"It was early in the morning when I was awoken by a message notification from Mpesa that I had received money from GiveDirectly. I felt so happy as I knew that the money would enable me to accomplish lots of plans which I had. I had always wished to have a water tank but due to limited resources I wasn't able but when I got my transfers that was my first priority."

"It was very early in the morning when I received an sms notification and I woke up to check its content as it was not usual for me to receive any message at such a time. Upon confirming it was my first transfers which I had just received from GiveDirectly. I felt so happy and get up from my bed and thank God for I knew that what I had just received would enable me to change my life."

"I spent a larger portion of my first transfer on buying some livestock such as a pair of oxen. I have been aspiring to own them for so long because of their numerous benefits but I could not afford it due to my financial status. The remaining amount of money, I used it in purchasing some foodstuffs for my family and other basic needs which include good clothes and many more."

"My life has changed because I acquired a bed and a mattress. I now sleep very comfortably compared to when I slept on a hard mat. Secondly, I have started to build my permanent house. Currently, I am still sleeping in a leaking thatched house."

"I felt very excited because I got money for buy an ox and starting family business."

"My life has improved because through this cash transfer, I was in position to start up a drug shop business. I can now meet my basic needs and those of my parents because I earn on a daily basis. Secondly, I have repossessed my farm land and planted g-nut. Previously, I had no where to farm since I gave out my farm land as security for loan I got for my fees ."

"My life has changed because through this cash transfer, I have managed to deposite for a plot of land where intend to set up my home. I am very happy now as opposed to when I had lot stress. Currently, I am staying with my parents having separated with my spouse."

"The moment I received my money, I felt very happy because I was going to rent farm land and household goods."

"I spent part of my first transfer on buying some beddings such as a bed and mattress. This was to replace the old beddings that I have been using for all those years. Later on, I bought some building materials which include, some iron sheets, building poles, nails, and timber. This was for the purpose of constructing a new house since the previous one was very small. I then spent KES 3500 of the transfer to pay the masson as his labour charge. The remaining amount of money, I am using it buying enough foodstuffs for my family."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is seeing that my house has been beautified because of the household items I was able to purchase and put in. Prior to getting this money, my house always looked so empty."