"In the coming year and beyond, my main goal is to buy a water tank. Fetching water from the available wells has become increasingly challenging with my current age, and with the assistance of my daughter, we've resorted to ordering water through motorbikes, which can be costly. Additionally, I prioritize monitoring my health and regularly visit the hospital for check-ups. To support these efforts, I engage in robe-making and use the proceeds to purchase water, as having a convenient and reliable water source is essential for my well-being and daily life. This is what I hope to accomplish in the near future to improve my living conditions."

"I recived my last transfer when I had alreafy used all the secomd transfer to build a bigger and better house for my family. For a long time, my wife and I had lived in a small house that was divided into two rooms. The rooms were so small and we could not get the much needed comfort from it. Having received the third transfer, I decided to buy firniture fo be used in the newly built house. I bought a mattress, a bed and some clothes for my wife and myself. I also got to cement the floor ofy house with the last transfer. We now have two houses and had plenty of food throughout the period that we received the cash. Because of our age, we can hardly manage any odd casual jobs like the yojng people do. This has meant that we rely heavily on suppprt from our children who are in a position to make ends meet. GiveDirectly came in with a lot pf relief on us and our children."

"I used $150 from my last transfer of $450 to purchase cement that was meant to improve my house by cementing the floor. I also used another $100 to purchase iron sheets and other building materials for my newly constructed store. The remaining amout of $200 was ised to erect gathers in my house and to buy food for my family as well. I am so impressed and delighted about the water tank that I bought with the hep of GiveDirectly transfers. This has seen me have enough water in my compound unlike before when I would have to rely on a motorcycle to get clean drinking water in my compound. I could not travel for long distances in search of clean drinking water because of my old age. I am extremely happy that I am no longer prone to waterborne diseaseses that would come about as a result of using insafe water for local household consumption. Once I get enough money, I will be able to use the money to cement the floor of my house to make it more comfortable and easier to maintain."

"From the very start of the program, we were treated with utmost respect and received exceptional service. The sensitization meetings provided us with a clear understanding of the program's goals and purpose. We were also given the chance to ask questions, and the responses we received were comprehensive and considerate. The program was carried out with transparency, and we did not come across any fraudulent activities. All in all, I am highly content with the services provided by the organization, and we encountered no unexpected issues."

"Receiving the transfer was the most significant blessing I have encountered in my life, primarily because of the urgent needs we faced. Our long-held dream of having a pit latrine within our household had been affected by financial constraints. We relied on farming and my husband's income from a small retail shop, which barely covered our basic necessities, particularly the hefty school fees for our three children in secondary school. However, upon receiving the transfer, I spent $130 to construct a latrine, a luxury we did not have as we were accustomed to relieving ourselves in the open. Additionally, I used $320 to purchase a water tank, as my health prevented me from carrying water on my back. The impact of this milestone on my life has been profound, and I am immensely grateful for the remarkable improvements it has brought about."

"Food insecurity is the challenge I am currently facing in life. My husband and I are aged and we are living alone. Children live at Mombasa and they rarely visit. This makes our immunity lower hence growing weak."

"Food insecurity is the challenge I am currently facing in life. I am a widow living alone in the compound. My husband died so many years ago and after the death of the husband all the children moved to other areas with their family and left me alone. I do casual jobs but due to my age I cannot do hard activities thus most of the time I go without food. I have really grown weak."

"Lack of reliable job is the challenge I am currently facing in life. I do house roofing as my job in the community. For the last six months , I have not secured any job in the area and this makes me struggle in life. My family has gone without food because of lack of job for me."

"My current priority is to ensure that my four children can attend school comfortably. I have had challenges covering their tuition fees, occasionally having to turn to relatives for assistance. These difficulties arose when my husband's ability to work was compromised by illness, and although he occasionally engages in manual labor, his health constraints limit him. I now rely solely on the monthly transfers to meet the financial requirements of their education. My ultimate aim is to witness their educational success, and I intend to use the monthly transfers to ensure their fees are consistently paid on time, thereby preventing any interruptions in their education."

"In the coming years, my focus will be dedicated to maximizing the potential of my land, which lies adjacent to the river. I intend to meticulously execute all farming activities, ensuring timely planting, utilizing proper farm inputs, and implementing thorough irrigation practices. By providing the ideal conditions for my crops, I aim to significantly increase my harvest. This abundance will guarantee that my family does not face any shortages and enjoys a consistent supply of food."