"My husband and I had agreed on how we would best spend our transfers before receiving them. He works as a cook in a nearby secondary school and I am a hairdresser, together we are blessed with two children. Therefore we used KES 35,000 on buying a dairy cow to cut down on the cost of buying milk daily. We were unable to acquire it before due to financial constraints. Additionally, I knew that I would be able to earn an extra income from selling the milk. I then used KES 15,000 on buying iron sheets to build a house once I receive my second transfer. Lastly, I used the remaining amount on foodstuffs and clothes."

"Buying a dairy cow has been my innermost desire for a long period, I have a cow but I wanted a good breed that would give me enough milk for our daily consumption. I am a teacher, married and blessed with two children. Upon the receipt of my initial transfer, I used KES 45,000 on buying a daily cow which I was unable to purchase before due to other family responsibilities. I then used KES 5000 on fencing my land and Finally, I then used the remaining amount on foodstuffs. I am forever grateful for the unconditional transfer that enabled me to fulfil my dream in a short period."

"Buying a dairy cow for my family is the biggest difference in my daily life because I am optimistic that I would be able to save up on the money that I used on purchasing milk daily. Secondly, it is a big relief because I am hopeful that we would be having sufficient milk daily. Additionally, I was able to purchase maize and also repair parts of the house that needed renovation. I am forever grateful for the support that uplifted my life amazingly."

"Getting a cow or possessing a cow is a miracle. Considering the kind of job of making and selling charcoal I do, I did not see myself getting a position to buy a cow. I am delighted with the support that I received from GiveDirectly. If it were not for this organization, I would not be having a cow, a bed, and a mattress. I would be sleeping on the floor yet."

"Receiving money from GiveDirectly has been of a great impact on our lives, I was able to purchase a dairy cow which I was unable to purchase due to financial constraints. I am so relieved that my children would have sufficient milk soon and I would be able to save up the money that I used on purchasing milk. We are forever grateful for the support that brought so much happiness into our lives."

"The biggest difference in my daily life today is that I am hopeful that I would be able to purchase a parcel of land once I resell the cows. This is because raising money at once was hard with the financial challenges that we have as a result of school fees responsibilities. Secondly, my children are all happy because I bought new cloth for each one of them. I am so grateful for the support that lifted our living standards."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have accomplished my dream of purchasing a dairy cow within a short period. This is a big relief because I would no longer worry about where I would get money of purchasing milk daily. Additionally, I started a goat rearing project and I am hopeful that I would be able to earn an extra income with it soon. I am forever grateful for the support that uplifted my life tremendously."

"Being a tailor by profession, getting a sewing machine was a top priority so I start my own business. A day after receiving the transfer, I withdrew and buy a sewing machine. Therefore, I bought both the sewing machine for KES 15000.00. Thereafter, I agreed with my husband to take KES 10000.00 to add stock to our buying and selling of animals business for the family's upkeep. I also bought a cow for plowing for KES 12000.00. Since it requires two cows to plow, I am waiting for the second transfer to buy the second cow so that I can start using them in digging people's farms for a price thus generating income. Thereafter, I bought two mattresses, one for me and the other one for my children. I did this because the ones we had were worn out. For the few remaining amount, I bought food for my family."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is the purchase of a dairy cow that has since provided my family with enough milk. I used to struggle a lot to meet the cost of a daily liter of milk, but glad that I bow have enough when I cannot move out to secure some casual labor since my newborn is still young to be left at home."

"After spending a lot on daily liters of milk for my family of 10, it was a relief when I received the first transfer and bought a lactating dairy cow at KES 45000. So far, we have constantly enjoyed enough supply of milk and less spending since I am no longer buying from the neighborhood. I also bought enough foodstuff worth KES 8000 that we are currently using and spent the remaining amount on buying new pairs of clothes for my eight children. I am grateful t GiveDirectly for the support and the general transformation I have witnessed in my household."