"Before GiveDirectly came into our lives, we used to rear one cow which we were given by our relative so that we can have milk for making tea. We couldn't get enough milk for sale since the production was low and we would use it all. Now we have lactating dairy cow and a heifer which I bought with the transfers and that has brought us joy as we have our own cow and the milk production has gone up. Now we have some milk for sale and that has increased our daily earnings. Now we got enough money for buying food and save some for school fees."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have goats that I have been yearning to own got quite some time. I settled for the goats because they reproduce twice a year which is evident that I will have many of them within a short duration. I am hopeful and happier because I know my dream of owning a dairy cow is now achievable. I trust my life will improve I will be getting plenty of milk. Since my spouse and I depend on temporary jobs, we will now be having an additional income because I plan to sell the milk in the nearby dairy shops. Apart from that, my three children will be healthier because the remaining litres will supplement our daily meals. I am so thankful because I am certain that the milk business will enable me to achieve all my goals and be able to easily pay for my kids. Initially, they used to lack their basic needs which would stress me a lot."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am happy knowing that I would be able to transform my living standards. This is because I managed to purchase a dairy cow, thus I am hopeful that I would be able to transform my living standards with the support that I had received. I am hopeful that I would be able to cut down the cost of buying milk. Receiving the unconditional transfer has been a great blessing to our lives and thus we are forever grateful."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is the dairy cow I bought after receiving the first transfer. This has brought an appreciable difference in my household and I no longer spend a lot addressing the milk expenses. With a family of four, we are currently enjoying enough milk and looking forward to selling the surplus in the future to earn an income."

"I felt so happy the moment I received money from GiveDirectly. I was at home and it was around 5:00 pm that day when I received money from GiveDirectly. I did not share the news with anyone since I was careful not to fall into the hands of fraudsters. I went and withdrew the money the following day and bought a dairy cow with it."

"Receiving money from GiveDirectly had been of a great impact on our lives. I was able to renovate and complete my house that had been left halfway due to financial constraints. Secondly, I successfully purchased a dairy cow and I am hopeful that I would be able to earn an extra income from it. I am grateful for the unconditional transfer that brightened our lives amazingly without asking for any payment in return."

"The biggest difference in my daily life today is that I was able to pay the dowry for my wife. I am relieved and happy because that went down smoothly. Owning two cows is also a blessing that I would forever cherish. It would be a reminder of the unconditional transfer that transformed our lives in years to come. I am forever grateful for the support that lifted our living standards amazingly."

"The biggest difference in my daily life since I started receiving payments from GiveDirectly is that Ii now have time to relax without being worried of how I will make ends meet. Before receiving the money I would always be on the run trying to accumulate enough money to be able to buy cooking flour and milk for my family. I am happy that I was finally able to buy a productive dairy cow and we are now in a position to save up to KES 300 per day which would otherwise have been used to buy milk and other needs."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is the poverty reduction in my household. The money came to save us from the yoke of poverty that we were in. We had no one to run to to help us since we lost our parents and we just had ourselves to take care of each other. I feel so much relieved having bought a dairy cow and goats to keep and this has made my family very happy. With these and the much more that we are going to do with the second transfer, we look forward to making our lives better."

"I am currently very happy person compared to before I received the payments. I could only dream of owning a dairy cow and each day I woke up worried of how I was going to accumulate enough money to pay school fees for my children. I thank God that GiveDirectly came through for us and I have not only been able to pay school fees but also buy a dairy cow for us as a family. These two have made me very happy and stress free. I ft relieved upon receiving and using the payments. I am sure no amount of words can express how much I am happy and grateful to GiveDirectly. May God bless you and expand your territories."