"As I mentioned before, my current home is too small to comfortably accommodate my family, so I am still working toward my dream of building a new, larger, two-roomed house. With the ongoing support from GiveDirectly, my plan this year and beyond is to keep gradually purchasing building materials. I intend to use income from my side hustles, such as cooking and selling food, to bring this dream closer to reality. Also, with my children in school, I am committed to using part of my transfers to cover their school fees, ensuring they can continue their education without disruption. Additionally, I plan to save a portion of each transfer to eventually buy more goats, hoping they will multiply over time and become a valuable resource for us that we can rely on especially when this program ends. I am truly grateful for the support and opportunities GiveDirectly has provided for my family and me."

"The transfers from GiveDirectly have brought so much hope to my family, especially in securing my children’s education. For the coming year and beyond, I plan to continue dedicating part of these funds to cover their school fees, ensuring they can stay in school and focus on their studies. In addition, I intend to invest another portion of the transfers in livestock, such as goats and chickens, with the hope that they will multiply and grow in value over time. These animals will become a valuable asset, providing us with a stable source of support, especially for the future when this program ends. I am truly grateful for the support GiveDirectly has provided. It has given us a brighter outlook on what lies ahead."

"My health condition remains a central part of my life, and I plan to keep managing it carefully. In the coming year and beyond, I intend to continue using a portion of my GiveDirectly transfers to support my health needs so I can lead a better life. Additionally, with my house having collapsed, I am now in the process of building a new one. I plan to keep allocating part of my transfers toward purchasing building materials to complete my two-roomed house. Once it is finished and my health is stable, I will finally have a home to return to, rather than depending on my brother, who has been helping me manage my condition. Thereafter, my next goal is to use part of the transfers to buy a goats, hoping they will multiply over time increasing in number and value. I am optimistic that this small investment will provide a reliable source of support for me, especially when this program eventually comes to an end. I am deeply grateful for these transfers, which have not only helped me manage my health but also allowed me to work towards having a home of my own."

"Living without a proper house was a struggle for me and my five children. We had been sharing one small roof, and it was not a good environment for them to sleep in. When I received the cash transfer of $450, I knew I had to invest it in constructing a room made of iron sheets. This new home would provide my children with a safe space to sleep and grow. My husband is a farmer, while I run a small business selling foodstuff, but our lives were turned upside down when the floods destroyed our five acres of vegetables and butternuts, which we depended on for food and income.I decided to use the entire amount to build this room, as it was a necessity for our family. With the floods, we had lost everything we were hoping to rely on, and it felt like we were starting from scratch. Constructing the room not only gave us shelter but also restored some stability to our lives. I felt a sense of relief knowing my children would have a safe place to call home. Furthermore, this investment in a new house represents hope for a better future. Having a solid structure will allow us to focus on rebuilding our lives and pursuing our farming and business goals. I am grateful for the support that made this possible, and I believe this new beginning will help us recover from the hardships we faced."

"My husband works as a tour guide, it's our main source of income. Ever since after the COVID-19 pandemic the tourism sector was hit. Additionally, in recent years Lake Baringo has been expanding submerging most of the hotels which host tourists. This has made our household income low, we're not able to educate our children or provide good living conditions. I have a daughter who completed secondary education two years ago and has not been able to join college due to lack of funds. It worries me a lot seeing our daughter at home not being able to pursue her dream of being a nurse."

"The officers gave us good advice on how to spend this money wisely, ensuring we used it for positive purposes. They made sure that everyone in our community was enrolled, showing they do not discriminate. I appreciate how they treated us with respect and listened to our needs. There was nothing negative about my experience with the officers; they were helpful and kind. Overall, I am grateful for their support and guidance."

"The floods took everything from me, leaving my family in despair. Five goats, twenty chickens, and even my clothes were swept away, and one of our houses collapsed, dragging my life down to zero. I felt hopeless as my generator was also destroyed, and with five children to care for, the burden became unbearable. However, when I received the unconditional cash transfer, it felt like a new beginning. I used $350 to pay a down payment on a plot of land far away from the floods, where my family could finally settle and rebuild our lives.Furthermore, I allocated $50 for my children's school fees because education is crucial for their future. I want to ensure they have the opportunity to learn and grow despite our struggles. The remaining money went towards buying small essentials like food and medicine for our remaining livestock. My wife and I work casual jobs and farm to make ends meet, but it has been challenging since the floods caused sickness and forced us to relocate.This support from GiveDirectly has been a blessing in our lives. We were overwhelmed by the difficulties we faced, but now we have hope for a better future. I feel grateful for the chance to start anew and provide for my family again. With this help, we can focus on rebuilding our lives and ensuring our children have a brighter future."

"My plan is to focus on farming by planting green grams and beans, as they require fewer expenses and ripen in less than three months. This approach will help me grow food for my family and potentially earn income by selling the surplus. I believe that investing in these crops will provide immediate benefits and support my children's education. Additionally, I aim to create a sustainable source of food at home, reducing our reliance on casual jobs. I hope to build a better future for my family through these efforts. Overall, I am determined to make the most of this opportunity and improve our lives."

"In the coming years, I want to focus on farming by planting beans and vegetables because they grow quickly, usually in about two months. This fast turnaround will help me generate income to pay for my children's school fees. Furthermore, I hope to have enough surplus food at home, ensuring my family is well-fed. I believe that with careful planning and hard work, I can improve our living situation. By prioritizing crops that yield quickly, I can create a stable foundation for my family’s future. Ultimately, my goal is to provide a better life for my children and help them succeed in their education."

"I have no option other than to relocate because where I live is prone to flooding. My plan is to buy a piece of land away from the floods so that I can have a safe place to live and work. Once I have my new land, I will open a business there to support myself and my family. This change will allow me to continue with my life without the constant worry of losing everything to water. I believe that having a stable location will help me focus on building a better future. In the coming years, I want to create a secure environment for my children and ensure they have the opportunities they deserve."