"The moment I received my transfer, I knew that I would be able to improve my living standards, the house I was living in was not in a good condition, thus I used KES 20,000 in improving my house, I then used KES 15,000 in buying bedding and seats, finally, I used the remaining amount of money in buying foodstuffs."

"The moment I received my transfer, I was in the fields looking after my animals, on returning home my daughter informed me that I had received a Mpesa notification from GiveDirectly, I was so happy and excited, I knew that with the transfer I would be able to accomplish the plans that we had, I was so relieved because I knew that the money was unconditional thus I will not be required to repay it."

"Considering our condition and the current struggle, I was able to purchase bundle of zinc and use the balance on my children tuition. This is why I am always happy for what Givedirectly did for my family."

"I am currently saving my money to establish a big business in the town. The idea of establishing a business is base on the associated hardship."

"I purchased new bundles of zinc and planks to roof my newly constructed house ."

"GD did well by giving me directly cash transfer and not passing through anybody's (Governments, Representative, Chiefs etc.)for feature embarrassment. Looking at things I had not seeing any things that GD not do well"

"Givedirectly is doing everything well in my opinion."

"I live with my 3 orphaned grandchildren. In my old age, I cannot fend for them as I used to before. This means that we have to rely on other people to provide for us which is not the case always. Sometimes we sleep hungry because of lack of food. I am always worried each day because I am not sure if we will get something to eat. Lack of finances is therefore my biggest challenge."

"I have a child who's in form three high school. We have been struggling a lot to pay his school fees of about 5000 KES per academic term. This is because I have a total of seven children; two in high school, one is still waiting to join a college, and the rest are in primary school. Our family doesn't have a good source of income. My husband who is the sole breadwinner is just a casual employee of a particular construction company. He is a driver earning a weekly wage of 3000 KES. At this rate, he can't afford school fees comfortably. When I get this money, I will pay school fees for my children in high school and also take the eldest to college."