"My newest ambition is for me to be able to purchase a dairy cow. I have one at the moment but its hardly enough though the milk surplus is not enough for our daily consumption. Achieving this dream at the moment would be an uphill task due to financial constraints but I trust that all will be well."

"Upon the receipt of my initial transfer, I thought of building a decent house for my family. This is because I was forced to relocate from my home due to family disputes and the land too was small. Therefore, I used KES 20,000 on the construction. Additionally, I bought a dairy cow worth KES 20,000 to reduce the cost of buying milk. Lastly, I used the remaining amount on school fees. The funds from GiveDirectly boosted my living standard highly hence I would not have managed to accomplish all this due to financial constraints since I depend on making clay pots in earning a livelihood which is barely enough to pay school fees for my five children. I am so grateful for the support that has lifted living standards amazingly."

"When I received the first transfer from GiveDirectly, I was able to purchase a piece of land but I could not pay the whole amount needed then. When I received the second transfer therefore, I first paid the Ksh. 15000 owed for the piece of land. I also bought a dairy cow for KSh. 26,000. This will ensure we have an assured supply of milk for my family. I used the rest of the transfer to buy three young goats for rearing, hopefully they multiply and get the sell then in the future for a profit."

"At the time of receiving my transfers,I had just lost a nephew who was left under my care. I used part of the transfers to facilitate a decent burial for him. With the rest,I was able to buy two more cows for my farming business which has been a great boost to my income."

"I spent KES 25,000 on purchasing an Ox. My plan now is to keep it and sell it in the future at a higher price. I will use the money to buy a dairy cow. I will get enough milk and cut the cost of buying milk which is so costly. I spent KES 4,000 on paying school fees for my children in various schools. Currently, they are studying well and being disturbed like before. I paid a debt of KES 1,000 that I had borrowed from a friend to pay school fees. This has given me peace of mind since I was worried to get the money to pay the debt. I spent KES 5,000 on buying one sack of maize to feed my family. I am so happy because my family had enough to feed on. The rest of the money I spend on other basic household items."

"I spent KES 24,000 on purchasing a dairy cow. This has always been my wish since I used to buy milk daily and this has been so costly for me. currently, I do not worry much about where to get the money to buy milk. My family members get enough milk and I sell the surplus milk to earn an income to meet other household basic needs. I spent KES 20,000 on purchasing a heifer. This is to enable me to get enough milk and even make this my main source of income in the future. I will devote my time to dairy keeping project and improve it to the next level by getting the best breeds. The remaining amount of money I spent on food and household basic needs that we were lacking at that time. I am so grateful that GiveDirectly has improved our living standard."

"I spent KES 18,000 on purchasing a heifer. I will be able to get enough milk for the family and cut the daily cost of buying milk which is so expensive. I spent KES 13,000 on purchasing poles and fencing wire. I fenced all my farm and now it looks so decent. This has reduced the conflicts that I always had with my neighbor about cows destroying my crops. Besides that, I was able to plow my farm and buy seeds and fertilizers. I did planting at the right season and this made me happy since I always plant late due to a lack of money for seeds. The remaining amount of money I spend on food and household items. I am so grateful for the support because GiveDirectly has changed our living standard."

"I spent part of my second transfer on buying a bed and mattress at a total of KES 18000. Initially, I used to sleep in the traditional beddings made of ropes with lots of irritations. I am now much healthier since I have new. Sleeping comfortably without any pains. I also bought a dairy cow at a total cost of KES 17000. I do trust that in a few months to come, the cow will start producing milk in high quantity which will be for commercial purposes and the remaining litres for my family's consumption. Current, I majorly depend on farming activities to earn a living, and I am optimistic that once the milk business picks, I will not strain a lot to fend for my family. Finally, with the remaining amount of money, I bought food for my eight family members and other household needs."

"The new goal that emerged recently is to own at least two dairy cows that will enable me to get plenty of milk for commercial purposes. Currently, I have been relying on meagre jobs which are as well tiring. Therefore I believe that the cows will empower me enough to start a new business supplying milk within my village and earn an income. Thereafter I won't strain a lot to meet my family's needs."

"I spent part of my second transfer on buying eight goats worthy of KES 20000. I choose to purchase them purposely for my children by the time they will be transitioning to high school, they will have increased in number. Therefore, I will sell some so that I can tell them to school. Apart from that, I bought two dairy cows at KES 30000. In a few months to come, I will start a business supplying milk in town and earn a living. Also, my children will be healthier because they will be drinking milk daily which will be a surplus in their meals. Additionally, I paid fees for my two children in primary school and I am so glad that they are continuing with their studies without any hitches. With the remaining amount, I bought food for my family and decent clothes for the children."