"I spent my first transfer on sinking a pit latrine at 2,500 KES, a solar lamp at 2,000 KES, utensils and three water containers at 3,500 KES, I then added some money to the rest of the cash and cultivated land at 2,600 KES. "

"I was out fetching water to a nearby lake and I saw the message from GiveDirectly confirming that I had received the transfer.I felt very happy and hopeful that my living standards will improve positively since I will be able to accomplish most of my plans which I could not do earlier due to financial instabilities."

"I spent my third transfer to buy a bicycle because I used to get hard time to move to the hospital and also fetching water. I also renovated my house because I was living on a dusty floor which I now cemented."

"I spent my first transfer on purchasing water pipes to use in watering my vegetable farms. I am a large scale vegetable farmer who depends entirely on my farming for survival. I faced a lot of challenges in the activity, the greatest one being lack of proper watering methods. For this reason, I have been experiencing low yields. Having enough water pipes this time round would mean enough supply of water from the nearby streams which will in turn lead to high quality and quantity produce."

"I spent most of my transfer to buy a bicycle which is our main mode of transport especially when going to fetch water from the lake which is a very long distance from our home. I bought hybrid seeds at 1,500 KES for planting, bought twenty tins of maize for my family's consumption and also bought food for my family."

"I had just woken up from my tattered clothes spread on the floor as usual, the rain had dropped in the previous night allowing in water to flow all over the floor where we slept. In amidst of confusion, running up and down to find a solution for draining out these waters, my spouse who by then was busy on phone reaching out to the relatives for any financial support to help us acquire proper bedding, rushed in and happily informed me that our first transfer was sent. We both celebrated and heartfully thanked GiveDirectly for the timely support."

"I spent my first transfer on purchasing a water tank to store larger amounts of water during rainny seasons, bought enough food for the family consumption and used most of the amount on paying fee arreas for my son who is in high school."

"The biggest difference in my life is that I live in a comfortable house that is not leaking anymore and the children do not have to worry about cold dripping water on their beds anymore."

"I spent my first transfer on purchasing school uniforms and shoes for my children since they had old ones, paid their school fees and used most of the amount on purchasing a bicycle to help in fetching water in far off places and even to avoid paying fare to my business place."

"Receiving this money will help us build a house because currently I stay at my mother in Law's house.I will also buy water pipes for irrigation in our farm. This will improve our living standards."