"I am grateful to be a part of this program because it has significantly impacted my life. I separated from my husband and was left to care for my four sons. He was the breadwinner, and it was difficult to get back on track. I was then operating a grocery shop that was helping me sort out some of my household needs, like food. This continued until my three children entered high school, at which point raising their fees became difficult for me. I also had to close my grocery store due to a road expansion, which forced me to do so. When I received the transfer, I paid for my children's fees despite my financial difficulties."

"I used KES 36000 from my first transfer to buy three new wooden beds and three new mattresses for myself and four children. For many years, I was unable to replace my bedding. I used to enjoy sleeping on new beddings when I was newly married, which was many years ago. I could not even consider purchasing new bedding because I could not afford any of the existing bedding. As of now, my family and I have a good night's sleep, which was not the case previously because my children were sleeping on dusty ground, which nearly exposed them to respiratory infections. In addition, I paid tuition for my son, who is currently in his second year of university studies. Because of the transfers, he was able to stay in school, giving me plenty of time to prepare for the next transfer and ensure he has a smooth semester flow. I spent the remainder on food items such as maize flour, ensuring that my family had enough to eat."

"We currently have diversified sources of income because I am no longer reliant on the sale of my goats to cover my children's school expenses. Before, I used to constantly sell my goats to cover my children's school expenses, so the fact that this is no longer the case makes me very happy. In order to accomplish this, the transfer from GiveDirectly was very helpful, and it has enabled my goats to expand and grow in number."

"My long-term goal has been to build a new house, one that is spacious and has an iron roof. This did not happen because of my poor financial situation. However, once enrolled in the program, I was able to purchase building materials such as iron sheets and building poles, as well as pay for labor. This was made possible by the transfer, as it would have taken me years to save enough money and gather enough resources to build the new house. In addition, I was living with my three grandsons, who had nowhere to sleep. As a result, I had to squeeze my items for more space. When my large house is finished, I will happily relocate there and leave my small house to my grandsons. They will no longer be concerned about where to lay their heads."

"My goal is to invest more in livestock rearing and poultry farming as a means of livelihood to reduce the financial burdens in my household. I am incredibly grateful for the previous cash transfers, as they have allowed me to acquire two goats. By owning this livestock, I will accumulate enough wealth that will help my family's living conditions. I decided to take this lane of investment because crop farming has been disappointing for the last three years."

"For quite a long time, crop farming has been a challenge in our area due to drought. Currently, I give glory to God for the rains we have this season. Since it is persisting, I aim to invest more in maize farming. By so doing I will have the opportunity to save the monthly GiveDirectly transfer for other investments after the harvesting season. As of now, I managed to plant a two-acre piece of land and the crops are flourishing."

"I have a strong passion for education. My main objective for this year and the future is to see my kids through school. I think that investing in my children's education will help them have an easier time achieving success in the future because I believe that education is the key to success. They should not experience suffering similar to what I did while growing up, in my opinion. My children becoming successful in their academic endeavors and career pursuits will be my greatest achievement. Through the business I operate plus the monthly transfers I receive from GiveDirectly, I will be able to see my dream coming to pass."

"It's been my desire to own more goats which to me are financial security for the family. Thus, my current goal is to buy two chickens every month so that I get a variety of choices to sell when the need arises. Bearing in mind that chickens have a shorter breeding time, I will have several chickens by the end of this year."

"At the moment, I am being accommodated by my young brother in his house. I feel embarrassed because I do not have freedom in the house as an elder brother. This triggered me to start saving small and commit the transfer to building my own house. I aim to buy at least one iron sheet every month to see my plan coming to pass. I project to have reached the needed number of 12 iron sheets by December this year so that I start concentrating on buying some building poles and rafters."

"Building my own house is my top priority. Since I currently have 14 iron sheets and the target was 16, I see myself in my own house by the end of this year. I feel privileged and content with the opportunity of being enrolled in this monthly transfer program because it has enabled me to project my life in a house where my privacy will never be tampered with nor will I be a hindrance to someone’s privacy."