"The impact of GiveDirectly on my life has been tremendous. With the funds received, I was able to build a much-needed new house and invest in a 5,000-litre water tank. This has brought about significant improvements, particularly in terms of convenience. We no longer have to endure long walks to fetch water, and our overall living conditions have greatly improved. In my opinion, I believe there's an opportunity for broader community development. For instance, drilling boreholes could be a game-changer for the entire community that GiveDirectly can seize. Access to clean water is a basic necessity, and such a project could significantly enhance the health and productivity of everyone in the community. It's not just about personal benefits; it's about envisioning positive changes for the community as a whole. These improvements have inspired me to think beyond my immediate needs and consider ways in which the entire community can benefit. It's a hopeful sign of positive change, and I'm grateful for the transformative impact that GiveDirectly has had on my life and the potential it holds for the broader community."

"I used to sell sisal to earn a living, but circumstances forced me to stop my business in order to care for my son, who was dealing with mental health issues requiring constant attention and medication. I've since turned to farming and removing tree stumps to sustain our livelihood. Our family used to live from hand to mouth because my husband who sells water in town, struggled to earn enough income to cover our expenses. Thanks to these transfers, I was able to allocate $40 towards our son's much-needed treatment and medication. Additionally, I settled a pending debt of $24 for my two children attending primary school. The remaining amount I saved for any unforeseen needs in the future. The assistance I've received is deeply appreciated as it now enables me to meet the various requirements of our family"

"Receiving the transfers means so much to us. We plan to plant 1 hectare of maize plantation in the irrigation farms near Lake Baringo. This will cost us about $450 of the transfers. This is great because it will ensure that we have enough food and money to last us a year. I also intend to build a house for my aunt who lives with us. Since her house was destroyed by lake water in 2017 she has been living with us. I intend to spend about $500 of the transfers to accomplish this. For the remaining amount, I intend to buy about 4 goats. This will be my investment into the future. I'm delighted to be considered among the beneficiaries of GiveDirectly cash transfers."

"My biggest challenge is a lack of land. This challenge I'm facing came as a result of lake Baringo water that swallowed our lands. This forced us to move out and borrowed land from our neighbours. This however is very stressful since I cannot do any development is a land that does not belong to me."

"The biggest challenge I'm facing currently is the lack of money and strength to do farming. 2 years ago water from lake Baringo moved to my farm which distanilized me and affected my ability to farm. This has been a challenge since I don't have money to be able to do large scale farming which I solely depend on. This makes my life difficult since I have to do casual work to be able to pay school fees for my 3 children."

"Poultry do well here, I have about 5 hens now. We plan to build a good structure for the chicken. The structure will cost about $100. Plan to buy 30 chicks, it will cost about $150. They will keep growing and support our family income. It's easy maintaining them since there's hardly any diseases in our place due to the long sunshine experience. The area is also very dry, making it conducive for poultry farming. Additionally, we also need chicken feeds and food for our family. Will spend $200 on this, that will give us stability for more than 3 months. Plan to invest in maize farming. Since we don't have our own farm we'll hire a 2 acre land for irrigation around Lake Baringo. The water is enough and reliable. The cost of such of a project is high, we plan to set aside $600. That's for pumping water, seeds, labour among other costs. The investment is worthy since it will give us food security and also some extra income from maize sales."

"In the upcoming years, my primary focus will be on agricultural endeavors. With the advantage of owning a two-acre piece of land situated alongside a river, my aim is to enhance its productivity. I intend to invest in a generator, a crucial tool that will facilitate efficient water pumping and irrigation. This strategic move will allow me to cultivate both maize and beans, not just for sustenance but with a keen eye on commercial gains. By ensuring a steady supply of food for my family of five, I aspire to meet our daily nutritional needs. Moreover, the surplus harvest will serve a dual purpose: providing financial support for my children's education while contributing to the local market. This holistic approach not only secures our immediate needs but also paves the way for a brighter future for my family."

"The first transfer will help up reinforce our livestock house. It's made of sticks and tree branches. That is not safe for our livestock. We plan to buy a barbed wire and steel poles to fence it well. It will cost about $200. This will give us peace of mind, knowing our stock cannot escape or attacked by wild animals at night. The second transfer in January will help to pay our children's school fees. Those in primary and secondary level. Three of them are in school. This will give them stability in school, hence won't be send back home during learning days. We need a lot of water for domestic use. That also includes drinking water for our livestock. It's a challenge storing and fetching water now. We have piped water from a nearby borehole and pay $3 per month. It runs twice a week. A 6000 litres water tank will give us water security. It will cost us about $500. One cannot do anything meaningful without water."

"We live in a dry place. The last time we had good rains was 3 years ago. It means we depend on fetching water from the nearest borehole, which is about 10 kilometers away. It's hard fetching enough water for domestic use. This has affected our ability to focus on other things such as farming. We spend a lot of time fetching water. Alternatively we hire a taxi motorcycle to fetch water. It's quite expensive, for one trip of water, that's 80 litres, it costs about $1.50. That's not enough for our household. Water shortage has made our lives difficult."

"Farming is in my heart, I plan to invest well in own farm machines. Will purchase a water pump, a sprayer and enough pipes. It will cost approximately $400. This will help me do farming at a minimum cost and without worrying where to hire. Additionally, I can also expand my land coverage. Leading to more profits. Goats do well here, there's ready pasture. It's also easy rearing them. I need about 10 goats. One goat costs about $50. The rest of the funds will assist me in maintaining my farm and also as an emergency. When farming, you need, seeds, labour and other unforeseen costs."