"The biggest difference in my daily life since I started receiving the transfers is building a kitchen which I couldn't afford before. In terms of food, I used to struggle to get food but with GiveDirectly I have bought food in bulk which has reduced household expenditure.Through the transfers also, my dream of owning a motorcycle will soon come true because I have saved part of the transfer towards buying it.I normally rely on casual motorcycle work in order to feed my family."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is availability of adequate food and milk for my. Before, I used to rely on my husband for food and used to eat two meals a day.But with GiveDirectly we eat three meals a day and my kids have grown healthier and happier . Nowadays, I also sell four litres of milk therefore increased income for my family."

"It was around 11pm while preparing to sleep when I heard an SMS notification on my phone. On checking, I confirmed to have to received KES55000 from GiveDirectly.I was very excited and withdrew the money on the next day."

"The biggest difference in my daily life since I started receiving the transfers is purchase of a wall unit and modern furniture.This has made my home very cosy and beautiful.Through the transfers, I have adequate food and clothing as a result I have grown healthier and happier."

"It was around 9pm while already asleep when I heard an SMS notification on my phone. On checking, I confirmed to have received KES55000 from GiveDirectly. I was very excited and slept happily knowing my dreams of completing unfinished projects had come true."

"I spent KES28000 on upgrading the floor of my house from a cemented floor to a tiled floor. This is because the cemented floor had cracks making it hard to clean. I also spent KES16000 on settlement of my kids accommodation and school fees. I used KES5000 on increasing my carpentry timber stock and KES6000 on clothing and food."

"The transfer came at the time I needed it most. After a hard day of struggling to make ends meet, we went to the place where we normally go to search for network. There was a message confirming that I have received money from GiveDirectly around 5pm that evening. I felt so happy because I have never received such amount of money before in my entire life. I knew that I will be able to put the money in good use."

"My father passed on immediately after I completed my secondary school studies in 2018. Life took a twist because my mother is all we depend on whereas she has no meaningful employment. I have 4 siblings who are still in school. I have fees arrears amounting to 20,000 KES that I have to clear so that I can get my certificate. I am employed as a motorcycle taxi driver and for the little I get, I support my mother and my siblings leaving me with nothing to save. My wish is to save inorder to further my studies."

"Lack of employment both on my side and that of my husband has made me struggle a lot financially. My husband is a casual employed in a wholesale shop while I am jobless. I completed secondary school and enrolled for a course in typing which I have not been able to complete due to lack of school fees. I have applied several jobs related to the course but I have not been successful. I have not been able to build my own house due to lack of money and this is giving me sleepless nights."

"My first transfer will go into paying school fees for my children. This is 1,200 KES. I have 4 children in school and I have been struggling a lot to pay for them school fees. As we speak, my daughter who is in secondary school is at home because of fees arrears amounting to 4,000 KES. My future plans are investing in goat farming and building a house."