"I spent part of my first transfer on buying a few building materials. I managed to buy twenty-four pieces of iron sheets, nails, and building poles. The materials were meant for renovating my house since it was in poor condition. The roof had started leaking and the walls had cracked as well. In addition to that, I also bought 5 goats worth KES 15000. I felt it was wise investing in them because they are profitable. I also paid the school for my granddaughter who is in secondary school. I later bought a mattress and a bed because previously used to sleep on a mat."

"I used my first transfer to renovate my iron roofed house, to buy bed, mattress, bed sheets, and clothes."

"I used part of my transfer to build a new house and used the remaining amount to buy two dairy cows. The house that I was staying in was too small and with a leaking roof. This was so uncomfortable and not so safe for my young family's health and security. I also decided to buy the dairy cows so as to be able to get enough milk for the family and be able to sell the surplus to meet other basic family needs. It is so fulfilling for a parent like me to be able to live up to my responsibilities of providing the basic needs of the family to my loved ones. The cows that I bought shall go a long way in making sure that my family eats a balanced diet all year round. We are so grateful to GiveDirectly for their support."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I have started constructing an iron roofed house for my self that is currently at the window level. This transfer enabled me to purchase the required materials for construction and paying labour. Secondly, I have owned an ox that is going to ease my agriculture. Prior to receiving this transfer, I didn't have enough money to implement my construction plan."

"I am over 70 years old. Having such advanced age requires care especially food and good housing. My roof has been leaking for a long time and I risk contracting asthma which is caused by cold. Therefore receiving this money means a new and proper housing. I am planning to spend my first transfer in building a new house and warmer beddings. "

"My biggest wish is to educate my daughter who is in her first year of secondary education. With the rising cases of teenage pregnancies in our area, I feel that it is important to keep my girl in school so that she does not succumb to such things. Secondly, I will improve my house by doing repairs to the walls and roof thus ensuring I live in decency. Lastly, I plan to invest in livestock as financial security for future needs such as food and education. "

"Receiving this money means I will be able to build an iron roofed house. The one that I have is grass thatched and it is hard to maintain. Grass has become scarce and at my age, I don't have energy to look for it."

"Receiving this money means I will be able to build an iron roofed house and buy a cow that will reproduce and also provide milk for my family. By so doing, I believe I will be in position to provide for my family in a much more better way."

"Receiving this money means I will be able to build an iron roofed house. The one that I have is not enough to accommodate me and my children. I believe this will provide better space for my private life. "

"I have lost a lot of money maintaining the grass thatch house since its easily destroyed by rats. This has made me unable to save money for providing other neccessities in my family. Therefore receiving this money means that I will be able to build iron-roofed house and thus cutting costs involved in maintaining grass thatched roof."