"I spent my transfer to complete the construction of my shelter which I had started with my first transfer. This is because the one I had earlier on was leaking which makes my life miserable. I spent KES 39000 to purchase 40 pieces of iron sheets, timber, nails and paid KES 9,000 labour charge. Additionally, I used KES 8,500 to support my children's educational needs by clearing all the fee arrears. with the remaining amount, I bought enough food for my family."

"The biggest difference in my daily life after receiving the first transfer is the sufficient provision of milk from the dairy cow that I bought. I am glad that I am no longer buying milk as I used to do thus able to save a lot of money that I can as well use in meeting other household bills."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is the complete turn of events in the household after receiving the first transfer. Previously I was fully dependent on the casual labor that would strain me a lot only to earn me a little income at the end of the day. I am glad that I can now work on personal projects both within the household and even on the farm without expecting any directions from anyone. I am grateful to GiveDirectly for giving me a chance to see the value of what I had and can now earn from it."

"Since I started receiving cash transfer from Givedirectly, I decided to send my children to school, and start business."

"It was around midnight and I had just retired to bed. I heard. my phone ring to signify that I had received a message. That was so unusual of me and my phone. I took my phone and I immediately checked the contents of the message. I felt so happy to have received a sum of KES 55000 as earlier promised by GiveDirectly."

"Me and my wife were overwhelmed when our money arrived. It made me feel extremely empowered. As the farmer that I am, where could I have gotten that sun of money from? I was extremely happy when I counted the money piece by piece and realized that the amount was intact."

"I have never received such amount before in my life from anyone for any reason. Having such amount itself is a big difference. When I complete my house, it will be the biggest achievement for me, leaving the mud hut and moving into a decent home."