"I spent part of my second transfer on clearing my college fees KES 4000. A few months ago I enrolled in a beauty and therapy course in town. The money came in good time became it has enabled me to study without any hindrances. Also, I cleared the school fee of KES 5000 for my son who is in primary school. Their exams were fast approaching and I had the fear that he would miss them as usual. In addition, I bought decent clothing and decent shoes for my son. The current ones were not in good condition. To add to that I bought a television and foodstuffs for my family."

"I received this money while I was at home, and it was very timely because I had visitors so I was very happy that I can make them comfortable for the two days I had them over."

"I operate a small business of buying and selling grains mainly maize and beans in the village. Being a single mother, the responsibilities of paying college fees for my son had overwhelmed me. Due to this, I had not been able to build a house for him and had to sleep with his nephews during the holidays when he is at home. Upon receiving my second transfer, I spent KES 30000 to complete the payment of the land that I had bought using my first transfer. Also, I spent KES 20000 to build a house for my son and spent the remaining amount on food."

"GiveDirectly has put a smile on my face and that of other people in the village. Personally, I had started developing ulcers because my children were constantly out of school and nothing makes me happy like knowing that they are fairing well in school. This would not have been achieved had GiveDirectly restricted us on how to spend the financial aid. To me, this is what they did best since one's dream can only be realized if he is given the opportunity to plan what he has been given."

"In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well by sending cash directly to our mobile phones. The training that was conducted before enrollment helped us to spend the cash transfer wisely by starting up businesses and building modern houses since it was unconditional. I do not see anything that it did not do well."

"I depend on subsistence farming to support my family of four and to pay school fees for my two children who are in college. I thank God for leading GiveDirectly into our village at the time when I needed help the most. With my second transfer, I was able to spend KES 20000 to pay school fees for my son who was joining college. Also, I spent KES 15000 on the purchase of a solar panel, wet battery and paid labor for fixing it for lighting purposes in my homestead. I settled on this since I did not want to continue worrying about the prices of paraffin that keeps on increasing every day. I Spent the remaining amount on food, utensils, clothes, and a big water pot that we are using to store clean water for drinking and domestic use."

"The money i received from Givedirectly was used gas to saw planks for my doors. I also used some to pay my children school fees and bought food for the house from the balance."

"Givedirectly is doing a very good job. They have impacted so many lives including mine. My living condition is changing gradually through the help of Givedirectly program. Am grateful to Givedirectly for the opportunity given to me and pray that God will bless this organization."

"I have dreamed of giving my own bike. I been riding my father's bike for the past three years. Through Givedirectly transfer i was able to buy my own bike. Am grateful for the immense help from Givedirectly."

"I spent the larger part of the recent transfer to start livestock rearing by purchasing 18 goats for KES 45,000. I have not been able to start the livestock rearing since I lacked the capital. This is a venture that is performing well and very profitable in our area. This is an investment that will help me whenever I face any financial crisis. I am planning to sell some animals to solve any financial emergency. I also spent the remaining amount on acquiring food for the family because we were experiencing food shortages in our area."