"As we are currently in the planting season, I am hopeful for a successful harvest of the maize crops I planted. Upon harvesting, my family will have enough food for a few months. During this period, I intend to use the cash transfers to venture into livestock investment. While I previously owned a few goats, I had to sell them to finance my five children's education. Acquiring livestock will provide a sustainable source of income even after the cash transfers end. The ability to sell livestock, such as goats, will enable me to secure funds for ongoing school fees and food expenses. This strategic plan aims to mitigate financial hardships beyond the next few years when the cash transfers conclude."

"I want to keep getting goats; right now, I have three that I bought using the cash transfers I received in the previous months. Since I don't have a stable source of income, well, apart from cash transfers, rearing goats is the main way I can support my family. This will also allow me to relieve the burden on my son, who works as a herdsman to provide for us. Having goats means I can sell them later to generate funds for urgent needs like food. They'll also be something I can rely on for income even after the cash transfers end."

"I eagerly anticipate expanding my livestock holdings, particularly by acquiring more goats, recognizing the potential for significant profit in this venture. The forthcoming transfers, as well as my existing ones, will be allocated toward purchasing these goats. Establishing a stable source of income through this business venture holds great importance to me, as it ensures that my children can receive a quality education. Education is a priority in my life, and having a reliable income stream will enable me to support my children's educational needs more effectively."

"It was around 3:30 pm, and I was at the garden harvesting green grams alongside my husband and children when I received an MPesa message from Segovia Technology. Excitement rushed in as I immediately shared the news with my husband. The following day, I withdrew the transferred money, and a sense of happiness enveloped our family. With the funds in hand, my first thought was to invest in expanding our livestock. I decided to purchase a goat to add to our existing three, seeing it as an opportunity to bolster our small herd. The prospect of growing our livestock holdings felt like a step toward securing our family's future."

"I bought land at 1,600,000/=. The remaining amount I had to purchase some construction materials such as iron sheets, nails, and building poles. I also bought a few household items such as a blanket and mattress"

"The last several weeks have seen a lot of rain, so it feels amazing to be in a house free of leaks after I fixed the leaky roof. I don't have to worry about getting wet as I did previously. My family is happy now that we are sleeping in a warm, dry place away from the rain and the cold."

"While I was at home engaged in construction work, I unexpectedly received a message confirming the receipt of $200. At the time, I wasn't aware that this sum was from GiveDirectly. I awaited a reversal from Safaricom or a call from the sender, assuming it might have been a mistaken transaction. However, I overheard my neighbors discussing receiving money from GiveDirectly, prompting me to verify the sender. That's when I realized that the funds were indeed from GiveDirectly. I immediately shared this with my wife, and as a family, we were overjoyed. We had various needs within our home, and with this support, we knew we were going to address them. Thank GiveDirectly for Your immense support."

"I SPENT MOST OF MY MONEY TO CONSTRUCT A GOOD KITCHEN"

"The recipient is going to enter his new house and have a better life."

"The recipient says he wants to have a farm and finish his house."