"My life is different in that, I have got a piece of mind because I have been in position to clear my son's bride price and I have constructed an ironed roofed house which has relived me from the burned of renovating my hut yearly. I have also owned the phone that I never thought to have owned at my old age."

"My life is different in that I have managed to buy good bedding, my houses no longer leak because I did some renovation. I am hopeful that I will construct an Iron roofed house in the near by future since I have already purchased some construction materials."

"My life is now different in that, my standard of living has totally improved because these days I feed well, dress well, sleep well and I have a peace of mind. This was not the case in the past, when I never had the money to afford the items that I managed to acquire using this transfers."

"My life is different than if I had not received cash transfer in that, my health has improved because I have been able to acquire adequate treatment. Besides, I am a stress free person because life is less challenging since most of the needs had been met by GiveDirectly cash transfer. Before I received this cash transfer, I frequently used to suffer from ulcers. I could visit the government health facility that lacked drugs, prescription could be made but with no drugs given, that was my greatest challenge."

""My life is different now because I was able to acquire a piece of land that I intend to use for commercial farming. And the yields will earn me income in the long run. I am grateful that I received the cash transfers because it has helped me to acquire that land.""

"My life is now different in that, I been able to acquire livestock that currently engages me when I look after them. This is not like the past, when I never had anything meaningful and productive to do. This livestock has also given me hope that, poverty is no longer and will never be my biggest problem."

"My life is different in that, farming which is the main source of food and income for myself has been made easier with the bulls I bought with this transfer, My transportation has also been made easier with my bicycle and I above all I have got a piece of mind because I can now afford basic needs, I couldn't have achieved all these had I not received this transfer."

"My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfers because I managed to buy better farm equipment for my butternut farming and I am hopeful to get a bumper harvest. I used to have a poor harvest in the past because I could not afford to buy better farm inputs. I also managed to start poultry farming which I am hopeful will expand to be bigger in future. I can now collect eggs for sales and also consume some for nutritional needs. I am glad I have a better source of income."

"My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer because I am now living in my own compound in a big spacious house which was not the case in the past. I used to live in a small house and did not have any homes of getting a better on. My children can also have all the meals because we have enough food in the house unlike in the past when we only had one meal a day."

"" My life has changed alot in that I live comfortable life and I have a peaceful mind because I have constructed a three roomed house. Secondly, the cash transfers have raised my self esteem in the community because I dress decently and my home is comfy. Had I not received the cash transfer, I would be miserable and desperate without any hope of a better life.""