"Inadequate water and the long-distance my spouse and children take to fetch water upsets me a lot. The only way out is to dig a borehole within my compound. With this, I will be able to start irritating vegetables and thus cast my net of earning a living wider."

"I am filled with happiness every moment I walk around my farm. I now own livestock which was my dream. When I received my second transfer I prioritized investing KES 40000 to purchase sheep and a cow. I am now confident that I will no longer struggle to put food on the table for my family of three. I will be easily selling milk and other livestock products to earn a living."

"All the process was done well. We were well assisted, we got the money, and was useful to us. The GiveDirectly staff dealt with us in honesty and we appreciate they dedication. We wish you well and continue with the same spirit in assisting other people in need."

"Nothing would make me happier than for my children to have a better life than they do now. to complete their education and explore all options available to them. My ambition is to be able to expand my business, open my own tailoring shop, and hire others. Making extra money will ensure a better life for our family."

"Selling kerosene in my hometown is my new goal which I hope that I would accomplish very soon. After doing my research I discovered that this is one of the most lucrative businesses that we have. Therefore once I will acquire good capital I believe that my life will continue to change positively. For now, I am jobless, therefore meeting the family's needs has been a struggle."

"I spent $90 of my second transfer on paying fees for my two children in secondary schools; in form two and three respectively. As a parent, it has been stressing me also whenever they are at home as a result of the arrears. I, therefore, feel relieved and thankful because they will no longer be sent home for the entire semester. To add to that, I had to buy a mattress and bedsheets. Which were to replace the old ones which were torn. I used to experience sleepless nights which was a result of the nature of my bedding. I currently can't complain since I have been sleeping in a better place which has led to the relaxation of my mind. Also, I bought three mats which I will purposely be used by visitors as sits. I no longer have to borrow those of my neighbours since it was quite embarrassing. With the remaining amount, I bought food for my twelve family members. I am glad that we can afford to take at least two meals a day courtesy of GiveDirecetly. This has made my children to be healthy and active in school."

"In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well by fulfilling the promise which was to offer us financial support. I am glad that through the unconditional cash, I have been able to own assets like houses which I never thought I would build them using my cash. Therefore, I do not see anything that GiveDirectly needs to change."

"I have been living in my parent's house since I was born. However, I hope to build my house and establish a business."

"I hope to provide financial support towards my children's education. I hope to see them acquiring collage education."

"My ambition is to buy a daily cow so that I can have two. This would relieve me of the need to buy milk daily while also providing an additional source of income. To ensure that this dream comes true, I intend to invest more in them the goat's project by properly managing them so that they can multiply and eventually be turned into a cow."