"It was around 8 am, I was in my house relaxing after traveling a long distance looking for water for my household. I heard 2 consecutive messages on my phone. I called my spouse to check my phone since I am unable to read. After checking he informed me that I had received my transfer. I felt very for receiving the transfer that would fulfill our dream of owning land."

"I spent KES 30,000 to purchase a 1.5-acre piece of land this is because the place where we had been farming was a quarter an acre that very small. The produce from this small piece of land was very minimal that could feed my family of 4 in only a month. I had wished to purchase a farm to enlarged my farming but I lacked the capital to fulfill it. In addition, I purchase 22 iron sheets at KES 880 each, building polls this was for the construction of a spacious house for my family since the one I had was very small. I also bought a small water tank with a capacity of 200litres which will assist me in storing enough water for the family. In addition, I purchase 4 plastic chairs before we use to sit on the floor."

"I have desired to own proper beddings for my family, this is because I was using a traditional bed and a small mattress which was not comfortable. I spent 18,100 to purchase a 2 modern beds and 2 mattresses one for myself and the other for the child. In addition, I used KES 5080 to purchase decent furnitures for our family, I bought 6 plastic chairs and a table. Previously, I was using tree logs as chairs, this was very shameful whenever I received guests. I also bought 3 goats for KES 10,100 to boost my livestock rearing a reliable source of income for the family. I also used KES 5000 to pay part of the dowry debt that I had been owed my in-laws. I save the remaining amount for our daily upkeep like food and water."

"I spent to purchase building materials including 22 iron sheets, nails, building poles, treads, and paid KES 15,000 labour charges. This was for the construction of a decent shelter for my family since the one I had earlier was very small, one-roomed that was not enough to accommodate all our family members and our commodity. With the remaining amount, I am planning to use it to purchase water to complete the construction by putting up the mad on the walls. I also used part of the remaining amount to acquire sufficient food for the family."

"In our village, rainfall is scarce. Wells and water pan dry very fast. Like in my place of birth, I have wished to invest in water conservation. I plan to buy water tanks with the transfers. I will be safe if I get two 5000 liters water tanks. I will use the water to irrigate my farms, and as well sell to other people for a living."

"All my 51 years have been lonely ones. I have never married. Always found solace in my late mother's company but when she passed on one year ago, I just cannot figure out how to take care of myself both emotionally and physically. I am not disabled but my legs seem to be having pain that does not go. Right now, I have no water in the house but I can't fetch. If I had a wife, I'm assuming that she would have taken care of that and even the house chores."

"Lack of finance, I only get casual jobs from time to time, fetching water for people and tilling their land. The income I earn is about Ksh.100 - 200. It is not enough to cater to our different needs. I have seven children, they need food, education, and clothing. We tend to go for days without food and as a mother it hurts to watch my children sleep without eating."

"The biggest hardship I have ever faced in my life is lack of money. This is because I depend on charcoal production as a source of income.The business is Labour intensive and the return is KES 2400.The money is not enough for all domestic needs such as food and water that I must buy since it scarce. The drought has caused a lot of stress and anxiety, one must have money to get water. Due to this I have been struggling to save money so as to uplift my life. Sometimes I feel so sad that I think it is like the world is against me ."

"Before receiving the transfer, I would at times borrow clean water for drinking and cooking from one of my neighbors who has a water tank. This is because water from the river is sometimes so dirty that one cannot use them to cook due to fear of contracting some water-borne diseases. With the transfer from GiveDirectly, I was able to buy a water tank with a storage capacity of 3000 liters and I am happy that I will no longer be borrowing water anymore. With this, we do not have to worry about contracting some diseases and we can only pray to God to bestow us with good health and I am happy about this."

"It was around 9 am when I was in my house sweeping after coming back from fetching water for the household. I was with the helper when received the message on my phone. He confirmed that it was the transfer from GiveDirectly. I felt very happy for receiving such a good amount of money which would solve most of my problems."