"I used my second transfer to start a business. I am currently selling fish and able to support my family. I also bought school uniforms for my children. I also used the money to buy beddings such as matress and blankets. I also bought 4 bags of maize for food processing."

"I spent KES 45,000 to purchase a dairy cow. This is because I used to buy milk daily and it was so costly for me. I do not have a continuous source of income. I depend on small casual jobs in the village. The amount of money that I got through this was so small and it was only for basic household needs. Currently, I no longer buy milk and the money that I could have used to buy milk I spent on other basic needs of the family. For the rest of the money, I purchase food, poles and fencing wire. I was able to fence my compound to look decent. I am so happy because GiveDirectly has improved our living standards."

"The funds enabled me to start a business for my wife where she will now be earning some income and keeping herself busy. More to that, we have sufficient food supplication for the whole family."

"I spend KES 51,000 to purchase tiles, ceiling boards, and wires for wiring the house. This was one of my main concerns because I topped up the first transfer with my savings and build a new house. The house was not yet complete when I received the second transfer. We lived in a small house that could not host all the family well. Currently I have completed the construction and my house looks so decent. We are so comfortable and whenever we have visitors we can host them well without any stress. I am so grateful because this could not have been possible without the support from GiveDirectly. The rest of the money I topped up with my savings and paid school fees for my son who is in secondary school. He is studying well in school without being disturbed, we hope to see a better performance this year. We are so happy because GiveDirectly had changed our living standards."

"I spend KES 35,000 to pay for the debt that I had. I used all the first transfers to purchase a dairy cow for KES 90,000. I had the pending balance of KES 35,000 to be cleared. I am so happy because I was able to pay this using the second transfer. I am a dairy farmer and I had booked one of the best breeds from my neighbor. I had always wanted to own that breed for higher milk production. I will be able to get enough milk for my family and also for sales to earn an income. I spent KES 10,000 on paying school fees for my children in the academy. They are currently studying well without being sent home like before. I expect to get better performance this year. The rest of the money I used to buy food and other household items. I am so grateful for the support because GiveDiretly has changed our living standards."

"After successfully meeting the most pressing household needs with the first transfer, we felt it was ideal to have a long-term investment with the aim of having a reliable income for our household. We, therefore, spent the whole of the second transfer on a charcoal buying and selling business. The money catered for 10 bags of charcoal which was the stock and a weighing machine. So far, I can not complain because we have seen a great improvement when it comes to meeting our household needs. Previously, my husband was the sole breadwinner, but he used to strain financially. He is now relieved since we share the household expenses."

"I am more than satisfied with the support that I did receive from Givedirect,. The reason is since I got to know myself and I got married, this is the first time for me to see organization coming in the town to help people free"

"My goal is to purchase one motorcycle for business purposes that will brings my hands up in the business world"

"I want to say a big thank you to Givedirectly family for the support that I have received from them since they entered our town four months ago"