"I used KES 48000 to buy livestock in form of goats and a dairy cow. I used another KES 1500 to pay school fees for my children and the remaining amount was used to buy clothes and food for my children. I am a single mother of four and I have been relying on small business of selling firewood to make income. The income that I made from the small business would just be enough to feed my family and I would often be left with very little to save and make such huge investments. I am happy that I was finally able to buy a cow and now I will no longer be forced to buy milk which is a very costly affair."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have livestock( dairy cows and goats) that I am keeping in my compound. I have desired to keep it for so many years but I couldn't afford it because I have been encountering financial hardships. I however settled for them because they have numerous benefits which include sufficient milk among others. My wish is once the cows reproduce I will start selling the milk to the nearby dairy shops and generate an income. This money will enable me to cater for my family's daily needs since I am a jobless widow who has been depending on my children for the daily bread. Also with the goats, I will sell one or two and help my sons in paying school fees for their kids. I believe these are the most fruitful assets that I will never regret having. I am so grateful to GiveDirectly for this big support which has transformed us."

"We spent KES 10000 to pay school fees for our daughter who is in form three. We used another KES 20000 to buy a heifer and used the remaining amount to practice farming and to buy clothes for the family. We made a decision to buy a dairy cow because we did not have one and the this will definitely help us in future to meet any emergency needs such as payment of school fees in future. We are blessed with six children and we mainly rely on farming to make ends meet and to meet all our needs in the family."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now own a dairy cow that I acquired using the first cash transfer. I have desired to own it for so many years but I couldn't afford it because they are relatively expensive. I have been experiencing lots of troubles for the last twenty years when I returned to my maternal home after divorcing my spouse. I used to depend on the charcoal business which could not sustain all my needs. Therefore after receiving the cash I had to think of a long-term investment that will help me achieve my goals. Having the cow has therefore a very big impact on my life. In the next two months, I will start selling milk to my friends and neighbours hence generating income. I believe that this business will uplift my living standard since milk is in high demand in my region. I am so grateful to GiveDirectly for this gift in my life."

"Upon withdrawing the money, I first wanted to make a mark on GiveDirectly by buying something that will keep the organization alive and felt at my home forever. Therefore, I bought four goats for KES 16000.00. I chose goats over cows because they are more resistant to drought. Thereafter, I bought a bed, a mattress and some bedsheets for KES 15000.00 because I had non and I used to sleep on the floor. I also paid KES 5000.00 for school fees for my children who were almost to be sent out of school due to school fees. Besides using the remaining amount of money in buying some food, I also paid a debt of KES 8000.00 to a shop where I used to take some items on a bill."

"I desired to invest in livestock because they are safe to look after and can be converted to monetary value if the need arises. Therefore, when I withdrew the money, I bought two cows and two goats for KES 29000.00 and KES 7000.00 respectively. Thereafter, I paid KES 5000.00 for school fees for my secondary school child and KES 200.00 for examination money for my two primary school children."

"The moment I received my transfer, I was busy at the field herding. My grandchildren came to the field running, Upon asking why they were looking all happy. That was when they broke the good news that I had received a sum of KES 55,000 from Segovia technology. I was overwhelmed with joy and happiness because this meant that I would be able to accomplish the goals that I had of owning a dairy cow. We then embarked on planning how we would utilise the money. I am grateful for the support that lifted our living standard amazingly."

"Upon withdrawing the funds, I went to purchase a bed abd two mattresses which accumulated to KES 14,000. My children already had a bed but no mattress since it got worn out meanwhile I had neither and had to use mats on the cold hard ground for almost a year and a half. Prior to receiving thr funds I happened to own two cows but I always wanted to get more so that we could eventually have a herd after they breed and for assistance during farming. That is why I used KES 29,000 and bought two more cows. Furthermore, six of my children had tuition debts and were constantly being sent back home, so I ended up paying KES 7,000 in school fees meanwhile I used the rest of the transfers for meals in my home."

"I am married and blessed with seven children. I work as a casual labourer within the village. Upon the receipt of my initial transfer, I opted to use KES 20,000 in paying for a parcel of land that I had acquired before but I had not settled all the payments. I then used KES 15,000 on paying school fees for my children. Additionally. I used KES 15,000 in buying a dairy cow to add to the two cows that I had before. Lastly, I used the remaining amount on foodstuffs. I was unable to achieve all these before due to the unreliable source of income and school fees responsibilities. I am so happy for the support that lifted my living standards."

"Working at the mine can be hectic and risky at the same time. Though we are forced to work there to make ends meet. I had started developing some health complications due to the dust. Upon the receipt of my initial transfer, I opted to use my initial transfer in building and starting up a business in Ganze town where I spent KES26,000. Secondly, I used KES 18,000 in buying a cow and KES 17,000 in renovating our house. All this would not have been possible without the support from GiveDirectly. My three children are all happy and grateful for the gift that lifted our living status amazingly."