"Lately, I have been feeling very low. My family has so many unmet needs. My children do not have decent clothes, I do not have a job since Covid took a toll on us. We struggle to get food and on more than one occasion have gone to bed hungry. I hope things will look up soon."

"With old age, I can only support my granddaughter using the money I get from Inua Jamii Cash transfer, a programme that supports the elderly and vulnerable. I have since accumulated fee areas amounting to 5000 KES. Getting a certificate means clearing all the fee balance in school. This is a hindrance to getting her certificates now that she is in her last year in primary school."

"I used to be in small businesses of charcoal and firewood but I had to stop. My daughter gave birth. I am the one who takes care of her child as she works as a house help in Likoni. She makes KES4,000 and this is not enough to cater to our needs. I hope to get back into business soon to improve this situation."

"I live in a house that is not hospitable. The roof was blown off by strong winds. Every time it rains, I have to seek refuge in my neighbor's house, together with my wife and children. I feel humiliated to pass the night on the floor but I have no other option. I will talk to my two wives. I think if we can all agree to put our transfers together, we can build a big house that will accommodate all nine of us comfortably. This project would cost approximately KES 80,000. In a year, we should be able to build and move in if all goes well."

"As you can see, our house is on the verge of falling apart. My nights are restless because I keep thinking about what would happen if it just fell with my family fast asleep. The sad truth is, I am not financially capable of putting up another house right now. I am grateful for Give Directly. I will divide the money as it comes to buy iron sheets and food. I am also grateful that my husband will also be a beneficiary so the money we get will enable us to do some rear works faster."

"With age, comes wisdom and a bunch of health issues. Currently, my eyesight is quite bad. It gets blurry to a point I have difficulty walking around because I am afraid of falling. My ears are very itchy. I am not sure whether it's an allergic reaction or a more serious problem. My children have promised to send me some money soon so that I can get medical attention at Mchekenzi Dispensary."

"When the time to sleep nears, my heart beats a little faster. Not because I am excited, but because it means I'll pass it on the floor, on a mat then wake up with terrible body aches, and I sneeze a lot from all the dust I inhale all night. I look forward to sleeping comfortably soon. I cannot wait for the experience."

"Give directly is doing everything well because they are fare or very transparent."

"I bought zinc to build a house for myself and register My kids in school with the balance transfer."

"My oldest daught is not attending school, and our farm hasn't product much this year to provide for the family. Therefore, upon receipt of GiveDirectly's cash transfer, I plan to enroll my daughter in school, buy fertilizer for my farm, as well as establish a little business for my wife."