"I already have a dairy cow and two heifers and it is my wish to purchase an additional dairy cow when I get money. By doing so, I will earn more money through the sale of surplus when they calve. With this, I will be able to concentrate on both crop and dairy farming so that I can get enough money to use in supporting my family. My ultimate goal is to be self-reliant through farming and I believe that I will achieve this with time."

"When I received my transfer, I had a written plan on how to spend the money. Thus I used KES 25,000 in starting a goat rearing project. I opted to buy goats because it's easy to manage, at the same time they are drought resistant compared to the cows. Secondly, I knew that with them I would be able to earn an extra income by selling them once they mature. I then used the rest of the money on buying foodstuffs and clothes. I was unable to initiate the project before due to school fees responsibilities since I depended on farming. I am so grateful for the support that empowered us economically."

"I had already planned on purchasing a dairy cow. This is because o used to buy milk and it was so costly for me. I have always wished to own a cow. My family members would miss milk and this was so demoralizing and stressful. When I received the transfer the priority was to get a dairy cow. I did not have a new goal at that time."

"Upon withdrawing my transfer, I spent KES 30000 to purchase a dairy cow and used KES 10000 to clear a loan that I had taken to clear school fees for my two children who were in their final year of secondary school education. The dairy cow is an investment that will enable me to earn extra income through the sale of surplus when it calves. Using the remaining amount, I bought food and other household necessities after spending KES 1500 to complete the construction of a pit latrine for my family. I have been making ropes and selling them at our neighboring market to earn income. This has enabled me to support my five children in their education and I am glad that two are already done with their education while three are still at different levels of education. I am happy that I have been able to achieve the things that I did within a short time and I give all credit to GiveDirectly."

"My life has improved ever since I received my first transfer because I am a widower and GiveDirectly gave me a helping hand in acquiring a dairy cow for my homestead. I previously had two dairy cows and adding another one is such a blessing to my family. I will be using money from the sale of surplus to cater to our basic needs on time when it reproduces."

"It was one of my main plans to complete the construction of the house that I started using the first transfer. This was done and currently, I own a better kitchen house and I am so grateful. Secondly, I had planned on purchasing a dairy cow. This was because I used to buy milk and it was so costly for me. I am so grateful because I have cut this cost and I get enough milk for my family."

"The training was perfectly done and most of the people who received the transfer spent it well. Some build better houses while others purchase dairy cows and pay school fees for their children. I do not find anything that GiveDirectly did not do well."

"I am a farmer and a mother of eight children. When I received my transfer, I thought of prioritizing school fees for my children so that they can comfortably study without having to worry about anything. Thus I used KES 20,000 in school, this was a challenge before because I depend on farming which is no longer productive due to climatic change. I then used KES 20,000 in purchasing a dairy cow and lastly, I bought foodstuffs and clothes with the remaining amount. GiveDrectky had lifted my living standards thus I am grateful."

"I have a family of six with all four children actively attending various schools. Paying their school fees has been a great challenge, especially for the two who are in secondary school. Initially, I used to pay a weekly sum of KES700 after a hard toil in casual labor over the week. On receiving the first transfer, it was quite a relief when I cleared all the term's fees and got some break to work on other projects. On receiving the second transfer, I spent KES 40000 on obtaining two heifers - each at KES 20000. I already had other two lactating cows that have been providing enough milk for my family, and at times surplus for sale. With the two heifers, I am focusing on an investment that will be raising more income toward school fees for my four children and the family at large. I am still having the remaining amount in my savings account, and at the moment we had been in discussion with my family as we weigh options on whether to bring in a new piece of furniture or invest in buying sheep that will still be beneficial in the future when we sell their offspring."

"Livestock rearing has been very helpful and the most common source of income in my household. I have always invested heavily in it and never regretted it. With the second transfer, I bought two cows at 40000 KES. They are beneficial in terms of milk provision and once they give birth I will have more of them. I have school-going children, and I am hopeful that in the future they will come in handy whenever faced with challenges to raising the fees. 14000 KES I have set aside for household foodstuffs. It has been of great help, especially with the current drought we are facing that has made food to be scarce."