"I have five children, and we all share a small house. My plan is to build a new house so my children can have their own space, and we, as adults, can have ours. To achieve this, I intend to balance my transfers between paying school fees for my children and purchasing building materials for the house. This way, I can gradually construct a new house for them. Additionally, I aspire to own cows for plowing my farm. To accomplish this, I have been buying chicken, hoping they will multiply. In the future, I plan to trade the chicken for goats, let the goats multiply and increase in value, and eventually trade them for cows. Achieving these goals means a lot to me and will bring me great happiness."

"Receiving this money is a dream come true for me because it allows me to pursue three long-held aspirations: owning a cow, venturing into climate-smart agriculture, and improving my house. My top priority is acquiring a cow, which I can now achieve with the first transfer. Additionally, I've always wanted to implement climate-smart agriculture, but lacked the funds for essential equipment like a generator and pipes. With the second and third transfers, I will purchase a 100-meter roll of pipe and a generator to irrigate my one-acre farm. Achieving these goals gives me hope for a better life ahead."

"For the longest time I have been supplementing crop farming with charcoal burning. Recently, the government restricted production of charcoal and it had a hit on my income at the same time crop farming is not reliable. I plan on using the transfers to diversify into livestock farming. I shall buy ten sheep and a cow which will ensure constant flow of income due to its disposable nature. I am thankful to Give direct,because my life will change for the betterment after the transfers."

"Given the unpredictability of crop farming due to changing weather patterns and flood calamities, I aim to diversify my investments by focusing on livestock, which will provide an alternative income stream for my family. My plan includes purchasing 3 sheep for KES 12,000 and 2 cows for KES 40,000. In response to recent flood-related losses experienced by my household, I intend to invest KES 50,000 in acquiring land elsewhere to mitigate potential future risks. Additionally, I have allocated KES 4,000 for food and another KES 4,000 for clothing in my budgeting."

"I am committed to transforming my farming practices by acquiring cows for plowing. To achieve this goal, I plan to continue investing my transfers in buying goats, which I believe will multiply and increase in value, allowing me to trade them for cows in the future. Additionally, I will use the proceeds to purchase an ox plow, eliminating the need for manual labor. I am confident that my plan will succeed, as I am determined to invest my transfers wisely and work towards a more efficient and productive farming system."

"Through the ongoing cash transfers, my dream is to have livestock like goats and cows, as they will increase in number within a short period and I can easily convert them to cash when the need arises. These animals will serve as a reliable source of income, providing financial security and flexibility. In the future, when my children are in high school, I plan to sell some of the livestock to ensure that all their educational expenses are met without delay. This way, I can focus on their studies and well-being without constantly worrying about money. Additionally, the livestock will help sustain our family's needs by providing milk and other resources. I am confident that with this plan, I will be able to build a stable and prosperous future for my family, ensuring that we are always prepared for any financial challenges."

"I am currently selling fish at home, with my main goal being to invest in goats. Presently, I have five goats, but since goat prices are currently high, I have opted to invest in chicken while waiting for prices to decrease. I am keen on investing in goats because they multiply easily and can be exchanged for cows, which will assist me in preparing my land and, I can easily rent out the cows, providing me with an additional source of income."

"I am a mother of three, with two of my children currently attending school. Since I started my restaurant, I have made it a priority to pay their school fees in advance to avoid any disruptions. Presently, I have seven chickens, and I believe that they will breed and increase in number. Additionally, I own six goats, and my goal is to add one more before the year ends. I see great potential in investing in goats as they can multiply quickly. My ultimate plan is to acquire a dairy cow, utilizing the milk for cooking in my restaurant and also for sale. This expansion into dairy farming will make it easy for me, because I won't struggle buying milk but will also have some to sell and make profits."

"I am a mother of seven children, with five currently in primary school. I spent $18 to pay for their fees, and one of my children was selected for county education, which requires parental contribution. I paid $15 for his remedial fees so that he won't be sent from school and his education being interrupted with. I currently own fourteen goats, three of which I purchased using GiveDirectly's transfers, for which I spent $20. Investing in goats is wise, as they can easily be exchanged for cows. To ensure my family doesn't go hungry for weeks, I spent $24 on purchasing food. Currently, I have one house that needs renovation, and I have been gradually improving it while saving to build a new home. I spent $15 on buying a building stick and $9 on paying the person who helped me renovate the house that I currently have. Thanks to GiveDirectly for coming through for us!"

"I will spend half of the transfers KES 55,000 on buying myself Livestock (Sheep and a cow). This will come in to help me get a source of food and income from future sale of animals and products (Milk). KES 40,000 will be used for buying iron sheets to construct a better house for myself. I will use the remaining KES 15,000 on food, clothing and household items."