"In the coming years and beyond, my aspiration is to sustain my tomato farming venture, as it has proven to be a lucrative investment in our area. Recognizing its potential, I intend to continue dedicating my efforts to this agricultural pursuit. Furthermore, I have plans to save the profits generated from the farming business. With these savings, my goal is to eventually construct rental properties on my plot, located in our nearby center. By establishing these rentals, I aim to generate an additional income source for my family, ensuring greater financial stability and security for the future."

"My plan for the future is to maximize the potential of tomato farming and continue saving from the income it generates. Over the coming years and beyond, I aim to establish a shop business as an additional source of income for my family. I believe that diversifying our income streams will enable us to adequately meet our family's basic needs and ensure access to quality education for my children. By combining the success of the tomato farming venture with the establishment of a shop business, I hope to create a more stable and sustainable financial situation."

"It was approximately 3:00 PM, and I had just returned home from working on the farm. Feeling exhausted, I decided to take a nap outside under a tree near my house. As I drifted off to sleep, my neighbor called out to me from the fence, urging me to check my phone for a GiveDirectly transfer. Without any hesitation, I quickly reached for my phone, which was charging inside the house. As I unlocked it, a wave of joy washed over me when I saw the substantial amount of money in my Mpesa. It was an amount that I had never received before in my entire life. The realization that my family would no longer have to skip meals, as we had often done in the past, filled me with immense happiness and relief. Instantly, I began making plans to go to the nearest town utilize the funds the following day, eager to purchase food that was very crucial at that moment."

"On that day, I was occupied with my daily duties of herding cows and I had left my phone at home to charge. It wasn't until around 5:00pm that I returned to the house. As soon as I entered, my excitement led me to check my phone to see if I had missed any calls or messages. I was so delighted on discovering an Mpesa SMS notification indicating that I had received a transfer from GiveDirectly. The news filled me with immense joy, prompting me to quickly call my spouse and share the wonderful news with him."

"Out of the third transfer, I allocated $360 towards maize farming. This included expenses for land preparation, purchasing planting inputs, and hiring labor. I made the decision to invest in maize farming with the aim of generating income and ensuring a stable food supply for myself. Additionally, I utilized $40 to purchase new clothes, enhancing my personal appearance and adding to my existing wardrobe. With the remaining amount, I serviced the motorcycle I had previously purchased using the second transfer. As its performance had declined, it was necessary to invest in maintenance to ensure its proper functioning. This would enable me to continue utilizing the motorcycle for my transportation needs."

"What I like about GiveDirectly (GD) is its independent nature when it comes to enrollment process. Their approach of conducting their own assessments and enrolling recipients based on their own criteria is indeed commendable, as it ensures fairness and transparency in the selection process. I have not identified any areas for improvement within the organization as the organization has been successful in delivering their programs effectively and meeting the needs of the beneficiaries."

"My goal is to obtain a cow that will serve as a foundation for growing my herd and building my wealth. As the cow reproduces, the herd will expand, providing me with a sustainable source of income. This will ultimately enable me to fund my long-term dream of constructing a better house. I want to construct a house with brick walls and a sturdy tin roof, offering improved living conditions compared to my current mud-walled dwelling, which is prone to destruction by rainwater."

"Unfortunately, my house was destroyed by the ongoing rains, which forced my wife and me to seek shelter in my grandson's house, where we have been staying since then. I feel like we are inconveniencing his space, which prompts me to build another house. Thankfully, I have been able to spend my savings from previous transfers to acquire building materials for the new structure. The remaining task is to secure funds for labor compensation. My goal is to build a two-room house with mud walls and an iron sheet roof, which will provide a more stable and comfortable living environment for my wife and me."

"Looking ahead, my goal is to acquire a decent sleeping space. Currently, I sleep on a sisal-twined bed with sacks as makeshift bedding, which does not provide a comfortable sleeping experience. Therefore, I aspire to purchase a new mattress to replace the sacks and improve the quality of my sleep. Give Directly’s cash transfers have played a vital role in improving my living conditions and empowering me to pursue self-sufficiency. I am grateful for the opportunities they have afforded me and remain determined to utilize them wisely to achieve my goals."

"GiveDirectly's support has brought about significant changes both in our village and within my household. It's truly remarkable how quickly things have transformed since receiving the free cash transfer. The concept of directly depositing the money into our account is a well-thought-out idea that surpasses the cumbersome and unreliable processes we had to endure previously, which often involved bribery and the uncertainty of receiving full support. In the past, distribution through community leaders was flawed, resulting in the support ending up in the wrong hands. I genuinely hope that GiveDirectly extends its reach to other villages and implements the same approach, as it has proven to be effective in our community."