"It was around 4 am when I received a message alert on my phone. Since I was awake, I decided to read it and know its contents. I became so happy after realizing that GiveDirectly had sent us the promised money. I knew that my children would be able to resume their classes."

"My expectation in the next six months is that my life will have changed. I believe I will have purchased a dairy cow which has always been my dream. I also hope that by them, I will be more independent such that I will no longer rely on my parents in most of my needs"

"My expectation in the near future is to be living a more comfortable life by ensuring that my house is well renovated and well furnished. A home is supposed to be a place of rest where after a long day's work, one should rest in a comfortable place. I also hope that my dairy cow would have calved. This will help cut down on milk expenses and we can even sell the excess for an income. I hope that our lifestyle as a family would generally improve."

"My life has been transformed because I started a business which earns daily income. With this income I am able to take care of the family without any worries. Previously, I depended on agriculture and handouts from relatives. Often times, the children would fall sick and I had to secure soft loans so as to treat them. However, it was a relief to me when I received the cash transfers."

"There is an evident different in my life ever since I received the cash transfer. I was able to clear old debts thus repossessing my farm land. I am glad that I also acquired construction marerials and I am in the process of making bricks. In addition to this, I paid my wife's dowry."

"My life is much comfortable ever since I received the cash transfers. Being a widower, I thought it wise to purchase a television set to keep me well informed and entertained. In the past, I had alot of worries and my mind was not at peace. I am very grateful for this opportunity."

"My life has taken different sharp ever since I got these transfers in that, my children who had stayed home for two weeks were able to resume their studies. In additon, I have also acquired an acre of land for farming. I'm now sure of farming in large quantities in the next season. In the past, I cultivated in small quantities because I could only rent a small piece of land."

"My life will soon improved after I have completed to build my permanent house which is now left with fixing windows and a door. Currently I'm still sleeping in thatched hut. Secondly, I completed to pay fees for my son who is in teacher's college. Previously, I could pay his fees in instalements and at times he was sent out of the college."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I no longer spend on milk anymore as I still get some little milk for my cow. This has enabled me to reduce my daily expenditure and at least save some money that I can use in case of an emergency. I believe that this cow will be calving soon and my milk production will increase. This will enable me to start selling some milk to my neighbors and earn an income which I will, in turn, use to buy some basic needs for my family."

"My life is much better because through these cash transfer, my son had a successful operation since he was diagnosis with Exostosis distal femur on the right leg from Kumi Orthopaedic Center. Before these transfers, I could not afford to raise even a half of the money the doctor needed."