"I spent KES 6,000 my transfer to purchase 4 more goats so that I boost my goats rearing an alternative source of income for my family. This is because most of my livestock had died due to a chronic disease, I had wished to improve my livestock farming but I lacked the financial muscle. In addition, I bought a bed and mattress for KES 10,000. Previously, I was using a small threads bed which requires frequent Maintaining which was costly and is uncomfortable to use. Furthermore, I used KES 20,000 to support my kid's education by clearing their fee arrears. It had been a long time since I paid his secondary school fees hence he had accumulated a huge balance. With the remaining amount, I acquired enough food for the family."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have a business ( selling fish) that I can rely on at any time. For so many years, I have always dreamed and wanted to start a business but I did not have enough capital to start with. I have been jobless for the past five years ad we have been depending on my spouse who solely relies on the off jobs with low wages. It has been tough all along because both my two children were in secondary schools. Raising the fees and meeting their basic needs was one of the main challenges. Therefore had to think of a permanent solution that would bring all the problems to the end. I am glad the business is doing well with good returns. In a day making an average profit of KES 100. I have now been able to cater to my family's daily needs more comfortably without having to strain like before. Also, I do believe through the business I will be able to achieve a lot and start some other projects like starting a retail shop which has been my dream."

"It was around midday and I had just taken my cattle for grazing at a nearby forest. I had seen people happy and rushing to the nearby mpesa shops earlier that morning. I did not bother to check my phone but when I checked and confirmed that I had received money from GiveDirectly, I felt so happy. Straight away I called my husband and shared the good news with him and he was equally happy. I could not get over the fact that I was finally going to be able to fence my compound and bring to an end the conflicts that always arose due to livestock invading neighbours compounds and causing disturbance!."

"The biggest difference in my life is that, I was not able to build a new house with zinc. I'm about to build a new house for my children. I can now eat good food because we are getting money from GiveDirectly programs now. I'm So happy that I'm now going to have a new house with zinc. Life has now getting to improve day by day. All of my children are now in schools with their friends. I'm even thinking about starting a new business to help me. I know very well that GiveDirectly will not continue be here forever. I will manage this money so that after this programs, i will not find it very difficult in getting food."

"I bought zinc and food for the house from the money that i received from GiveDirectly programs. I paid my children schools fees with some of the money. I even use some of the money on my treatment at the hospital. I paid for fews bundles of zinc and ask people to help me bring it in the village. I was depending on farming to support my children. I'm going to start a small business that will help me. We are all happy in this home because of what GiveDirectly has done for us. I really use to worry about my family conditions,because there a no husband to help me with the children. We can now eat good food because we are getting money from GiveDirectly programs."

"The moment i received my first transfer i was like wow. I was on my way to the hospital for treatment because I'm not too well. I soon i got to network area i received the massage. I'm single mother i don't have husband to help me and my children. I really finding it very difficult in getting food for my children. I'm only living on farming to survive as poor woman who don't have husband. I'm thinking about starting a new business that will help me. I will also buy fews bundles of zinc to improve the roof of this house. I also paid some guys to help me cut some stick from the bush."

"It was exactly 11 AM when I was at my daily hustle when I saw the message notifications from my mobile. Since I was not expecting to hear from anyone, I decided to proceed with what I was handling. A few minutes later, another message popped in, I was quite curious and decided to check who it was. On reading out the contents, I realized that it was an Mpesa message from GiveDirectly. I had finally received my first KES 55000 that I had anxiously been waiting for. I couldn't contain my joy and I remember going back home and sharing the news with my other family members. They were all excited knowing that our lives shall change positively."

"Seeing my children faring well after he underwent proper medical care give me peace of mind. This is because I was stranded on what to do since I did not money to settle the medical bills. Furthermore, I am currently owning a piece of land where I stay without dispute with anybody."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have been able to pay school fees for my children in various schools. This was my main target and challenge. I depend on small scale farming and casual jobs to earn an income. The amount of money that I get is so small and I was not able to clear all the school fees on time. My children were being sent home and this was affecting their performance in school. Currently my children are studying well because I have paid school fees on time. I have peace of mind to do other activities at home without stress. Iam so happy because GiveDirectly has enabled us educate our children. Current I'm struggling to save some money to pay for the next academic year."

"Givedirecly does well by giving money to the poor in the community to build better house and to buy dairy cows. During the registration process everyone was registered and there was no discrimination. I do not find anything that GiveDirectly did not do well."