"Our new goal is to renovate the sleeping house for my boys. It is mud-walled and we would like to change and construct permanent walls. This is because getting good mud for mudding the house has become quite a challenge since it is no longer easily available. We thus usually have to buy it. Mudding the walls and floor is also tedious and my wife is growing old. She is no longer able to do the hard work. We also have a plan to buy a goat so that we can have an alternative source of milk when the cow is dry. This way, we will no longer have to incur the costs of buying milk when the cow is dry."

"I spent KES 5000 to pay school fees for my son to avoid him being sent back home after tithing KES 5000 upon receiving our second transfer. In addition, I spent KES 9000 on the purchase of two goats as live assets that I can rely on in case of an emergency since they can easily be converted to cash and they increase in number over a short period of time. Apart from this, I bought a heifer worth KES 25000, spent KES 3000 on farming, and used the remaining amount on food, clothes, and utensils that we did not have. I depend on dairy and crop farming and I mainly grow tomatoes and vegetables for sale. I am happy that with the transfer, I was able to achieve so many things within a short time that would have taken me a long time to achieve on my own and I am grateful to GiveDirectly for the support."

"Paying school fees for my children has been an uphill task for me since I depend on dairy farming. I have three children at different levels of education while two have not started school. Because of this, I am at times forced to sell some of my livestock whenever my children are sent back home and I do not have any money to use in clearing the fee arrears. Using KES 25000 from my recent transfer, I paid school fees for my son in college so that he would be allowed to sit for his examinations. Also, I spent KES 6000 to purchase a goat as an investment that will help me remember GiveDirectly’s good deeds in our lives, KES 15000 on a cupboard, and two seats since I did not have any. I spent the remaining amount on food and clothes for my family."

"Before utilizing the second transfer, I gad developed a plan that I desire to accomplish it. I would have used the second transfer for the same only that it was already planned for. If I get some money, I desire to add more goats which will serve as an investment. This is because they have ready markets and they are affordable."

"When I received my transfer, I felt so good and extremely happy. I had never had such an excitement before in my life. Despite the fact that the transfer was sent when I was almost going to look after my cattle in the field, I opted to assign someone to look after them. As a result, I was able to go and look for an additional livestock, (a goat and a chicken). Thanks to GiveDirectly for its financial aid."

"I can finally get some relief from the continuous burden of changing my roof, it is grass thatched and I replace it yearly. It gets worse when it rains since it licks. I can not wait to start receiving these transfers and finally solve this problem. It will cost about 60,000 KES to buy and put up the iron sheets for my two houses. Once this is sorted I will invest in some livestock, two goats and two cows will do."

"I am a single parent of five and providing them with basic needs has never been a walk in the park. My casual labour at the quarry site where I am paid 500 KES a day is not enough as the job is not always available. Upon receiving this money transfer from GiveDirectly I plan to start livestock rearing business at home because I believe they can do well in our region. This investment will go a long way in providing an alternative source of income for the family. I will spend 20000 KES on buying 6 goats. I wish also to spend 15000 KES on building a pit latrine because I have none at the moment. It has been so embarrassing and shameful among the family members because we are forced to go to the bushes or use the neighbors' toilets. The rest of the money will be spent on buying food and paying school fees for my four children who are in primary school."

"I was very happy last month when my goat delivered twin kids! I bought it around five months ago just to satisfy my need to have some wealth to my name, at least domestic animals can always make cheap investment that appreciate for sure. I couldn't believe that it's hardly six months since but I can count three goats already. This is what I consider good start."

"I have a tiny house that serves as a kitchen, sitting room and bedroom. With the money for GiveDirectly, I will be able to extend one more room which will serve as a bedroom. I will also build a small shed for the three goats that I am planning to buy. The structures together with the three goats will cost me 30,000 KES. Goat rearing is a better source of income for me because of my old age. This is because grazing is less physical activity."

"Receiving this money means education for my family. I have a family of eight members. Two of my children are expected to join form one on May 2022. Everyone requires KES 45000. My husband and I are jobless and it is hard for us to get the school fees required. I will use KES 90000 to pay school fees for my children so that they can proceed with their learning. I will also use KES 20000 to buy five goats as an investment. This will help me get school fees in future."