a bed and mattress, as well as enough food for my family which was not as possible and easy before because it was expensive and my job as a carwash attendant could not enable me afford that. I also got some livestock which were goats and chickens that I believe will continue to take care of us long after the program is gone, all thanks to GiveDirectly."

"When I was enrolled in the program, my goal was to buy livestock since I had lost all that I had to drought and redeem all the arrears that I had. I spent 15000 KES to buy five goats, 1000 KES to buy 5 chicken, 5000 KES to pay fees arrears and 5000 KES to settle food bill that I had accumulated in the nearly shop. I'm in a happy space now that no one owes and I have Peace of mind. With the balance, I'll spend it to cater for basic needs and pay school for my kids once schools reopen. I'm so grateful to GiveDirectly for the financial support."

"I am a consistent farmer and my husband sells chicken within and outside the village. Together we are blessed with eight children. Upon receiving my transfer, I prioritised purchasing a dairy cow to cut down on the cost of buying milk daily. I, therefore, used KES 37,000 in realising it. I then thought of stocking enough foodstuffs that would last for a while before the harvesting season, thus, I bought five bags of maize at KES 16,000. I am so happy that I have managed to realise this goal within a short period unlike before when I was unable to accomplish it due to financial constraints."

"After spending my first transfer on constructing a house which was my main goal, I was glad to receive the second transfer that I spent a bigger chunk (51000 KES) on opening up a business for my spouse where she sells petrol. I stayed single for a whole year after my spouse flee from our marriage because I could not provide for her needs due to the financial crisis I was facing at that time. I would not wish to lose my family again for failing to provide for them. This is what motivated me to empower her financially so that she can be independent. Give Directly reunited me with my family, this is one thing that I do not take for granted. The remaining 3500 KES I spent on five chickens. I am in the process of getting my life back after losing everything including the poultry I had."

"Working as a security guard allows me to only provide for the family’s basic needs such as food and education. The cash program opened financial doors for me to pursue poultry farming, and am grateful to have acquired eight chickens and ten ducks so far. I was drifted towards keeping poultry as an income stream because it is less costly than running any kind of business. As the flock increased, I sought to construct a shed to accommodate the birds. So, I spent most of the three recent transfers to acquire six pieces of iron sheets worth 6,000 KES and hired a constructor to take up the exercise, for whom I compensated 3,000 KES. I look forward to spending the next transfers on cement and two doors to complete the pen construction project."