"The transfers really helped me a lot. The transfers came when I needed them the most. I vividly remember when the transfer came in, I was in bed very sick. I had been suffering from malaria. It was not easy for the family unto myself too. This is because by that time I did not have any source of income. The outbreak of the pandemic simply made life to be more tougher. Drought made it even worse since we did not know what it feels like to have water in the family or food. Thank to GiveDirectly I was able to go to the hospital to seek medical attention. I spent KES 600 to buy medicine and the remaining amount KES 600 I was able to buy food for the family."

"Having my firstborn child joining college to do clinical medicine and surgery gave as a reason to smile. The struggle and hardwork employed broke all odds. He has been going to school without food and he spent most of the time at home due to fee balances. Luckily, he succeeded and he is now in a medical school."

"I was in my house resting after taking my morning dose of medicine, I was sick and unable to walk due to my swollen legs. I still remember It was around 9 o'clock when my phone started ringing an indication that I have received a new message. My helper was not around, so I decided to call my son to check my phone since I am illiterate. Joy filled my heart and I had a feeling of relief after he revealed to me that I had received my transfer as promised during the enrollment stages. I was very sure that my dream of owning a better shelter was about to be attained."

"I was able to buy enough foodstuff for my self. I bought Iron sheets to improved my leaking roof, because the house I'm living in right now has leakage all over. I also bought mattress to sleep on. The rest of the money I was able to buy some medicine for my health."

"The biggest difference in my daily life now is I'm able to paid my children school fees, I never had money for my son hospital bulls, but now I was able to paid for all his bills and buy enough of medicine for him. Now I have a small business for myself in my village. I'm so thankful to GiveDirectly."

"The money i received from Givedirectly, i used portion of it to buy zinc to change my house roof. I also bough some seeds to plant for my farm. I also used some to buy food and medicine for my sick sister. Am to receive my second transfer so i can invest in raising animals. All thanks and appreciation to Givedirectly for putting me on my feet. I'll buy mattress and other materials for my house project."

"To buy medicine for my husband and paid my children school fees"

"Good harvest of maize in last season is what has brought me happiness. I live in a semi-arid area and it hardly rains but for the past six months we have had consistent rainfall. I harvested two bags of maize in December from one acre piece of land that I had cultivated. This has reduced the expenditure we use on food helping us use the money we get to buy medicine for my sickly daughter."

"It always the joy of every parent to see their children and grandchildren health and well. This has not been my case as a result of lack adequate finance to seek medical care for my grandchild who has frequent attacks of convulsion. Therefore, I consider lack of finances to obtain proper medicine for my grandchild as the biggest challenge that I am currently facing."

"Being unwholesome is my greatest challenge. This has made me not able to provide for myself. I have now resorted to relying on my child for support( medicine and food)."