"In our elderly age, my spouse and I find ourselves living alone as our children have all grown and started their own families. Our simple home, a single-room structure made of metal sheets all around, has been our home for years. GiveDirectly's support brought lots of hope into our lives, and with the final transfer, we decided to address a pressing need: a separate house for our visiting grandchildren. Despite the challenges posed by our current dwelling, including leaks in the roof, we managed to make it more habitable. We allocated $300 for construction materials and $70 for labor, completing the new house that now offers us and our guests more space and comfort. Additionally, we invested $70 in purchasing food to sustain us and used the remainder to acquire essential household items, including utensils to replace our old and worn-out ones. We are immensely grateful for the opportunity to improve our living conditions and create a welcoming space for our family."

"Receiving $450 from GiveDirectly brought a wave of possibilities into my life. At 84 years old, I knew exactly how I wanted to utilize these funds. Firstly, I prioritized security for myself and my belongings by investing $330 to fence my compound. This decision not only brings peace of mind but also ensures a safe environment. With dreams of starting a small home garden, I allocated some funds to purchase fruit trees like mangos, known to thrive in our region of Baringo. This venture not only promises fresh produce but also fills my days with purpose and joy. Recognizing the importance of nourishment, I set aside $40 to buy food, ensuring that my nutritional needs are met. Lastly, fulfilling a longstanding desire, I dedicated $50 towards my grandson's cultural circumcision ceremony, a meaningful tradition I've always wanted to support. Overall, these funds have enabled me to enhance my security, invest in my future, nurture my well-being, and celebrate cherished traditions."

"With the recent $200 transfer from GiveDirectly, I tackled our pressing hunger issue first. Allocating $150 for food, my family now eats well, and our happiness knows no bounds. Despite the tough market conditions, I invested $50 in boosting my tomato business. Surprisingly, amidst the challenges, I manage to save $10 a day, ensuring a brighter future for us."

"I have constructed my new house and also bought a cow"

"I bought a piece of land at 3500000 and a cow at 1100000"

"Created a new business"

"I had traveled to a nearby town, approximately a 2-hour drive from my home, to undertake some casual work for the day in hopes of earning a little extra money for my family. Around 5pm, while engaged in my tasks, a notification appeared on my phone. Upon opening it, I discovered that GiveDirectly had sent us money. Immediately, I called my wife to share the wonderful news and she received them with immense joy. It had been quite some time since we had encountered such uplifting news, which rekindled our spirits and reminded us of life's wonders. In our household, I live with my wife and 7 children. Among them, 4 are my biological children, and 3 are the children of my late sister, who passed away 4 years ago. I assumed responsibility for my late sisters' children as they had no one else to care for them. Among the 7 children, there are 5 girls and 2 boys. They currently share a single room, which isn't ideal, especially considering that some of them are entering their teenage years. Providing separate rooms would afford them the privacy they need as they continue to grow. My wife is currently unemployed, and I earn a living as a local palm wine vendor. However, our earnings are modest and do not suffice for adequately providing for our family and building a house."

"My husband serves as a procurement officer at a secondary school, while I operate a tailoring business in our village. Almost all of my earnings and husband's salary is channeled towards loan payments, a loan we took to buy a Shamba so that we could have a place to do farming. We have 4 children whom we live with, and they have been in dire need of beds and mattresses because they have been sleeping on worn-out bedding, and the beds were not comfortable for them to have a restful sleep. Upon receiving the transfer, I dedicated $500 towards purchasing 2 beds, 2 mattresses, and bed linen for my four children, with whom I reside. It saddened me deeply to see them enduring discomfort on worn-out mattresses and beds. The loan repayment made it difficult for us to raise money to buy them good beds and mattresses. Upon receiving the transfer, I dedicated $500 towards purchasing 2 beds, 2 mattresses, and bed linen for my children. Witnessing their peaceful sleep in their new beds, free from tossing and turning, filled me with immense joy. Prioritizing their need for new beds has always been my top priority, but our financial situation made it seem unattainable.With $47 remaining from the transfer, I chose to reinvest it in my tailoring business, which has been my livelihood for nearly a decade. This additional capital infusion has boosted my business's revenue, allowing me to generate supplementary income to meet our family's daily needs."

"I want to put up a business and grow more crops, do poultry"

"GiveDirectly has profoundly impacted me. My dream of reuniting with my daughter is becoming a reality, something that would have taken me many more years to achieve on my own. Both my daughter and I are now filled with happiness because we have always longed to be together again. With this newfound opportunity, I can redirect my earnings from charcoal burning towards providing for my soon-to-be family."