"I decided to allocate a substantial sum of the transfer towards enhancing my livestock farming initiative. I invested $250 in acquiring a dairy cow. The acquisition of this cow holds the potential to yield a dual benefit: it will serve as a domestic milk source and contribute to our income through commercial milk sales. I am optimistic that I will be able to fulfill my family's financial demands through the revenue from this investment. In addition, I directed $140 towards the procurement of two Dorper sheep. These animals are renowned for their rapid maturation and ability to produce high-quality carcasses, which are in demand in the Kenyan market. I wanted to take advantage of these qualities by investing in this area so that we might perhaps improve our financial chances through their sales. Moreover, I used $60 to cover my daughter's college tuition fees. This action aims to address a recurring challenge where she is often sent home or unable to take exams due to fee deficits. I am happy now knowing that she can concentrate on her studies."

"Currently our house is in a bad state and the rainy season puts it at risk of collapsing. We are in the process of buying bricks and cement to construct a new steadier house. I intend to increase the number of goats. My goal is to later trade some of these goats for male cows. With this, I would rent them out for ploughing and generate an extra income. Ploughing an acre here costs $24, and I would focus on ploughing a total of two acres of land in a day. Lastly, my eldest child is in school and I have allocated a portion of my earnings towards saving for his education, and in addition to this ensure that all our other basic needs are met."

"The transfer will come at an appropriate time. I need a lot of household items for food, such as sugar, cooking oil, beans, and other items. Plan to use about $100. It means we won't worry about food for almost 3 months. To enable me to plant mangoes and secure them well. I need proper fencing. I will use approximately $500 to do that. Buying seedlings and planting them is not that difficult. I will buy 10 mango seedlings, each seedling costs $2.50. I will start with that and expand my mangoes to over 100 trees. I have enough land. Due to water shortage and distance covered to fetch it. I need to buy a water tank. A 3000-litre one is enough. Will collect rainwater for domestic use. It will ease our water burden. The tank costs about $200. I also need a cow. It will provide me with milk for home use. Feeding them is easy because of the readily available grass. It can cost about $200. This means with good milk production, I can sell some for extra income."

"I used the second transfer to acquire a dairy cow valued at $400, supplementing the existing cow that I had already bought with the previous transfer. I am delighted with the substantial milk supply we now enjoy, which has replaced the need to purchase expensive milk for my family of five. This not only brings us adequate milk but also surplus for selling, generating income to sustain our needs. Additionally, I allocated the remaining money, amounting to $130, to purchase new clothing for three children and essential utensils that were lacking. Alongside my role as a businesswoman, I manage a grocery business and operate a mobile salon, providing hairdressing services to clients. The generous support has led to significant improvements within my household, all achieved since the receipt of the initial transfer."

"Before acquiring a cow from my neighbor, whom I had been obtaining milk from to support my family, I was spending a significant amount on purchasing a daily liter of milk. I am appreciative that, despite my financial limitations, he kindly allowed me to take one from his herd, under the agreement that I would return it once I acquired my own. The enrollment into GiveDirectly's transfer program proved beneficial for my family, and I was determined to invest heavily in livestock. Following the purchase of a heifer with the initial transfer, along with other achieved objectives, I dedicated $120 of the second transfer to acquiring another heifer and $110 for the purchase of three sheep. The latter endeavor is intended to complement the cow's milk production in the future, as I anticipate selling the sheep's offspring. Additionally, I spent $100 on food provisions for my family of five. Given that my daughter is presently enrolled in secondary school, timely payment of her fees has been challenging, prompting me to save the remaining $200 for the upcoming term. Relying solely on my husband's modest business ventures has its drawbacks, particularly during seasons when livestock sales are sluggish, leading to income uncertainties."

"I hope to buy cows and have some savings which can help me sustain my family in future"

"Sometime last month our two cows calved and it has significantly relieved us the pain of having to purchase milk.This happened at the time that we were harvesting maize and there was plenty of maize stalks for livestock to feed on and so their milk productivity have been boosted.Our children are enjoying the milk now when the school are closed. They feel that this is the best holiday for them."

"Life took a challenging turn following the loss of my job in 2016. In response, I focused my efforts on tending to my livestock, yet the persistence of drought resulted in the unfortunate loss of most animals, leaving me with just three cows. The milk yield from these cows was meager due to the scarcity of nourishing pastures. At a crucial juncture, Give Directly intervened by providing monthly cash stipends, which I allocated toward initiating a poultry venture. My current endeavor involves the nurturing of twenty hens. Once these hens mature, their market value ranges from $5 to $15, dependent on size and weight. This development has brought me contentment as it offers a newfound source of income that supports both my livelihood and my family's needs. In the recent allocation of my July transfers, $10 was dedicated to constructing a spacious, well-designed enclosure for the hens. This effort aims to bolster their production rates, subsequently amplifying the profits generated. The remaining $24 was directed towards purchasing food for my family after our provisions ran low. The steady assistance from these transfers is a source of profound satisfaction for me."

"Waiting for my cows to produce so that I can sale and construct a good house in a safe place"

"Receiving this money means everything for us, it is the only hope at the moment. It has come at the right time when our daughter is at the verge of joining college. We are so excited that for the first time we won't struggle to pay school fees for our children. The universe finally has conspired for us and we are so humbled and abundantly blessed. We intend to use $400 to pay school fees for our children and use the rest of the money to purchase a cow since we had sold all we had."