"My happiness in the past 6 months came majorly in April after I managed to harvest over 20 bags of maize from an irrigation farm I leased. This delighted me so much since before this, I used to get between 5 to 8 sacks of maize."

"A lack of employment and a constant source of money has been my biggest challenge now and even in the past. This has forced us to depend on farming which is sometimes unpredictable because of droughts and lack of water for irrigation. This has led us to do casual work to cater to our needs which is very challenging. This has made life very difficult for us since we sometimes don't have money to purchase basic needs such as food."

"Since we've had challenges with farm irrigation, receiving these transfers will assist us greatly. We plan to purchase 2, 100 meter pipes which we shall use to fetch water from the nearby river Molo. This will cost us about $450 of the transfers. We also intend to fence our compound with barbed wire since we've had challenges with dogs and other wild animals killing our livestock. This will cost us about $150 for the transfers. Finally, we intend to use the remaining amount for farming. We plan to plant either green grams or maize when the season comes. We expect to use about $400 of the transfers on this. With all these plans we believe that our lives will improve greatly and we thank God for GiveDirectly and their consideration to come to our village."

"My happiness over the past 6 months came in August. We managed to sell maize from our irrigation farm which gave us about $400. This has enabled us to cater to some of our family needs and has brought a lot of joy and delight to me."

"Our biggest challenge as a family is inability to access water for irrigation via the available canals. There are irrigation channels within the village but don't reach our land. This means we depend on water pumping using a generator and must have pipes. The generator is adequate but the pipes are few and also borrow from neighbors. This is risk to our crops since sometimes everyone maybe using theirs. This had led to farm losses and less productivity."

"Business do well around here, the shops are few and residents are many. It's an opportunity will look to tap in. A good shop need enough stock. We'll spend $600 to build a small structure outside our home. This amount will be enough for the stock also. The profits will help sustain our family for a longer period when we manage it well. Due to the favourable farming environment around here. We plan to spend about $500 to grow water melons under irrigation, on our quarter an acre piece of land. It's very profitable and marketable. If we're lucky we can make upto $800. This is when the market prices are good. We hope to make good money and improve our family fortunes."

"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."

"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."

"I am a farmer, we depend on irrigation here in the village. Rain is so little. It's labour intensive and accessing farming tools and machines is a challenge. It's also expensive hiring them. A good example is a water pump, one needs to hire it. We pay upfront about $20 for a season of planting. This amount is just for the lease and fuel is also on you. The cost of fuel is high, hence making it hard sustaining a large farm. These are some of the challenges I face as a farmer."