"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."

"When I received my second transfer, I had plans of extending my house which was initially 2 roomed and very tiny to host all my family members. Secondly, I renovated the roof of my kitchen which was previously grass thatched that subjected me to frequent repairs. Finally, I purchased a wheel barrow that I saw to be very helpful in transportation of water and other goods such as farm produce."

"I spent my second transfer to buy building materials like iron sheets, timber and nails which I have used to build a house, I spent some amount to pay laborers who built, fetched water and renovated my house with mud. I bought food for my laborers, bought 20 tins of millet and 5 tins of maize for consumption and the remaining amount, I spent to buy food for my family."

"I spent my second transfer buying building materials such 10 pieces of iron sheets to expand my kitchen into a two roomed one for my daughter and son to sleep in hence my son will longer have to walk in the middle of the night to look for my neighbors places to sleep in due to lack of space.I bought a donkey which assist's me in water collecting thus I no longer have to make several trips to collect water in the nearby river which is our source of water and two goats .I stocked my small retail shop business to maintain it,a mattress , water containers and a suitcase.I also paid school fees for my child who s in high school."

"I spent my second transfer to buy sand, cement which I have used to renovate my house, steel door and windows to add beauty to my house. I paid laborers who built my house, renovated my house and also those who fetched water for renovation and the remaining amount, I spent to buy food for my laborers."