"We have great plans for the cash transfers. For the first cash transfers we intend to use KES 10000 to dig and build a pit latrine. This is a priority for us since we don't have one. For the remaining KES 10000 we intend to purchase food and other household goods that we will need such as utensils and clothes for our children. For the second cash transfers we intend to pay school fees for our four children who are in various institutions. With KES 45000 we will be able to pay off school fees arrears that our children have. This will help us greatly since our children will be able to stay in school without having to be sent home for school fees. For the third cash transfer, we intend to pay school fees for our four children by using KES 20000 of the cash transfers. For the remaining KES 25000 we intend to purchase a water tank and 4 goats. The purchase of the goats will be our investment going into the future. We are grateful for the money we shall receive because it will surely transform our lives positively."

"We live near Lake Baringo, the lake has been expanding over the last decade. Due to this, we lost our farming land. Lacking or being forced to borrow land to plant crops has affected our ability to provide food for our family. The space we have now is not conducive for farming because of the long drought seasons. Inadequate of water also means we cannot do irrigation here like besides the lake."

"We experienced an abnormal heavy rainfall 2 months ago which has resulted in rising levels of Lake Baringo. The water body has since found its way into the village displaced our farms, submerging maize plantations thus causing a shortage of food. Over this month I have had to sell my livestock to educate my 7 children and provide food for my family of 10. I am worried because this is not sustainable and will sink me into poverty."

"I separated from my husband about five years ago, leaving me with four children to care for. Life was very hard, and I struggled a lot, doing casual jobs that paid only $3 per day, which wasn't even enough for a day's meal. We often collected vegetables from the bush and bought maize flour. Sometimes, when I couldn't find work, we went to bed hungry. I tried to balance it by working on my own farm, but the major problem was the need for a generator to pump water to the fields. Sometimes, I couldn't access a generator, and my farm would dry up, causing me to lose all my crops. So, when I received my transfer, I used $160 to purchase a generator. I had only one chair at home, so I spent $16 to buy two more, so visitors would have somewhere to sit. I also bought shoes for my kids for $10; they are very happy now, having nice shoes like other children. Lastly, I used the remaining amount to buy food to ensure we have enough at home. Thank you so much, GiveDirectly, because I see a better life through your support."

"I have a disabled child who's about seven years old. He needs medical attention since he cannot walk or speak. I'd spoken to a doctor and recommended medical assistance costing up to $300. The transfer will help me support my child's health, hence giving him a better living. To ensure sustainability and constant sources of income, I plan to do farming. Vegetables are my favorite, mature faster and with a ready market. We will plant an acre of vegetables. Spending at least $500 will give us maximum yields. We'll need fertilizer, fuel for pumping water and pharmaceuticals to prevent our crops. Due to the frequent floods and the risk associated with it. We plan to negotiate to buy a plot of land on a higher ground for safety purposes. The rest of the transfer will be the down payment and negotiate a payment plan. The plot of land will give us a new safer home."

"I am planning to buy chain links to fence my compound, protecting it from livestock browsing. Additionally, I plan to invest in agricultural farming by using some of my transfers to buy farm inputs and water pipes. I will use the remaining money to renovate the bathroom and toilet for my family, as they are very old and I am worried they might collapse anytime."

"I rely entirely on farming for my livelihood. Unfortunately, recent floods destroyed my 1-acre maize plantation and 0.5-acre tomato farm, which are our main sources of income. Despite this huge loss, I remained determined to rebuild. I sold my cow to restart tomato farming on another one-acre plot that had been idle. This decision was crucial, as my family of three depends on this farming for our livelihood. Given the ongoing threat of floods, I also plan to use part of the proceeds to buy land on higher, safer ground, free from the risk of flooding. The transfer from GiveDirectly came at a crucial time when the tomatoes were due for weeding. I used $100 of the transfer for weeding labor, buying pesticides, and purchasing petroleum to pump water for irrigation. The tomatoes are now doing well. Additionally, I used $50 to buy some necessities that we lacked, such as utensils, tables, and food. I have kept the remaining amount to manage the tomato farm, ensuring it stays free from pests and well-irrigated."

"Since the demise of my spouse, I am left to be the sole breadwinner of the family. Currently I am struggling to put food on the table for my family of four. I want my family to be food secure, GiveDirectly's cash transfers will enable me to stock enough food, buy bedding and clothes. This will cost $140 of my transfers from GiveDirectly. I want to shift my focus to irrigation farming but I do not have a water pump generator. This is the greatest setback to kickstart my dream. I will use $235 to buy a water pump generator. This will be the turning point of my life, it will help me to support my family without struggling. I promised myself to support my daughters to pursue their education and succeed in life. I will therefore use $350 of the transfers to play school fees for the next term. It will give them humble time to do revision and work on their studies."

"To safeguard my family's food from contamination and splash of water when it rains is to construct a small kitchen for them, so in that case I am planning to build a kitchen for my family. I am also planning to buy chain links to fence my compound because I have been facing a lot of challenges chasing neighbour livestock out of my compound when they invade to feed on my vegetables, that chain link will prevent them from getting in.i will use the remaining money to buy goats and cows for my family so that we can enjoy the previllege of fresh milk."

"I just arrived home from my farm, where I had gone to check on my watermelon crop. After sitting down to relax a little bit before heading to town to buy fungicides for the melons, I received a message confirming the receipt of $200 from GiveDirectly. I was thrilled because this season has been particularly hard, and I urgently needed the money to continue planting. I shared the news with my wife, and we were both happy, knowing that we could now carry on with our planting plans."