"I managed to buy bags of cement and a new matress with the transfer received from give directly"

"I now have a comfortable house and am now sleeping in a new house, all thanks to give directly for the opportunity"

"I received the transfer message at a time when I was in trouble of how I would be able to pay fees for my children, I was greatly relieved to see an Mpesa message informing me that I had received my first transfer from GiveDirectly. I felt happy now that I would be able to pay for my children for them to continue with their studies."

"I spent part of my transfer on buying some building materials such as pieces of iron sheets, building pols, threads, timber, and nails. This was for the construction of a new house since the previous one was in critical condition. Also, I spent KES 5000 of the transfers on paying the mason as his labor fee. Also, I am planning to buy a new wooden bed and a decent mattress, this is to replace the mats that I have been using all along. With the remaing amount of money, I am using it to buy foodstuffs for the family."

"My house's superstructure is collapsing but I have failed to do means of repairing it due to the many responsibilities I have plus the fact that my husband's charcoal work earns him very little. Receiving this money means spending 30000 shillings to repair it since I will be required to buy the poles. On the other hand, I also plan to have a long term project of rearing livestock and this means spending 30000 shillings to buy 2 indigenous daily cows and the remaining amount will help me to clear school fee arrears for my children and also to buy food."

"For the past 5 years I have never had a decent shelter after my house collapsed due to heavy downpour. This forced me to shelter in my son's house who resorted to sleep in a friend's house for my sake. Since I could maintain the roof because it is grass thatched it also collapsed. Currently I live in a very small single roomed house that serves both as a bedroom and as a kitchen. Receiving this money therefore means building a better house for my family. Besides, I will clear part of my son's pending school fees."

"Owning the cows in my homestead is the biggest difference in my daily life. To me these are the only assets I can boast of owning. I had none of the livestock since I could not afford them. Selling milk is a good business and I am expecting to benefit financially from the milk that these cows will be producing. Again, as they reproduce, the offspring can be a good source of income also since I can readily sell in case of a financial hardship."

"I used the money to buy 8 bags of cement to plaster my house; 3 bags of maize for food; clothes and beddings"

"I can still remember very well it was around 3 o'clock when I saw the notification message on my phone. When I checked its content, I realized it was an Mpesa message from GiveDirectly informing me that I had finally received my first transfer. I felt so happy since I did not believe it would happen during the enrolment. I will forever be thanking them for fulfilling their promises."

"I received a message on my phone in the afternoon. I was having my lunch when I heard my phone buzzing informing of an incoming message. When I checked the contents of the message, I realised I had received my first transfer from GiveDirectly. I was instantly filled with a great joy since I would be able to complete my new house."