"I've paid 40% payment to purchased one female cow for my existing livestock business."

"I did purchased one cow to start a new business, and the remaining money was used to procure three bags of 25kg rice for consumption."

"Upon receipt of my transfer, I spent KES 35,000 on obtaining a chaff cutter. I had been cutting nappier grass and other feeds for my dairy cows manually and hence it was cumbersome and time-consuming. Currently, I use the machine which has made it fast and reliable. With KES 8,000, I bought a young heifer which is an addition to my livestock and can provide us with milk in the future. I also bought three seats with cushions for KES 10,000 since I didn't have one. This has made my house very neat and I do not shy away from welcoming visitors to my house unlike before. With the remaining amount, I bought clothes for my children. I appreciate all the changes that I have seen in my house so far and I am looking forward to the second transfer so that I can do more."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is the huge investment in a dairy cow. This has given me a renewed hope of getting adequate milk and diverting the expenses I used to purchase milk on other household bills. I am grateful for the support that has brought transformation to my household."

"Being a livestock farmer, I usually graze my cow in the nearby field on a daily basis. I received the MPESA text message while in the field and was so happy. I withdrew the funds the same day and put to good use by buying food."

"For many years, we had been living in a small, temporary structure that leaks during the rainy season. In most cases, we were forced to relocate to our grandmother's house whenever it rains. We had wished to own a decent shelter like everyone in the society but we lacked the financial muscles to obtain the required building materials. After receiving the transfer, I spent KES 25,000 to construct a decent two-roomed house for our family of 6 members. I also spent KES 7000 to clear the fee arrears for me and my 4 siblings. We were always sent home for fees something that had affected our morale and performance at school. I also used KES 5000 to purchase decent school uniforms and casual clothes. Previously, we had few clothes to wear something very embarrassing. With the remaining amount, I bought one dairy cow that I intend to start vending milk around our village once it reproduced. Lastly, I bought enough foodstuff for the family."

"At the time I got money I felt so good. Immediately, almost all my stress related to lack of money went and I experienced some unexplained peace of mind. Although at that moment I was looking after my cows in the field, I was lacking concentration and at long last decided to come back home. While at home, I just requested one of my sons to look after the cattle so that I could go to withdraw part of the transfer that could help us obtain food."

"The biggest difference in my daily life since I started receiving the transfers is the purchase of a dairy cow. This now acts as an alternative milk source because my previous cow is now on its dry spell."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have a decent house that can accommodate all my family members. I got married forty years ago and I have never enjoyed my marriage life due to the condition of our house. My children were always forced to sleep at their friend's houses which was so stressful. They never had privacy and even ample space to study at night. In addition, whenever it could rain I used to shelter at my cowife house or squeeze at one corner of my house till the rains stops. To make the matter worse I am jobless and sick, therefore my cowife has been the breadwinner of our family. This indicates that it would take ages for me to construct a decent house. I am grateful for coming into my life at the time I needed help the most. As a family, we are happy for this precious gift( house) which has restored our dignity."

"My main objective has been educating my two children who are still in primary school.The biggest difference in my daily life is that ever since I started receiving transfers from GiveDirectly,I will be able to use the funds to educate my children and am planning to help my wife improve our roof before the rainy season.I am also planning to buy a cow which can be used for ploughing in future and am sure it will be quite an investment for a farmer like me."