"The moment I received the transfer I became so happy."

"In the next six months l expect to have plastered my house."

"Receiving this money means investing in buying land and oxen for farming. "

"Receiving this money means investing in farming. I intend to use this money for buying livestock for farming."

"Receiving this money means that my life will change for the better. I plan to purchase a pair of oxen for ploughing my farm and those of my neighbours for a fee. I will also replace my grass thatched house for an iron roofed one. My other plan is to engage in livestock business that can guarantee a continuous source of income. "

"Receiving this money means I will be able to upgrade our state of living with ease. Gd transfers will enable us to improve on farming techniques, getting the correct farm inputs as well as providing basic education and health care to the family."

"Receiving this money means I will be able to purchase livestock for rearing.Once they start reproducing, I will then engage in the livestock trade business which is very viable in our village. The income earned will then enable me to to take care of my family."

"The biggest hardship in my life is insufficient income for my household because I am unable to cater for their basic needs. It pains me a lot that we sometimes have to sleep without eating due to lack of money to buy food."

"The biggest hardship I am facing in life is lack of my spouse's support in raising my children. My spouse works in Mombasa and comes home after four years and he does not support the family in any way. This has made my four children to drop out of school due to lack of school fees."

"We have been struggling with School fees and now that we will get the transfer from GiveDirectly, the burden will be lessen. This mean we be able to pay School fees without much struggle."