"My husband is living with disability since he is blind. Since we are the only two people who stay full-time at home, It has forced me to stay indoors all through the day as I take care of him. This situation has hindered me from taking tasks outside home and it means, we fully depend on my son who works in Mombasa to send us some cash. Although he has been supportive, sometimes he fails to send us money because he has his family to support. Hence, I consider financial instability as my biggest challenge."

"The feeling of being jobless despite having dressmaking skills has never given me peace of mind ever since I got married, 7 years ago. Since our area's main economic activity is farming, this is what I have actively been engaged in. However, this is also not reliable because sometimes, our area experiences prolonged drought, which hinders us from doing farming. Under this situation, my household is food insecure and I always feel pain as a mother. Hence, the lack of a reliable source of income becomes my biggest challenge."

"Being a widow means raising my children single-handedly, a responsibility that has become so challenging to me. Although I managed to take my elder son to secondary school, he has never joined college. At home, my young son had to drop out of school when he was in standard seven due to financial instability. This has hindered us from living a decent life since I spent everything I had saved. As a mother, I feel so painful to desperately watch my children hanging around without any formal job. This situation has devoured my joy since I have a fear of them being involved in some vices that can ruin them. Hence, I consider financial constraints as what has made my life harder."

"With the recent $450 transfer from GiveDirectly, I made a thoughtful investment in my future. I used the funds to purchase four goats and build a safe enclosure for them. This decision holds promise for both the present and the future. Not only will these goats provide me with valuable resources such as milk, meat, and offspring, but as they multiply, they will also increase my financial security. By ensuring their safety and well-being in a secure enclosure, I am laying the foundation for a sustainable source of income that will help meet my needs both now and in the years to come."

"I don't have any specific feedback about GiveDirectly programs, but I want to express my gratitude with a simple "THANK YOU." Their support has meant a lot to me, and I appreciate everything they've done."

"With the recent $450 transfer from GiveDirectly, I made transformative choices for my family's future. First, I allocated $200 to build a new home. Previously, we lived in a temporary makeshift structure, but now, we finally have a place to call home. This new home provides us with comfort and security, a sanctuary where we can thrive. Additionally, I invested the remaining $200 in buying four goats. These goats aren't just animals; they represent a long-term investment in our financial stability. With careful care and breeding, they have the potential to provide us with a sustainable source of income for years to come. Overall, these decisions have brought about positive changes in our lives, offering us both shelter and opportunity for the future."

"Lack of reliable source of income is the current challenge I am facing in life. I do subsistence farming and my husband does casual jobs earning very little income which caters for food and school fees. I have three children schooling at primary level but due to lack of school fees they have been out of school for four days now. This has affected to their performances.The community is dry and the family depends on food from shop and due to the little income the family has been going without food."

"I'm planning to get myself a cow, as I don't currently have one. Having a cow would be transformative for my family. It means we could have a steady supply of milk for our tea and for the children, something we've only been able to enjoy once in a while, buying milk on days when we could afford it. With the small piece of land I have, I plan to manage this cow well. Not only would the cow provide milk for our daily needs, but it also opens up an opportunity to sell any surplus milk. This extra income could make a significant difference for us. As the cow multiplies and we have more milk to sell, I dream of using the income to pay for my children's school fees, especially when they reach high school. This cow represents hope for my family's future, offering us a way to become more self-sufficient and secure a better education for my children."

"At present, I lack a concrete plan for the coming year and beyond due to the absence of a reliable source of income, despite numerous ongoing obligations. My current focus is on supporting my daughter, who is hospitalized and awaiting an amputation procedure for her left leg. My prayers and hopes are centered on the success of this procedure. Once completed, I will have the opportunity to redirect my attention towards other goals that I believe will shape the outcome of the year."

"Despite our heavy reliance on livestock farming, purchasing food has become increasingly challenging due to soaring prices caused by scarcity and the monopolization of the market by a few successful producers. Looking ahead to the coming year and beyond, my priority is to reduce our dependence on purchased food items for my family of three by intensifying our focus on farming, particularly with the onset of rain after periods of drought. As I age, my primary objective is to ensure an ample supply of food for my grandchildren, who rely on me for sustenance. Despite owning a piece of land, the detrimental effects of drought have made harvesting increasingly difficult. Nonetheless, I remain determined to overcome these challenges and enhance our food security through improved farming practices which include irrigation, and timely planting."