"In the last six months, moving to my new farm gives me a lot of joy and hope for a better life for my family. This is because, here, I have access to a road where I can do business and also its proximity to a water pan. I can do my subsistence farming more easily using simple irrigation, pumping water with a foot pump. This is new dawn emancipated by the cash I am about to receive when I spend it to buy a water pump."

"I spent KES28800 on a heifer because it will grow and multiply as an addition to dairy cow I had. I spent KES2100 on sofa set cushions, KES 3000 on a sack of maize, KES3600 on my kids clothing, and KES 4000 on 10 chicken layers and a cock. I also spent KES12000 on a generator for water irrigation and KES 2000 on household utensils and the rest on savings."

"I used KES 20000 to buy a water tank with a capacity of 3000 litres. I had all along desired to have a water tank and be able to collect rain water. The little amount that I received from subsistence farming could not allow me to accomplish this early enough or as soon as I wanted. I had to live with the discomfort of going to the river everytime to fetch water. Once I rceived money, I made a decision to buy one which I did. I was also able to buy a water pumping machine that helps with the irrigation of my farm during dry seasons. This will see me be food sufficient all year round irrespective of the climatic condition."

"Self Employment has been my dream. people are different and I am the one person who doesn't like orders at work. I had started farming but with this drought, irrigation is the only way through. It has been difficult watering my vegetables hence I have only managed to cultivate a quarter of my farm. With the first transfer of 550000 KES, I can be able to buy a water pump, and a pipe for water spray, and in the long run, I can be able to add up to Two acres and hence have a reliable source of income."

"I had invested in farming but drought made it impossible for this project to prosper because most of the fruits died as a result of too much heat. Since we started to experience a prolonged drought I thought starting livestock keeping especially goats because they are drought resistant would be ideal. The project of rearing livestock has not materialized yet due to a lack of enough capital. Receiving these transfers will enable me to venture into this project without any difficulties and also buy an irrigation pump plus a tank to store water for my crops. Livestock keeping will cost me around 40,000 KES to buy 20 goats, 40,000 KES for irrigation plus buying a storage tank and using the remaining amount to renovate my house and buy food."

"I have three projects in mind two are currently running. One is a small farm where I plant vegetables for sale but because this place is prone to drought I had to do irrigation which is costly sometimes especially during dry seasons. Another one is keeping broiler chicken on a large scale but this is something that I have not ventured into so much due to lack of money. My dream has always been to expand these projects to serve a large number of people to get more income. Finally, I also want to make sure that my family never lacks, I have hopes that my projects will soon boom because of GD money meaning an increment in sales hence a good living style for my family. All these projects will cost around 100,000 KES then save 10,000 KES for food."

"I spent KES16000 on two goats and two sheep because they multiply fast and give birth twice a year and don't require alot of attention.I also spent KES 12000 on latest clothing fashion, KES7000 on food and household items and KES 2000 on building a goat house.The rest was spent on a hosepipe for irrigation of my crops especially during the dry season. Initially, I used to rely on tomatoes, vegetable and dairy farming in order to feed my family."

"I am a widower with a family of two children. My wife passed on last month. She has been sick close to two years and she was complaining about pains in her stomach. Due to lack of money, she did not manage to seek medical attention on time. Later on, she was diagnosed with ulcers and passed on a month after. It was a painful moment for me and my two young children. From the time she passed on, life has been difficult for me because I need to prepare the two children for school then go to the forest to cut firewood for sale. This responsibility has made it impossible for me to go to towns to look for jobs because they have no one to take care of them. The firewood selling business earns me less that KES 1000 a month. This money is not enough to educate my children and meet their basic needs. My ambition has been to start growing green vegetables which I will sell and earn an income. However, due to lack of enough capital, this has never been possible. Upon receiving the cash transfer, I will use KES 50000 to buy two water tanks that will help in irrigation farming."

"In my area, we have a water pan where people lease land to cultivate and irrigate using the water nearby. It has always been my ambition of acquiring that place and start my irrigation farm. Receiving this money means, goal accomplished. Leasing that land amounts to KES 4000 for three months, I will use 12,000 to acquire it for one year. Water must be pumped to your land, the pumping machine goes by KES 20,000. This will help me easily irrigate my crops, I aim to grow spinach, tomatoes, kales, and onions to supply to the two nearby secondary schools and the market day which is on Friday. Revenue from this scheme will help me pay school fees and buy food for my 3 children."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is payment of school fees for my kids and availability adequate food for my family. Initially, I relied on casual labor in order to feed my family and at the same time fetch irrigation water from a far away dam. This was quite tough on me but with GiveDirectly I am grateful because I am relieved of casual labor and my kids have grown healthier and happier."