"I spent KES 26,000 from my transfer to buy a heifer. I decided on this so that I will have an alternative source of income when in calves. Also, I spent around KES 11,000 to fence my farm. I bought barbed wire, poles and catered for labor. This was my priority so that my crops will always be secured from livestock. In addition to these, I spent around KES 5000 on farming. I hired a tractor for land and planting purposes, bought some hybrid seeds and also paid the person who helped me in weeding. Using the remaining amount, I bought some food and clothes for my children."

"On receiving the transfer, I was really happy with the hope to finally put up another bigger structure to accommodate my growing family. I was so excited and thanked God for opening a way for us."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is the great joy currently in our family. My children are all satisfied after I addressed all their needs and assuring them that their school-going days will soon be better. For the first time, I honored the admission letter sent to my daughter. This changed the story in our household as everyone expected us to seek an opportunity in the local school as we have always lost opportunities in a good school that we could not afford."

"Paying school fees both the areas and a prepay for the following term, and also the completion of the construction of a new house are so far the biggest differences in my daily life. This would not have been possible without the aid, and I am so grateful that I managed to invest in all I have now."

"Together with my family, we were glad when we finally received the transfer we had been waiting for. Everyone in the household had hope in receiving it as we had plans that were good for everyone. The most exciting goal we had was to obtain a lactating cow as we knew it will bring to an end the high cost of buying milk from the neighborhood."

"Having been struggling with the epiglottis overgrowth problem that had been blocking my windpipe, I had been hoping for a solution as it has been causing continuous coughs and rendering me sleepless most nights. Receiving the money was an opportunity for me to seek good medical attention. I got an appointment for an operation to rectify the problem in Mid-July after the consultation which cost me 5000KES. I then spent 12000KES on clothing for my children who needed both new uniforms and the casual that they are wearing while back home. I also invested in a solar panel and a wet-cell battery that we are currently using in lighting after using the kerosene lamp which has not been good for my children while reading over a long period of time. I also paid 5000KES for their school fees and the remaining amount on obtaining a new piece of furniture."

"Looking at the transformation brought about by the transfer, I can attest to the fact that a lot really changed and could not have been possible without the transfer. I managed to construct a new house - spacious enough for my sons to sleep in as well as study in - with the new comfortable furniture that I obtained."

"My life is different than how it has always been because I am hopeful and happy. Through the financial support, I managed to construct my dream house. Initially, I have been sleeping under a small house which was in very poor condition and one of its rooms had collapsed. Therefore this forced some of m children to vacate and leave with my relatives. I want happiness at all because it is the joy of every parent to live with all her children under one roof. However, I was always optimistic that I would still own a spacious house someday. My prayer was answered and the condition is now very different. We are living happily together without any worry and as a result, I have even gained some weight, because there is no more stress."

"In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well by giving out cash transfers to every deserved household in my village. Our living standards have totally improved because each one of us has at least an asset such as livestock that can depend on. Also, currently, our houses are iron roofed and decent. One can no longer find a temporary hut in the village like before. In regards to this, I do not see any part GiveDirectly failed us."

"I am a mother of five who is in a polygamous marriage. Despite having five children, I get to struggle when trying to provide food for my husband. This is so as we do not harvest a lot and my husband's attention towards the family is divided as he also has to take care of the other family of second wife. The only way to earn some money is when we harvest and sell some produce such as pigeon peas and maize. My husband also manages a small business of selling fish to supplement the income. Hence,this money will assist us to afford a better house with iron sheets as well as our children at school as they will be writing their primary school leaving examinations soon since there is always a demand for examinations fees. I believe this money will also open up new opportunities we thought we did not have once we settle down and decide how to spend the money better."