"Expansion of my farming by buying two dairy cows and 4 sheep is only possible if I get the transfers. When I moved to this farm one year ago, I decided to keep livestock because milk production is a key economic activity here. I sell only one litre per day, giving me about KES 50 per day, which assists me in meeting the household's daily needs but I wish to take it to about KES 150 per day. This will be sufficient. To do this, I will spend about KES 80,000 on buying livestock and the rest of the money on paddocking my farm."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am currently living a happy life after purchasing a variety of household utensils. Previously, I had to suffer so much whenever I was cooking food for the family because I did not have enough cooking pots. In addition, I was able to purchase a local dairy cow which will ensure I have enough milk supply for the family as well as being able to sell the offsprings to cater for any financial emergency in the future."

"I am a mother of three and have been a casual laborer to feed my family. Daily, I get KES 100 which caters to household needs. When GiveDirectly transfers came, I spent KES 30,000 on the construction of a 24 Iron roofed house. This is because we only had one tiny house which served as a kitchen and bedroom for the past two years. This was too tiny to accommodate visitors. Secondly, I spent KES 10,000 on a heifer. This is because I had only one dairy cow which is now on its dry spell. Once this reproduces it will be an additional milk source. Hence additional income for the payment of school fees. Thirdly, I spent KES 7,000 on the latest clothing fashion and beddings. This time around we bought the latest clothing fashion unlike before when we used to put second-hand clothes. Lastly, I spent KES 3,000 on a bag of maize which will sustain us longer compared to before when we could only afford a few kilos of maize meal. Additionally, I spent KES 1,000 on the settlement of a milk bill."

"I am currently struggling to buy milk for my children which is so expensive. I spent half of my daily earnings to buy milk for my two children. I can not avoid this expense now that milk is a nutritious meal for children. To cut this cost, I will plan KES 40,000 to buy a dairy cow. This will not only provide milk for domestic use but will also increase family income through the sale of surplus milk. I have also been dreaming of buying a piece of land but money has been challenging for me. I see a perfect opportunity with this money. I will set aside KES 50,000 to buy a 0.1-acre piece of land and build my family a house. To avoid perennial food shortages in my household, I will consider buying maize and foodstuff for my family. It will bring me happiness now that my family will live healthily."

"Upon withdrawing the second transfer, the plan was to buy a cow which I did. I bought the cow for KES 20000.00. The aim of buying the cow was for milk purposes both for sale and family use. I also paid KES 15000.00 school fees for my two secondary school children. Initially, my children were ever sent back home for fees but since I got the transfer they have been retained in school and they are doing well. Thereafter, I used the remaining amount in sustaining my family since it was a drought season. It is with deep regret that the cow died a month later of starvation. The drought that hit our area did not spare my cow."

"With this money, we plan to purchase one dairy cow since we do not have any at the moment. I purchase milk from the market costing us up to KES 2,000 a month which is very costly. We are small scale farmers depending on crops like maize, beans and were potatoes to feed our family. We do not have a stable source of income so meeting basic needs like food is really a challenge to us. This cow will help us by producing milk for our own use hence reducing our daily expenditure. If any surplus, we can sell to earn money to meet other needs. This will cost us KES 40,000. For the amount we will use in farming like buying inputs that might improve our output."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am currently owning a dairy cow which will be of great help in terms of selling milk to support our basic needs as well as paying the school fees for my kids. In addition, I am hopeful that I will be able to stay in a decent durable shelter something that will give me peace of mind. I will not be required to always renovate it which was very costly and time-consuming."

"With the long to-do list that I had made after we had our barraza, the day to implement was finally here. First, I had to spend KES 5,000 to clear school fees arrears for my son in secondary school. I couldn't pay before because I am a tailor and when Covid kicked in my business went down. I also spent KES 20,000 in paying a land I had bought but had not finished payment. I am happy that I am now rightful the owner of the land. With KES 5,000 I also used to buy clothes for my family members. I spent KES 5,000 on buying general foodstuff for my family which will sustain us for a couple of months. I also saved KES 25,000 as I wait for my second transfer so that I can add towards the purchase of a dairy cow which will be an addition to my livestock. This means more milk supply for consumption in the future."

"I separated from my wife sometime last year in June. I normally work as a tractor driver and I was away when I heard that she had left with our 2 children. I had to come home to take care of the home since no one could attend to the livestock and my properties. Since I am alone, whenever I got out sometimes my livestock stray into other people's farms and this has caused me alot of trouble with the neighbour since we have on many occasions pick quarrels about the issue.I was fined KES 3000 after my cows ate the maize crops of my immediate neighbour. I do not have the peace of mind because of the situation. I have always desired to fence my land to deter this from happening but it has not been possible because of lack of funds. With this help forthcoming my troubles will be a thing of the past and we will coexist peacefully with my neighbours since I intend to use KES 17000 to do fencing a round my farm. I will use the rest of the money to finish up the remaining works in my house."

"Receiving this money means a stable source of income. We are subsistent farmers, the earnings from maize farming are unreliable hence forcing us to supplement it with casual jobs. I am happy as the transfers from Give directly will enable us to purchase two dairy cows for KES 60,000. In a year it will produce about 10 liters of milk which can earn me KES 500 per day. I will comfortably cater to my family of seven basic needs and also pay for my daughter's school fees at that time."