"I built an iron roof house with 25 iron sheets , bought a sack of maize and bought clothes for my family members.."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now sleep under an iron-roofed spacious house. Previously I used to shelter under a small hut which was I a bd state and most falling because of the broken building poles that barely supported the building. Life was tough because some of my family members suffered a lot because of this, especially during the winter season. Finally, all these problems came to an ending when GD came into our lives. I am now sleeping comfortably in a better house without worrying bout the rains."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have been able to build a new iron roofed. I was previously sheltering in grass thatched house with no hopes of upgrading to a better one. Had I not received this money, I would still be sheltering in my old hut. In addition to this, I am also sleeping on a new bed and a mattress after replacing them through the transfer. I would still be using the rags of used clothes and old mats were it not for this transfer from GiveDirectly."

"I was greatly troubled because my house was nearly collapsing and I was not financially stable to renovate it. I was worried because it was the season of heavy rains. The roof was dilapidated and I knew it would leak uncontrollable when it rains. I would have been forced me to seek help from neighbours had I not received the transfer from GiveDirectly. I have been able to renovate the roof after purchasing new iron sheets, timber and nails through this transfer. I am no longer worried now since its in a stable condition, which makes it to be the biggest difference in my daily life."

"My children used to sleep in a leaking grass thatched house. I have built them a bigger house with an iron roof and planning to build my own house. The least of my expectations in life was having an iron roof house at this time since the little money we get from daily hustles is channelled to food and school fees. Thank you GiveDirectly."

"I used to live in 2 grass thatched houses. I demolished on to get space to build one with an iron roof and everyone at home is very excited. I did not know that at any time in my life I would own a iron roof house. We used to sleep on a very old mattress but now we have a good night rest thanks to GiveDirectly transfers."

"I spent part of my transfer on buying a cow. I resolved to buy the cow because in the near future it will help me as it reproduces and increase in number. I will be getting milk to sell thus earning an income. My son had completed his course but his certificate was being held due to fee arrears I had not cleared. Thus I took KES 9000 to clear the fees for my son to be given his certificate. This will enable him to look for employment with his certificates. I also renovated my house which was in a state of collapsing due to the many cracks and its roof dilapidated. I bought some iron sheets and nails and building poles to rebuild the house. I also paid for the labour cost."

"I spent a bigger portion of the first transfer on buying building materials such as iron sheets, building poles and nails to construct a new house. Initially, I was staying in a grass thatched hut. I am happy that very soon I will have my new iron roofed house completed and move in. In addition to this, I also spent part of the transfer on buying a new bed and a mattress to replace the old beddings that I have been using for a long time. At least I now enjoy a comfortable sleep at my old age. The old rags were not good even for my health at my age. I spent the remaining amount to buy foodstuffs and meeting other households needs."

"I spent part of the first transfer on buying goats to keep in my homestead. These are assets to me that I can readily rely on in case of a financial need as they multiply. I am also renovating my old house because its roof is dilapidated and leaking during rains. I bought some building materials which include iron sheets, nails and timber to rebuild the roof. I saved the remaining amount to help me in starting an income generating activity. I am planning to open a shop from which I will be getting some profits."

"I was in the process of building a new permanent house. I did not have enough money to finish the construction of the new house. Through the transfer, I bought the additional building materials which include additional 20 pieces of iron sheets and timber for roofing, and cement and sand for plastering it. I also paid for the labour cost involved in the construction of my new house. Its almost complete now, I am currently finishing the floor. Having a permanent house has been my dream and I am grateful to GiveDirectly for helping me fulfill it. Finishing my house is the biggest difference in my daily life."