"In the coming year and beyond, my focus will be directed towards enhancing my farming activities on the 2-acre leased land that I currently possess. I am actively engaged in preparing the land for cultivation in anticipation of the upcoming year, during which I plan to utilize certified seeds obtained from the Kenyan Seeds Company, a support we have consistently received. Prior to that period, I intend to amass sufficient funds to cover labor costs and acquire necessary agricultural inputs. My aim is to utilize the resulting harvest proceeds to purchase a parcel of land, provide for my family's needs, and fulfill the school fee requirements for my two children."

"Financial constraints is the greatest challenge. I have been rely on motorcycle taxi business to earn a living but three months ago it was stolen. This left me struggling to make ends meets and I resorted to casual jobs which is unreliable."

"With the grace of God, my current aspirations include venturing into farming activities by utilizing the saved funds from GiveDirectly's most recent transfer to cultivate tomatoes and vegetables. In the immediate future, I aim to settle my two children's school fees. Looking ahead, I have a great desire to resume my education. Having completed my secondary schooling several years ago, I was unable to pursue further studies due to financial constraints. It is my intention to enroll in an agricultural-focused program, equipping myself with the necessary skills to establish an agro-chemical outlet. This venture would involve the sale of agricultural inputs and livestock medications to fellow farmers, thus contributing to the household's income and facilitating the payment of my children's educational expenses."

"In my view, GiveDirectly has achieved an exceptional feat by enabling individuals to receive and utilize their money unconditionally. This accomplishment is evident through the installation of modern water-collection tanks in various households, the emergence of new houses within the village, the expansion of livestock holdings in anticipation of the year-end auction, the reduction of local fundraising efforts as compared to the past, and the community's ability to provide substantial support whenever necessary. Additionally, the great peace experienced can be attributed to the thorough education provided during the initial meetings, which prevented conflicts arising from the households' spending decisions. The advancement of women's empowerment is also apparent through the diversified farming activities and the visible progress of ongoing projects within the village. While I greatly commend these achievements, I wish that GiveDirectly would encourage community leaders to impart education about sustainable ventures. Despite the unconditional nature of the transfers, a gentle push towards well-considered investments could yield long-term benefits."

"Unconditional grant is so good because it helped me realise my dreams"

"The unconditional grant that provided me with the choices of using my money in the hospital."

"Before the year comes to a close, I intend to allocate the remaining $200 as previously planned and initiate our transport venture. This project fills me with excitement, as it promises a steady stream of income, simplifying our daily living expenses. Additionally, the motorbike will serve as a means for our children to commute to school, sparing them from long walks and ensuring they arrive on time and return home early. This is especially significant to us as the safety and well-being of our family is our utmost priority."

"I would want to build my family a more spacious home and secure a steady income for my children's school fees. I'm to ventured into goat farming. This is because of their availability and consistent demand that wound ensure successful resale. I'm planning to purchase 5 to 9 goats each between $35 to $40. With this I will be able to achieve my financial goals. To boost this income I will also keep more poultry. I will have fulfilled my dream of securing education for my children and give them a better life."

"Our biggest challenge as a household is the lack of a toilet. We depend on our parent's toilet. This means we have to always ask for their permission and is a bit far. Having a good toilet is good for our health. It prevents diseases. Maintenance for the toilet is hard because we share it. There's also no privacy."

"Education is very important in our lives. We currently have four children who need education support. Two in primary and the others in secondary. Their combined education fees per year are up to $800 without transport and other school expenses. This amount is hard to raise, which has made us sell our livestock and farm produce to support their education. Next year, when the other two join secondary, it will become even more difficult. Our children's education support has been hard on our family's income. It makes us worried about their futures."