"The biggest difference in my life today is that I am settled and relieved because I no longer worry about where my daughter would get money to take care of her children and me, GiveDirectly came as a blessing in our lives, I am grateful for the support that we got because it changed our living standard from where it was to a higher and a better level."

"I had sold out most of my cows to see my daughter through high school and college education, this was the only way I had in raising her school fees. When I was promised the unconditional transfer I was relieved because I knew that I will be able to sort out the remaining school fees arrears, therefore I used KES 20,000 in paying for the school fees arrears. I then bought a water tank worth KES15,000, Lastly, I bought foodstuffs and other household items with the remaining part of the transfer."

"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 don't have any new goals, I'm sticking to my previous plan that is , to finish my house . House is very important in the rural areas because when you get house in our town you are respected in society ."

"I was abel to buy new bundles of zinc and established new business such as selling cups of rice and others provision."

"I have a new goals which is to improve my house and start a business of my own."

"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."