"When I received my second transfer, I made it a priority to build a house for my children. They had been struggling to find shelter, and most nights, they had to stay in neighbouring households. My own house was too small to accommodate them all, so I felt helpless seeing them go through this trouble. I spent $300 on building materials such as iron sheets, poles, nails, and timber to construct the house. Finally, I have a sense of peace knowing that my children have a comfortable shelter to call their own. I feel grateful for the progress that I've made for my children. In addition to the house, I'm pleased to have invested in livestock, which are valuable assets for my family's future. I bought a heifer and two goats, spending $160. This adds to my existing livestock, as I already own two cows and six goats. I plan to breed them and sell the offspring in the future to support my children’s education, including high school and college fees. I spent the remaining amount from the transfer on paying school fees for my children and buying food for my family."

"My goal for this year is to expand into livestock brokerage, with a particular focus on goats. It promises to be a profitable venture that will also bring me a sense of fulfillment. After purchasing the piece of land, I plan to use the transfers I receive to make this goal a reality. This investment is crucial for establishing a successful business and enhancing my financial stability. I deeply appreciate the support from GiveDirectly, as it has enabled me to accomplish so much."

"My goal for this year is to expand my livestock activities by buying more goats. I plan to use the upcoming transfers to achieve this. Having a larger stock of goats means that even after the project ends, I will have a valuable investment to rely on, creating a lasting legacy of this great initiative. I am pleased with the progress I have made so far, as it ensures my family will be well taken care of in case of any urgent needs. I am deeply grateful to GiveDirectly for their support."

"My mind right now is fixed on the goal of completing my education. The biggest loss would be not to be of service to the people who have made tremendous sacrifice to send me to school. I have the plan of starting animal farming once I am done with school to allow me get an income. This will allow me educate my younger brother who is also making sacrifices for me now to be at school."

"My dream is to have built a house of my own by this year August. I have already bought iron sheets, the building poles and some other building essentials which is a step in the right direction. My plan is to use the transfers to buy all the necessary material and have the construction start soonest possible. I am also soon finishing from mechanical technician training, my plan is to be employed for a while as I save to set up my own garage."

"I have a dream to build a new house for my family by February next year. I am planning to buy two iron sheets monthly from my transfers which will allow us to to cut down on building expenses. My husband will buy the rest of the construction of material with his earnings as a house construction worker. I also would want to buy chicken on a monthly basis at $4 each month which I hope to resell to buy goats and in turn sell the goats to buy cows which will allow us to get us an income. The cash transfers have allowed us to dream of a better tomorrow."

"I am currently in my fourth year of secondary school, and I am looking forward to completing my education soon. Right now, my focus is on my studies as I have some outstanding fees to settle. I plan to use my transfers to clear these balances. Additionally, in the upcoming years, I aim to build my own house. I intend to start using a portion of my monthly transfer to cover the building expenses. This way, I can gradually purchase the necessary materials until I have everything I need for construction. Owning a home provides a level of comfort that you don't get when you're relying on others for shelter. Therefore, I am optimistic that I can achieve my dream of having my own house through these transfers."

"After completing secondary school, I intend to pursue a college education. However, since my mother cannot afford to cover my tuition fees alone, I am considering poultry farming as an investment. Over the next year and beyond, I plan to gradually purchase chickens. I chose to invest in chickens due to their fast multiplication rate. Once they reach a sufficient number, I will sell them and use the proceeds to acquire goats. I believe that by raising goats and eventually selling them, I will be able to fund my college education."

"I am optimistic about the upcoming maize harvest on my 3-acre farm. , I expect to harvest around 60 bags of maize. Based on the contractual terms I have with the Kenya Seed Company market is readily available. They typically buy one kilogram at around $90 per bag. This should provide me with a good income that I can use to address my son's high school fees, which have been a concern. Beyond that, I plan to use part of the income to start a cereal-selling business. This diversification of income sources will help enhance my family's financial stability. Even if my crop farming fails in the future, the cereal business should provide a steady stream of profits that can cover our needs. The reliable market for my maize crop, combined with the potential profits from the cereal business gives me hope for a better tomorrow."

"The house I am currently living in is in a dilapidated condition. Given the many responsibilities I have with my family, I plan to carry out a few renovations every month until the house is in good condition and safe to live in. To achieve this goal, I plan to save a portion of my transfers in the coming months, which I will channel towards repairing the house. I am grateful for the financial support, as it is helping me take steps toward improving our living conditions."