"I rear chicken in my compound, last month it was a festive season and I got a customer who came and bought my chicken. This brought joy to my life, I got money to buy baking flour and rice to cook for my family during the Christmas and New Year weeks. I did not have any plans for the festive season but this came right on time to save my day."

"I spent part of my first transfer on buying building materials such as twenty pieces of iron sheets at KES 20000, building poles, nails, and timber at KES 10000, and the labor charge of KES 5000. I was planning to construct a new house since the previous one had some old roofing sheets. It was hectic and stressful whenever it rained since water could seep through and we would be forced to stand still till the rains stop. In addition, I bought three chickens at KES 1500 and two goats at KES 6000 and I am so glad that I now have living assets that I can rely on any time. Finally, with the remaining amount of money, I bought decent clothes for the Christmas celebrations and sufficient food for my family."

"Since I was living in a small congested house, the priority was to construct a spacious house to accommodate my family. I set aside KES 30000.00 to build a new house, though I knew the money wasn’t enough but I wanted to do several things at the same time while targeting the second transfer to complete the house. I also bought a bed and a mattress for KES 10000.00. This is because I was sleeping on a small traditional bed dressed with sisal sacks. Since I had desired to have some livestock, despite the weather being unfavorable for animals, I took the risk of buying 2 goats for KES 7000.00, ducks and chicken. I also bought a water tank for KES 3800.00 for storing water and some 10 plastic jericans for fetching some water and they cost KES 1000.00. Being a drought season, I kept the remaining amount for family upkeep."

"I spent a better part of the money on a friesian heifer because it will give birth and grow fast. I also bought a chicken incubator with an intention of laying more chicks within a short time and this will be an additional source of income."

"This transfer came in at the lowest point in my life. I was unemployed and providing for my family was a challenge. More often, I would work as a tuk-tuk driver so I may put food on the table for my family. The money not only improved my life but also improved the relationship I have with my family. I used it to add a room in my house, where I bought some wood and cement bags which amounted to ksh1500. Using ksh400, I bought 2chicken, and the remaining amount I spent on food. To add to my list of gratitude to give directly for the funds is the fact that my family was able to celebrate the new year, unlike before, where we only took it as an ordinary day due to financial constraints."

"I do not have any new goals that I never had before receiving the transfers. I have been able to accomplish all the plans that I had successfully after receiving the first and the last transfer. I have been able to purchase a water tank and started poultry keeping business that I did not have. My life is currently different in that I no longer have to travel for long distances in search of water and I can afford the rising cost of living with the help of poultry that I have. I have 10 egg laying chicken with over 20 chicks and I cannot be grateful enough to GiveDirectly."

"My main goal was to expand my business. I couldn't achieve this because of limited finances. Nonetheless, GiveDirectly's transfer that I have received has changed my life for good. I bought two bags of slippers for $32,000LD. The remaining portion of my transfer was also used to purchase 2 cartons of chicken for sale. I am so pleased to have benefited from GiveDirectly's financial assistance that has completely changed my livelihood."

"I have always dreamed of establishing a new business. So, as soon as I received my money from GiveDirectly, I bought bag of onion for $2,500LD. I also used portion of my transfer to purchase 3 cartons of chicken for 17, 700LD. The balance money was used to buy 12 gallons of oil for $10,000LD, 2 cartons of vita for 10,000LD and the remaining money was spent o transportation."

"I had spent my last transfers on buying a matress, some clothes and pots and also 3 chickens."

"I used my money to buy 7 bags of Maize for food. I bought 1 bag of fertilizer, 1 goat and 4 chickens to keep in my home, 3 tins of groundnut seeds, a water dish, plates, a solar panel, a radio and clothes"