"My life is different in that I am now stress free because I purchased oxen that will help me till my farm lands during rainy season. am also happy because I have enough food in stock. Had I not received the cash transfer, hunger would have struck me since I was helpless."

"My life has changed alot ever since I received the cash transfers in that I am happy that I am now constructing a house and this is possible because of the kindness of GiveDirectly. In the past, I was full of sorrow because I did not have access to any financial support."

"Had I not received the cash transfers, I would not have completed the construction of my house. My family is happy because I can afford food and other basic needs."

"My life is different in that I was able to build an iron roofed house. Secondly we acquired a motorbike that is earning us income. We are happy because the cash transfers helped us alot in buying food for the family and buying household items that we never had before. This could have not happened had I not received the cash transfers."

"Most of us here depend on subsistence farming and livestock rearing.As a member of this community,I have always yearned for having my own oxen so that I can upscale farming and also as a measure of wealth.Receiving money from Givedirectly means I will be able to buy oxen and goats which will enhance improved farming and food security.This will act as a measure of wealth as well thus earning respect and dignity from members of my community."

"My life is different in that, I'm now able to provide for my family (basic needs) and build a permanent structure. Compared to before when I had grass thatched hurt and I could not provide. I would not be having now my permanent structure if I never received my transfer."

"The moment I received the notification of the money in my phone, I felt very excited and shouted on top of my voice because of the excess joy."

"I felt so happy when I saw the money in my phone which prompted me to go to the neighborhood asking them if they have also received the transfers and they confirmed. I started to plan on how to use the transfer and I decided to construct a house because I have been sleeping in grass thatched house which was in a bad state."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I have regained self esteem. Before, My self esteem was low because I could not even afford to change diet frequently."

"My life is different than it would have been if I had not got transfer in that I would not be able to take my daughters to school. They would still be home with me."