"My life is different than how it would have been if I never received the transfers in that I have bought a Water tank. I used to walk for a long distance to get clean water for drinking and also for domestic use. This was so tiresome and time consuming. Due to my old age I was struggling to ensure that I get the clean water available. Currently I have a big water tank and I am in a position to store clean water when there is rain. I no longer walk for that long distance like before. I have save much time to do other chores at home. I am so happy because I no longer drink dirty water or being exposed to water related diseases. My dairy cows also gets enough water. I am so happy because GiveDirectly has enabled us live a better life than before."

"The biggest difference is that we now manage to watch news and other entertainment inside our house and drink cold water from our fridge."

"Receiving this money means enough water supply for my family and for business too. I'm planning to use 600 dollars to buy a water storage tank both for domestic consumption and for sale. I'll use the balance to start a chicken rearing business. I'm planning to start with 50 chicken. I have been in love with the chicken business due to the ready market within the locality. The profits from selling water and chicken will serve my family well. I'll use the money to open small businesses for my two boys so that they can be independent too."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have access to clean water at my doorstep. Due to this, I no longer have to walk for long distance looking for water for domestic use. Having water at my convenience has not only enabled me to save the time I would otherwise use in going to the river but also maintain my house clean and saved me from the shame of being seen with women at the river fetching water."

"It was around 7 o'clock I had just wake up and I was preparing to go to the nearby dam to fetch water. I received message notification from phone and after checking I realized it was my transfer. I felt very happy for receiving my transfer."

"I had just arrived from the nearby water pan when I heard my phone ringing. After checking I realized that it was the transfer I had been waiting for. I was extremely happy after realizing GiveDirectly had sent me the transfer they had promised."

"When I received my transfer, I spent KES 20000 to buy some building materials and to pay the full cost of labor for the construction of a decent kitchen for my family. I decided on this since the roof of the one we had was always leaking during the rainy season and ants had also started invading on the pillars. Also, I spent around KES 4000 to purchase some seat cushions since most of our seats did not have them and it was always very uncomfortable to sit on. From the remaining amount, I spent KES 16000 on a water tank. This will help my family harvest rain water that can be used during dry season. On the remaining amount, I bought food for family."

"I was on my way from the nearby water pan where I had gone to fetch water for my family when I heard my phone message notification. Being illiterate, I couldn't understand the message, I called for my son whom confirmed that it the transfer that I had eagerly waiting. I was overwhelmed with joy since I had never received such a huge amount in my life."

"I was relaxing outside my house after fetching water from a nearby water pan. I picked my phone from charge, after switching it on I realized that I had received my transfer. I felt very happy after receiving my transfer knowing that the trouble of poor house will finally get a permanent solution."

"My life is different than how it would have been had I not received the transfer because I have been able to buy a water tank with a capacity if 23000 litres. I will be using this tank to harvest rain water for domestic use. This will enable us to save the time we would otherwise use in going to the river to fetch water."