"Confirmation of the receipt of the great promise given by GiveDirectly was a great joy to me. This came as an assurance that it was really true and never a lie as people had been spreading rumors that the program might not be real. I kept hoping as I had a lot to plan and awaiting the transfers. I am still grateful that the money has so far made a lot of impact in my household that could not have happened if I had not received."

"I am so happy to receive these funds from GD. I will use this money to build a new house with iron. My house is not in good shape this money will be used to build another"

"I am so happy to receive these funds from GD. My husband and I have always wanted to start an irrigation farming but do not have money to buy generator to use in my farm. So I will use this this money to do that"

"My life is different than how it was before because I now sleep in a permanent house that is well plastered. This has been my dream to own it but due to the high levels of poverty, I could not afford to purchase the materials. Back in the days, I used to shelter under a temporary hut that was so leaky and every year I had to change the grass roofing which was relatively costly to me. Sometimes, I had to seek shelter from friends especially when it rains heavily. Having the new house is now a relief to me because I no longer have to worry about any sort of calamity including the heavy rains. Also, the livestock that I purchased will be of great help to my grandchildren's education. Since their parents are jobless, I am certain by the time they will transition to secondary school the goats and dairy cows would have multiplied. I will be able to sell some and pay their fees on time without straining."

"My life is different than how it would have been if I never received the transfers in that I have bought a heifer. I used t buy milk daily and this is so costly for me. I depend on small scale farming and casual jobs in the village to earn an income. The amount of money that I get through this is so small and cannot meet all the basic needs of the family including paying school fees for my children. I am so happy because when my heifer reproduce I will get enough milk for my family and sell the surplus at the market to earn an income to meet household needs. I am so happy because GiveDirectly has changed my living standard."

"I spent part of the money I received from GiveDirectly to pay part of the school fees for my two children in various schools, I also spent some on medication and the rest of the money I used it to buy food for the family."

"I spent part of the money I received from GiveDirectly on building a house for my son, I also bought sofa set seats, paid school fees for my children in various schools and the rest of the money I bought food."

"My life is different than how it would have been if I never received the transfers in that I renovated my house to look better. I depend on scale farming to earn income I also depend on my children to support me. I do not have a continuous source of income. I had always wished to renovated my house but I didn't had the money to buy the materials. When I received the second transfer I found it Worth to renovated it. My house now look so decent, the iron sheets no longer look rusted. I no longer fear welcoming visitors to my house. I am so grateful for the support because GiveDirectly has changed our living standard and enable us achieve our dreams."

"My life is different than how it would have been if I never received the transfers in that I have bought four goats. I had always wished to start goat rearing project but I didn't had money to buy. I do small scale farming and the harvest that we get is only for consumption. I didn't had savings neither. When I received the second transfer I found it wise to invest on this amazing project. Goats reproduce twice per year. This is the best investment because I will sell them to buy a dairy cow or even pay school fees for my children. I am so happy because this has given me hope to still strive for the best. I am so grateful for the support because GiveDirectly has changed our living standard."

"I live in a grass-thatched house together with my four family members. Being a single room house, my privacy has been limited since the room acts as a kitchen, sitting, and bedroom at the same time. Our sleeping condition is unfavorable since I am unable to purchase comfortable beddings. Additionally, I buy milk regularly from my neighbor. Receiving this money means that I will be able to build a spacious house worth 45,000 shillings. I intend to use the remaining amount to buy proper beddings + one dairy cattle to supplement my family with milk."