"Receiving this money will enable me attain good medical attention, buy some household items and some cows for diary."

"My life is now very bright because I dress decently and I feed well. I am also a free man after clearing my old debts. This enabled me to secure my two pieces of farmland that I had mortgaged off. Previously, life was very hard because I would move the whole village in search of manual jobs so as to clear my debts. This has changed because with the cash transfer I was able to execute my plans at once. "

"I was really very happy since I had to buy all things that I never had. My happiness was to see the whole village rejuvenated developments which started with the construction of houses."

"Upon receiving these transfers, I was very happy for I knew this transfers were going to bridge a gap in my life. I have suffered for a very long time. I have lived a life of hand to mouth for so long."

"The GiveDirectly cash transfers have a put a smile on my face. I am very happy because I acquired an oxplough and hired farming land. I intend to increase my food crop production yields this season. In the past, I could not afford to purchase an oxplough nor hire additional farmlands. I am very happy that GiveDirectly has made my life very comfortable. I can afford to buy my children basic necessities."

"My life is much different in that I was able to complete the construction of my three classroom block. My students are now happy and studying very well. In the past, I only had one block and other pupils would always study under mango trees. This was affecting their concentration. I am very grateful that the GiveDirectly cash transfers hav saved me from incurring debts and loans."

"I currently do not have any goals. I am focusing on finishing my studies so all the transfers to help me have a peaceful and easy stay at school."

"I am planning to start an ice cream business. This will help me generate more income and help me sustain my family members. With the savings I am looking forward to purchasing a freezer and a cooler box help me jump start the business. During cold seasons, the freezer can be used to store chicken meat for use by the local restaurants."

"When I received my recent transfer, I paid my school fees and the remaining amount I spent on household expenditure as well as paid my house rent. This has been my major struggle but thanks to GD I can attend all my classes."

"In the next six months, my poultry farming will have been well established. This means that I will have completed the poultry house and will have so many chickens to use as a source of income. Having a source of income will ensure proper supply of daily needs. I expect to be generating an income constantly from egg production."