"It was at around 5 pm when I was busy milking my cow, that was when I heard my phone ringing, upon checking what the message was all about, I saw a Mpesa notification message showing that I had received money from GiveDirectly, words cannot express how happy I was, I was overwhelmed with joy, this is because I knew that I would be able to accomplish the goals that I had, I am grateful for the support that changed my life to a better one."

"I spent part of my second transfer on buying two dairy cows and two goats at a total of KES 35500. I am now happier and hopeful because currently the goats have reproduced and I will have many of them within a short period. Also in the few days to come my children will enjoy the white tea which I believe will boost their health. Initially, I used to buy milk from my friends which was relatively expensive. I later cleared school fees of KES 3000 for my four children who are still in primary schools. With the remaining amount of money, I bought foodstuffs for my children and other household items like furniture."

"I been living in a house that is covered with thatches for about fourteen years, During raining season my family and I suffered from leakages. This condition make our house so cold and wet. So, when I received my second transfer I purchased four bundles of roofing sheets, Planks and nails."

"Providing food and basic needs for my family of eight has been an uphill task for me. I have no stable source income making me struggle a lot to put food on the table."

"Givedirectly has done by giving us money to change our lives. These transfers have empowered us financially. As a result, people that couldn't afford building houses are in the position to do so and infrastructure development is going on in our community."

"Givedirectly has done extremely well. The unconditional money transfer to my community has changed our lives dramatically. It has empowered us to develop our towns and villages. This transfer has also enable some of us to send our children to school."

"My first and second transfer was used to buy 4 bundles of Zinc, plant, nails with part of the money and the balance money was put into my business. I haven't developed a new goal. I added all of my recent transfer to my existing business.My life is now better than before."

"The biggest challenge for me is inadequate and unstable income for my family. This is a threat to my business of buying and selling maize grain. As a result of this, I end up using capital or stock to feed my family."

"If I get this money I plan on building my house because I don't have a place to sleep, and I will also pay my children tuition because it is very difficult sending them to school and lastly I will get back into business."

"My biggest challenge is finding someone to help us because we are orphan and don't have anyone to look up to. Going to school and helping my sister are my biggest challenge right now."