"The biggest difference in my life in the last four months preceding the current transfer is owning two sheep and a cow. Among them, there is one sheep that has already given birth and my flock is increasing in number. I always feel happy seeing them grazing within my compound. In the past, this was a mere dream that I could not imagine would be achieved such soon."

"GiveDirectly has earned me a lot of respect among my community members who used to perceive me as a lesser being. I bought two cows and one of them is soon calving. This gives me hope in that I shall no longer budget for milk anymore. I also intend to sell the surplus to the nearby hospital where ready market is available and use the money in paying school fees in the future. I bought a solar light system that has saved me from daily budget on paraffin and my children can study and do their homework without any fear of running out of fuel. The solar light is also clean unlike the tin lamp that I used before which produced a lot of smoke that was harmful to the eyes and respiratory system. I bought a mattress that has made my sleep comfortable and enjoyable. I usually have sweet dreams unlike before when I used to sleep on a hard mat. Thanks to GiveDirectly, I have a reason to smile again."

"My life is very different in terms of social and economic development. I am a provider of my household basic needs as I do my own business of motorcycle transport. I Bought two cows that I paid as dowry to legalize my marriage as dictated by our community culture. I bought chairs where we sit comfortably unlike before when we used to sit on the floor or go begging. I am no longer the gossip of our village that had northing of worth."

"I am a very able young man in that I am able to buy cattle feeds for my dairy cow. I use some of the money I get to buy grass and molasses. The good feeding program ensures that I get the highest quality and quantity of milk from the project. This source of income is very much better than the menial jobs that I had to seek every day. As a result of the constant decent income from selling milk, my family is well fed. there is no single day that we have had to sleep hungry in the last four months."

"My plan is to use the transfers for buying cows that will provide me my with milk."

"I spent 24000 KES of my second transfer on paying school fees for my daughter who is at secondary school pursuing her studies. Besides, I bought 15 pieces of iron-sheet at 9000 KES that would be used in building our new kitchen. Timber at 2000 KES. Moreover, I bought clothes worth 5000 KES for my children. Still, I used 3000 KES on hiring a carpenter who built our kitchen. Finally, I used the remaining amount (10000 KES) on topping up funds that I used in purchasing a cow that we are keeping."

"I spent part of my first transfer on buying building materials. I bought enough Iron sheets and building poles to construct a new house. Getting a new house was the biggest change that this transfer brought into my life for I was previously living in a house that was in a really bad condition. The house was old and it could be blown away easily by a strong wind or by a heavy downpour. This was dangerous to our life, therefore, constructing a new house was my first priority. Apart from that I also bought a cow. Owning a cow has been my long term goal. I have always desired to own some assets which I can rely on during a financial crisis. I believe it will reproduce and fill my cowshed. I will be selling its offsprings when an emergency arises. I will also be getting milk from it hence reducing my expenditure on purchasing milk."

"I spent part of my first transfer to buy a cow. I bought it in order to keep it as an asset. I am expecting that it will reproduce in future and increase in number. The cow will also provide milk for my family. To add on that, my children had school fee arrears in their respective schools and I had to pay for them so as to reduce the balance and to allow them to continue with their studies without any disruptions. Apart from that I also changed my beddings since they were old and it has been long since I bought new ones. Because of this, I bought a new mattress and a new bed, now I sleep comfortably and peacefully. I also purchased building materials to construct a new house. The house I was living in was small and old and was almost collapsing, but since I did not have enough money I could not renovate it. I am now living in my new home with my family. I also bought some household items, clothes and foodstuffs that would last us up to the next season. I thank Give Directly for coming through and improving my life."

"I spent my second transfer on buying two cows and building materials. My son died before paying dowry to his in-law. According to our customs, marriage can only be legitimated after dowry payment. I feared that my grandchildren would be taken away to another man, could I failed to fulfill our customary requirements. I have also built for her a house after paying the bride prize."

"Had I not received the transfer from Givedirectly, I would not have thought of building another house since I do not have a source of income. I am also a proud owner of a cow, sheep and chicken that provides us with milk and other animal products for home use. Now I do not overwork myself as such looking for a daily wage in order to buy and provide all these for my family. I am able to take of my family's needs more comfortably and I am less worried on how to provide for them."