"For over two years, I have desired to start an alternative source of livelihood to upkeep my family since the charcoal vending that I had depended on was unsustainable. After receiving the transfer, I spent KES 27,500 to start cattle rearing by purchasing 2 cows. I intend to sell the offspring when they reproduce whenever I encounter any financial emergency. Additionally, I used KES 11,700 to purchase proper modern bedding for myself. I was using old rugs that always left me with a lot of body pain that lowered my productivity at work. Lastly, I had desired to complete the construction of our new structure which I started but not finalized due to lack of enough money. I spent the remaining amount to purchase building materials and paid labour charges. Nowadays, I am happy and grateful after accomplishing most of my desires with the help of the transfer."

"The biggest difference in my daily life today is that I have been able to purchase a dairy cow within a short period. This is a big relief because I am hopeful that I would be having sufficient milk for my consumption. Additionally, I have a comfortable bed and a mattress thus sleeping like a baby. I am forever grateful for the support that uplifted my life amazingly."

"On the very day I withdrew the money, I bought 10 pieces of iron sheets for KES 12000.00. The aim is to construct a new house because the one I have is very small and congested. So the 10 iron sheets marked the start of a construction journey. I also bought a bed and a mattress for KES 12800.00 because I was sleeping on a mat which was exhaustive. Thereafter, I bought a cow for KES 23000.00 for milk provision both for sale and family use. For the remaining amount, I bought a sack of maize for food and other food stuff for the family."

"I am the sole provider for my five-person family (wife, two children, and mother). Working as a construction worker, the money I earn, around KES 2000 per week, is only enough to cover basic needs, such as food and school fees. As a result, it becomes difficult to allocate the income to other projects, such as purchasing livestock. That is why I planned to save KES 2,000 from the transfer through a self-help group. The goal is to raise KES 8,000 in four months to buy three goats. When these animals multiply in future, I intend to trade them for cows to help with agricultural tasks like plowing. Also, I will put these cattle out for hire during land preparation and generate money for my household needs. I spent the rest of the money to replenish food stuffs for my family to last for a week."

"My way of earning a livelihood is by keeping livestock, goats, sheep, and cow. In addition, I trade on livestock to supplement my household's income. Although I had first planned to spend my transfers on buying additional goats, I received it at the time when my baby, 1-month-old was very sick. I, therefore, spent the whole of my recent transfer on meeting the baby's medical costs. I am so glad that he is currently doing pretty well. He has fully recovered and that gives me joy. I am so grateful to GiveDirectly."

"Even before I got enrolled intonthe program by the organization, I always wanted to invest more into growing my farm by purchasing farm animals. I most yearned to own livestock but unfortunately they were quite costly. Therefore when I got introduced to the organization I took it as my chance to begin purchasing farm animals. So far I had bought three goats because cows are expensive and time round I bought another goat which cost me KES 2,500. I plan to allow the goats to breed so that finally I when I eventually decide to sell, I will have enough money to get a cow. Afterwards I used the balance of KES 500 I was left with and bought two packets of maize flour so that I could have a meal."

"I can vividly recall that the moment I received my transfer, I was at home feeding my cows. I had left my phone in the house and I wanted to check what time it was since I had some errands to attend to later. That is when I went back to the house, Upon checking my phone, I realised that I had received money from GiveDirectly. I was overwhelmed with happiness because I knew that I would be able to purchase a parcel of land with it. I then broke the news to my wife who was equally happy and excited. I am forever indebted to GiveDirectly for the opportunity that made me thrive in life."

"My life is different because I was able to achieve my dream. This would mean that I would no longer worry about purchasing milk for our daily use. Additionally, I would be able to save up money. This is a dream come true, what I earn is barely enough to cater for our basic needs thus purchasing a cow soon was impossible, I am so grateful for the support that lifted my living standard amazingly."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that through the transfers, I was able to acquire livestock( a dairy cow and goats). This has always been my wish to own it but I wouldn't afford it because of the high cost of living. I choose to purchase them because the goats reproduce very fast which is evident that I will have many of them within a short period. Once they multiply, I will no longer strain to meet my daily basics like before. I have been depending on the charcoal business which was not profitable at all. Being a widow of three it has been that easy. Therefore shortly, I plan to sell some of the goats and sort out all my family's needs. Also with the cow, once it starts producing milk, I will start selling and pay school fees for my grandchildren. Through this investment, I do believe that my life will never be the same again."

"The dependency on my spouse has pushed me to save a bigger portion of my transfers so that I can start up something for myself. I have therefore saved KES 5000 of the last three transfers in a monthly rotational and savings group so that I can raise money to purchase cows for rearing. They are not only a good source of milk but once they give birth we shall additional cows which we can comfortably sell in the future in case of an urgent need for cash. I also spent KES 1000 to clear the school fees arrears my son owed the school, and bought 20 Kilograms of corn flour at KES 2500 for family use. I still have KES 500 for daily household use."