"A while back, I started a project to raise goats, but owing to financial limitations, I was unable to raise a sufficient number of goats. We are fortunate to have one child; my husband is a teacher and I am a farmer. After getting my transfer, I decided to spend $140 on four additional goats to supplement my existing herd. Second, I spent $80 repairing my motorcycle, which I then used to pay $90 for a bed and a mattress. Finally, I spent the remaining money on food and clothing. I am thankful for being able to do so much in such a short amount of time."

"I recall that I had just arrived home from the clinic where I had taken my child for a routine checkup when I first received my transfer. I can still picture myself looking at my phone to see if I had a missed call or an unread message. I was shocked to see a Mpesa text indicating that GiveDirectly had sent me money. Words cannot express the excitement I had. I anticipated a remarkable transformation in my life. I then told my spouse, who was appreciative and thrilled at the same time. Then we started thinking about how we would use our transfers."

"The most difficult task I have had to cope with is paying school fees. This is the case since my three children are all university students. My spouse is a farmer, and I nursery teacher. When we received our transfer, we resolved to use it to cover our children's school fees because that was the most urgent and immediate need. Because of the limited resources, it was difficult to provide the money all at once. I spent $500 on the children's school tuition as a result, and I used the remaining money to buy fertilizer and cover the cost of their bus ticket. I am incredibly appreciative of the help since it has provided me happiness as I have never experienced before."

"I received an SMS alert on my phone and was eager to check it because I was expecting good news from GiveDirectly. When I looked it up and discovered it was a Mpesa message, I was relieved to learn that it was confirming the receipt of the first transfer. I was alone in my room at the time and had to thank God for the provision. I later went out to meet my husband, who was equally thrilled to hear the news. When we were ready to make our first purchases, we collected the money from a nearby shopping center after a week."

"In the coming year, I intend to outfit my children who will be starting new classes at the beginning of the school year. My attention is currently focused on my sixth-grade daughter. Because her current school is in transition, the students are expected to obtain a new school uniform as well as other school requirements. This requires more money, which I believe I will be able to raise through my current casual labor in nearby farms."

"I spent $460 on the construction of a new house for my family of eight after receiving my first transfer. My first home was too small, so I had to renovate and add an extra room to accommodate my family and any visitors. I purchased 30 iron sheets, woods, and paid the labor costs for the construction work. I am relieved that I can now welcome visitors, accommodate them, and still have enough space for my children. I also purchased food for the entire family, which we ate for at least a month before replenishing. I had been working casually at a nearby school, where I cooked for both teachers and students. I spent the rest of the money on foodstuffs and other household goods. "

"I spent the most recent transfers to clear the fee arrears for my kid. He was about to complete his secondary school education but was still having a huge fee balance. I used $150 to pay all the pending fees. My spouse is a motorbike taxi driver, a job that earns him just a peanut which is not enough to fully feed the family and support education for the 5 children. Similarly, I used $80 to pay part of the fees for the other 4 children who are still in primary school. In addition, I bought new pairs of school uniforms for my kids. This is because they were putting on old, worn-out uniforms when going to school which was very embarrassing. Currently, they are happy wearing new uniforms which makes them motivated. Lastly, I bought 3 goats as a future investment for my kids' education. I intend to sell them at a profit when they mature and multiply to further their studies."

"It is over 6 years since my niece completed secondary school. Her dream of becoming a teacher was nearly unrealistic due to poverty in our family. For all those years, she was forced to volunteer as a part-time untrained teacher at the neighbouring primary. Being unable to support her achieve her vision due to lack of finances disturbed me a lot. After receiving the recent transfers, I spent $300 to enrol her into a teaching college in town. She is currently happily pursuing her diploma in education. In addition, I spent $200 to enrol back my son on the plumbing course that he was forced to drop out of college one year ago due to lack of school fees."

"Iam spending most of my recent transfer on plastering/improving my house."

"I hope to complete my house project before this year comes to an end"