"Lack of reliable job is the challenge I am currently facing in life.I do casual jobs earning approximately $50 per month which caters for food and school fees for my son who is schooling at Mtwapa secondary. He has school fees balance of $80 this has made him sometimes miss classes."

"I am a widow living with my four children. The husband died seven years ago and since then I took the responsibility of raising the family alone. I do casual jobs earning approximately $30 per which caters for school fees and food. The bigger part of it goes to school forcing the family go without food for sometimes. As I mother I feel bad seeing my young children taking two or more days without food. Sometimes they miss school due to hunger. Food shortage is the challenge I am currently facing in life."

"Food shortage is the challenge I am currently facing in life. My husband and I does casual jobs earning approximately $20 per month which caters for food only and it is not enough to sustain us the whole month. A bigger part of the month we go without food and I do breast feed. It is hard time for me sure."

"Lack of reliable income is the challenge I am currently facing. My husband is a casual work at Kilifi earning approximately $80 per month and I am just a house wife with no income. My husband income caters for food and school fees and it is not enough. My two children are schooling at Dida primary and they have a collective balance of $35. This has made them miss class for a week."

"My objective is to increase the amount of money I make from the tailoring business I am now operating. I believe that once I get there, I'll be able to achieve a lot. I will also have enough money saved by the time my children enrol in higher education to pay for their schooling. Since I have a plan to grow the business over the next two months, I'm optimistic that this is going to happen promptly."

"GiveDirectly made an outstanding job of improving our lives in my entire region. Since we all have various needs in our homes, I thought it was a good idea to give us the choice to choose what works best for us. The village's peace and cohesion have even improved as a result of this. As they continue to stay in different villages, I haven't been able to identify any specific areas where they as an organization fell short and should be improved."

"I spent $280 on purchasing a 2000-liter water storage tank. We frequently have water scarcity during the dry season, therefore the tank will collect and store water during the rainy season which will later be used during dry season. By having the tank, we can avoid the high costs of purchasing water during times of scarcity. Additionally, I used $27 to expand the road to my home, as it was too narrow and posed difficulties for vehicles to pass through. Improving the accessibility and convenience of our road was important for our daily transportation needs. Given the unreliable nature of my income, which is heavily dependent on farming activities as it is susceptible to weather changes, I used the remaining funds from the transfer to buy food for my family of five. I am optimistic that the food will last us for a month."

"I can vividly remember the moment it happened. It was precisely 3:10 PM, and I was at home, enjoying a moment of relaxation while keeping an eye on my goats. Suddenly, my phone buzzed, indicating a new Mpesa notification message. To my delight, I discovered that GiveDirectly had sent me some money. The news instantly uplifted my spirits, filling me with joy. Bursting with excitement, I quickly shared the wonderful surprise with my wife, who shared in my happiness. With a newfound enthusiasm, I eagerly started devising plans on how best to make use of the funds."

"With a vision for progress, I have ventured into goat farming by purchasing two goats with my recent transfer. Simultaneously, I am planning to build a new house to replace my current old and leaky dwelling. To fund the house project, I intend to raise and sell more goats when the time is right. Through this strategic approach, I am paving the way towards a brighter future and a secure home."

"United in our dream, my husband and I aspire to build a spacious and stable home for our family of eight. With our current small metal sheet house no longer meeting our needs, we are determined to save and contribute towards our shared goal. Through careful financial planning and pooling our resources, we envision constructing a beautiful stone house that will provide the space and comfort our family deserves. Filled with hope and dedication, we embark on this journey to create a haven where our family can thrive and create cherished memories."