"Receiving the first transfer had been a great motivation for me as it has impacted a lot in my life. I had been able to construct a new house after purchasing 32 iron sheets, roofing frames, and also building posts useful in the erection of the walls. I spent KES41000 in total after all the purchases, transportation, and construction cost. I had been living in a small grass-thatched hut that I inherited two years ago from my brother. Life has never been easier for me as I had been hoping to accumulate some money from the casual labor I had been doing to enable me to put up a new structure. This has never been possible as it brought all other plans to a standstill as I could not even start a family of my own under a dilapidated shelter. I also obtained new clothing worth KES3000 as all I had were already old and tattered. Since I needed an income-generating project, I spent KES 5000 on obtaining few chicks that I am currently rearing with the hope of increasing them in the future. With the remaining amount, I obtained household foodstuff and kitchenware that I was missing in my old house"

"The biggest difference in my daily life is the hope of earning an extra income from the sale of milk after obtaining a cow. This will enhance my savings plan and covering other household bills as well. Milk business has been doing great in our locality and I saw it as an opportunity to leverage on as I look forward to having an easy time when my children start their schooling. All credit goes to GiveDirectly for the great support that we all received in the village and has brought great differences in many households."

"For the past 10 years now, livestock farming has been the fortitude of my household income. I had been dependant on the chicken project that I started after selling a bull from the herd I am rearing alongside. Milk production, eggs, and chicken selling have been earning me quite a reasonable income and great help in meeting several financial obligations within our household. On receiving the first transfer, I spent KES 10000 on renovating the old chicken coop after obtaining an additional chain link, four iron sheets, timber, and also corner posts to enhance the strengthening of the circumference walls. This renovation will ease the restaining of chickens since they cannot always be out depending on the condition of the surrounding farms. I also constructed a new dam, as I had been struggling with my livestock in search of water. Moving them to and from the nearby reservoirs has never been easy but after the construction of a large dam that has collected enough rainwater, I am no longer required to always be around as they can access the dam within their grazing fields. With the remaining amount, I managed to obtain iron sheets, nails, timber, and other construction material that I am currently using in putting up an extra house to provide a room for my children in the future and also visitors."

"The biggest diffence in my daily life after receiving and spending the first transfer is the hybrid heifer I obtained. This has given me hope of getting enough milk and stoping the costly spending on buying. I had been accumulating debts with the neighbors who had been lucky to be producing surplus milk for sale and since we have gotten used to obtaining in debt and paying later. A month hardly goes without a struggle to settle that debt, but I am now grateful that the solution is with us."

"Receiving this transfer was an exciting moment in our household. Our fingers had been crossed as we anticipated the support to fill the close gap to our target capital that we intended to use in our dream investment. I was alone then at home when I received notification and on checking it, I was gasping for a breathe as I was shocked for a moment. I had to read it more than once, confirmed the sender, and even went ahead to check my account's balance before informing my husband of the good news. After being so sure, I called him to break the news and was so happy too that he thanked God and GiveDirectly for the support."

"For a long time now, I had been dependent on both livestock and subsistence farming as the main source of income for my household. Poultry farming has so far been doing well as I had been able to settle school fees and other household bills through selling broilers and eggs. On receiving the first transfer, I saw a need of clearing the old stock and re-establishing the old structures to accommodate more. I spent a total of KES 31,200 on obtaining a chain link and strong poles to support the construction as I needed a strong and lasting chicken coop that will keep all predators at bay. I also obtained pains that I am currently using in renovating our roofs that were already rusty. I had to obtain two gallons at KES 4000 and since I know how to do all the painting, I am not incurring any labor cost. I also needed to top-dress my vegetable far and had to purchase 10 Kilograms of fertilizer at KES700 to boost the produce as the piece needed more nutrients after a long cultivation period. With the remaining KEs 11000, I paid school fees for my two kids currently in primary school to enable step study in peace without being sent home during the examination period."

"I was home alone that morning feeding my cows when I heard a message notification on my phone. On checking and confirming that it was indeed the transfer I had been anticipating from GiveDirectly, I was so excited that I had to call my husband immediately. He was far away though in a school he has been teaching. I just needed to share the great excitement I had. After a lengthy and happy talk on the phone, he gave me a go-ahead to start spending the money as we had planned when he was home. I made the necessary arrangements to withdraw the following day as I was sure that there could have been a bit higher traffic in the shops as many would want to withdraw that same day."

"Right now, I'm alone caring for my grandchildren. My husband left me and went to the other woman in another town to live there. As a result, it's difficult for me to get food for me and the grandchildren."

"I spent a huge part of my first transfer on buying some building materials which include; thirty-six pieces of iron sheets, nails, timber, and labor cost at a total of KES 40180. This was for the renovation of my house since it had an old roof we would always be rained on every winter season. Also, some of its walls had cracks all over and we were also attacked by some wild animals like rodents. In addition to that, I cleated school fees for my six children who are in the nearby neighboring school. I am happy they no longer miss classes like before. With the remaining amount of money, I am using it in buying enough foodstuffs for my family."

"Making 60 KES a day from my mandazi business is not enough to cater to my needs and that of my children. I have gone through some days without food especially when my small income is drained by sickness of any of my children or paying school fees."