"I spent most of my second transfer on purchasing construction materials which I used to construct a new house to replace the one I had that had been seriously damaged by rainwater which weakened most of the walls."

"I spent my second transfer on constructing a 4 roomed house to replace the single roomed one that I had before. Secondly, I paid school fee for my son in form one whose school fee has always been a challenge on me. Finally, I sorted a few things in the house, such as utensils, water containers, food and many more."

"I spent my second transfer iron sheets, nails, fascia board and timber which I have used to build my house, I bought steel door which I have fixed on my house. I spent some amount to pay laborers who built my house and fetched water which was used to build my house. The remaining amount, I spent to buy other building materials for building my house."

"I spent 43400 KES of my second transfer on buying a water tank for storing water and used the rest of the money on buying food for the family."

"When I received my second transfer, I felt some relief on repairing my house which could be frequently damaged by rain water. I opted to give plastering a first priority in order not to suffer from the problem anymore. Secondly, I purchased a gas cooker which had always been my desire following the kind of hardship I underwent looking for firewood for cooking."

"I spent my second transfer on plastering my house which I had constructed with my own savings which could only cater for all other construction materials except plastering materials. Secondly, I purchased a cupboard that I intended to use in keeping my kitchenware such as utensils and many more. Lastly, I purchased a second-hand bicycle to help me in fetching water from the river which was several miles away."

"When I received my second transfer, I first of all purchased a brand new bicycle to aid my movements in the village and specifically for use in transporting water from the river. I suffered a lot for lack of a bicycle as I had to rely on the neighbors' who mocked me whenever I checked in the compounds to borrow their bicycles. Secondly, I purchased 2 goats to kick me off in livestock farming, which I had longed for in my entire life. Lastly, I purchased a solar panel for lighting and charging mobile phones at home. At least my children have found a better lighting system for their studies as opposed to the kerosene tin lamp that they used before."

"I spent my second transfer on purchasing building materials and constructed a 3 roomed house since the house I had was so pathetic. Of all the shortages I had, a house was the major one that needed a quick action. I was rained on a lot and my kids suffered a lot from cold related infections due to the large cracks that were all over the walls. Other than the cold and penetration of rain waters, the cracks on the walls hosted wild animals such as snakes which frequently threatened our lives."

"I spent my second transfer on building a spacious 3 -roomed house(45,000 KES) as well as paying a deposit for installation of running water in the home (10,000 KES). I added money from my savings."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have a very spacious and stable house where I can easily keep my belongings. I also have a bicycle which my grandchild uses to fetch water for the house hence I don't strain carrying water on my head with my old age. Thanks to GiveDirectly."