"The dealth of my husband who left me with a little baby that iam raising on my own is the biggest hardship i have faced in my life because some times i sit in my room think of how best will i raise her with all these challenges."

"The dealth of my father who passed away in 2004 left a very big gap in my life and this is te biggest hardship i have faced in my life."

"We usually low yields each year which results into prolonged hunger at our household, it is a problem that will be dealt with using the money you have given us, we thank you so much for the help"

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have been able to purchase a dairy cow which is an addition to the one I had. When it reproduces, I will be supplying milk to our nearest cooler plant and use the money that I will be paid at the end of every month to pay school fees for my children. Though I will have to walk for an hour daily taking milk to the cooler plant, I prefer it than selling them to my neighbors who will in turn pay on a daily basis as it would enable me plan well on how to spend them and avoid spending them on unnecessary things."

"I was in the farm cultivating my crops when I heard an incoming message. Upon checking it's contents, I became so happy and immediately began praying asking God to bless GiveDirectly at large and their children. After whispering a short prayer, I called my spouse and informed him about the good news and he was equally so happy."

"Receiving this money means that I shall afford to own a cow once again. I will use approximately KES 30, 000 on purchasing a cow as an investment. Owning a cow means a lot to me and my family because it shall provide us with milk for consumption and sale of surpluses to gain income. Also, a cow shall reproduce, hence, my wealth shall expand. Besides, I will spend about KES 15, 000 on improving my house by acquiring some furniture and installing a better door. Also, I will utilize any remaining amount on buying some household items, clothing, and food since I have been struggling to survive with whatever I have."

"GiveDirectly is doing a very great job of helping Kenyans like us who are low income earners. We are glad that you chose to give a helping hand to us. With these funds that we receive, we're able to build houses, buy livestock and also start businesses to keep us going."

"The biggest hard ship I face is sufficient capital to provide quality education to all my children. I'm a farmer who survives on selling milk produce and eggs. I had a few cows but I had to sell them to ensure my last born goes through school."

"After I received My cash transfer I managed to buy 2 wooden doors at 25 thousand kwacha each, 4 bags of cement at 7000 thousand kwacha each, a mattress at 37 thousand kwacha and a blanket at 22 thousand kwacha. The house I used to live in was not in a good condition and I had no money to improve it but now with the transfer I received from Give Directly have managed to improve it and am very thankful."

"When I received my cash transfer I was so excited and thankful. I used to sleep on the floor but soon after I received my cash transfer I managed to buy a bed and a mattress and am very thankful as now am able to sleep comfortably and waking up in the morning without dust."