"I spent most of the transfer which was KES 40000 on building a bigger and better house because the one we were living in previously was so small and had no space enough for my growing family. Therefore, when I got the money I made it priority to get a bigger and better house with more space where we would all live comfortably without congestion and fighting for space with some of the household items. I also spent KES 3500 on buying a goat because I believe that is something that will come help me in the future because it will reproduce and increase in number, which I'll be able to sell one or two and address the challenges I will be facing. This makes me so happy and proud."

"I spent most of the transfer which was KES 15000 on making a down payment for a motorcycle that my husband would be operating as a taxi which would be our regular source of income to help us meet our family's immediate needs. In addition to it being our source of income, it is a readily available and reliable source of transport to our family in case of any medical emergency situation which means that we won't have to worry about where we will get the transport to the closest hospital. This will also come in handy even to our neighbors, therefore this makes me so happy and proud. I also spent KES 10000 on making a partial payment for the purchase of the piece of land where we are currently residing because I have always desired to live independently and not to be worried about one waking up to a notice of eviction. Therefore, my aim is to complete the purchase of this land, own it and live comfortably with my family."

"I am so grateful because before I started receiving money from GiveDirectly I didn't have enough money to run my livestock buying and selling business, I could be called by a prospective seller but since I didn't have the money then that opportunity would pass me. However, since I started receiving money from GiveDirectly, I can now respond to such calls promptly and very confidently because I was able to keep aside enough money for that."

"I was selling cookboad before but I felled and my hand got broken so I stopped selling and the little money I had I spend all on my sickness so for now I do not have money to sell so if I am qualify for this program and I received any money from Givedirectly I am going to start my business again and support my children in."

"I was cooking at the moment so I sent my son to walk to where the network is and check my phone because everyone in the town was shouting and jubilating. He came back running to tell me my own was here on the phone. It gave me so much happiness amidst mixed emotions. I couldn't hold back the shouting and dancing."

"After fetching water for the house, I heard my phone ring and when I went to check, it was my cash transfer from GiveDirectly. I was extremely happy when I confirmed it with my neighbour."

"I was overwhelmed with joy when my son told me that my money has arrived. I couldn't hold back the jubilation and singing when I came from the pump and confirmed the news, a sum I've never had for myself ever before."

"I am currently suffering in this remote village, I went to school but since my father died, I haven't had any opportunity to go to school. Getting this money, I will build myself a new house and send my newphews school."

"When I withdraw my money, I'm planning to spend my transfer on buying Cement and Zinc to start my new building project. I will paid my children school fees, and the rest of the money I will buy enough foodstuff for my family and the workers."

"When I received my transfer I was able to buy 2 bundle of iron sheets that cost 20,300LD. and I also bought 20begs of Cement that cost 18,500 LD. The rest of the money I was able to paid the workmanship and buy enough foodstuff for my family and the workers."