"My primary focus at the moment is to guarantee the uninterrupted education of my four children, who are currently attending primary school. As they will soon transition to secondary school, where the tuition fees will be higher than what I currently pay, I have devised a plan to purchase additional goats for raising. This endeavor will enable me to meet the financial demands of my children's education by selling some of the goats when the need arises. By expanding my goat-rearing activities, I aim to secure a sustainable source of income that will support my children's educational journey without any disruptions."

"My greatest sense of accomplishment would be to support the education of all my five children until they reach the university level. I firmly believe that education is the key to lifting our family out of struggles and alleviating the burden on their father, who works tirelessly to provide for us. I know that my husband's income from selling livestock alone would not be enough to finance our children's studies. However, with the assistance of the monthly cash transfers, I envision a future where my children can pursue their education successfully. It is through education that they will have greater opportunities and help improve our family's overall well-being."

"There is nothing that would bring me greater joy than seeing my three children complete their primary and high school education. It would break my heart if they were deprived of learning opportunities due to a lack of finances to pay for their tuition fees. I firmly believe that education is the key to driving our family out of poverty, and I am willing to invest every penny I receive in supporting their education. As a widow who relies on charcoal making for income, I am not confident that this practice alone will be enough to see them through their educational journey. Therefore, with the assistance of the cash transfers, my hope is not only to finance their studies but also to establish a more stable source of income for our family's future."

"I am confident that the ongoing planting season will yield a bountiful harvest, providing enough food for my family in the upcoming months, possibly until the end of the year. This prospect gives me the opportunity to utilize the cash transfers to invest in livestock, specifically goats. With the previous cash transfers, I was able to acquire seven goats, and my goal is to continue expanding my herd. In the future, I plan to sell these animals to contribute to my family's needs, such as school fees for my children. Considering the current economic conditions, I anticipate that each of my five children will require at least $50 per academic term, and I aim to be financially prepared for these expenses."

"I hope to expand my business and invest more in livestock so that I will be able to save money for my children's education. I am grateful for the help I received from GiveDirectly."

"In my opinion, GD does well by fulfilling their promises to recipients and being punctual on doing so . Receiving the money in a timely manner has motivated me to also stay organized and work on my plans on time. For example, I have been able to start the planting activities at the appropriate time, ensuring that I maximize on the rainy season with chances of a successful harvest. I have not seen anything that the organization is not doing well and should improve."

"In my opinion, GD has done well sending us the transfers directly to our Mpesa accounts. This method ensures that the transfers reach the intended recipients without any intermediaries or local leaders involved reducing the risk of misallocation or delays in receiving the funds. I have not seen anything that the organization should improve."

"My goal is to establish a thriving livestock-rearing project. With the transfers I've received, I've already taken the initial steps by purchasing three chickens and one goat. One chick goes for $5 and to progress further, my plan is to begin the project next month and allocate a portion of my transfers to acquire at least two additional chickens each month. This expansion will help me work towards my goal of building a thriving and sustainable livestock enterprise."

"My goal is to join a driving school. Despite completing my primary education, I faced financial constraints that prevented me from pursuing further studies. However, I am determined to overcome this obstacle by diligently saving a portion of my income. By August of this year, I aim to have accumulated enough funds to enroll in the driving school which requires approximately $180 for the course fees and I am confident that I will achieve this goal and acquire the necessary skills to enhance my future prospects."

"Food insecurity is what is affecting us the most. We had depressed rainfall in the past and it was not possible to produce food crops on our farms. Our area is semi-arid and the adverse effects of climate change have had a toll effect on us such that putting food on the table is not easy. The recent rise in the cost of living has made things worse as the cost has doubled making it unaffordable. It seems to get hard every day and it breaks our hearts and diminishes our hopes of living a better life."