"My current goal is to fence my farm within the next 12 months. This is because I'd like to have a situation where I may walk wherever I please without worrying that the goats will trample my crops. Even though I know it won't be enough, I intend to use a portion of my upcoming transfer to accomplish this. Nevertheless, I have faith that God will provide a means in due time."

"We once had access to water that we would use to irrigate our crops. Unfortunately, the water was changed to benefit those who were planting Kenyan seed corn. My current goal is to rent a small plot of land where I will mostly produce food crops for my family. Since I am getting older and can no longer perform tedious work like menial tasks, this will have a positive impact on my life."

"I purchased ten pieces of iron sheets and some steel when I got my second transfer. I intend to construct a more opulent home for myself using these resources. This is because I don't like where my current home is located. For a very long time, I had wanted to relocate to another area of my farm but had not been able to do so because of a lack of resources. In addition to these, I bought some millet seeds and hired some individuals to help me prepare my field for planting and weeding. Since these crops are more prevalent in our region and are drought resistant, I decided to go with them. Additionally, I spent money on a water storage tank and some food items."

"What I appreciate about Givedirectly is that I have complete control over how I spend the cash; no one can make me do anything against my will. My opinion was that everything was done well and keep doing the good work!"

"The excellent officials at Givedirectly take the time to talk to you and make sure you understand everything; they are so kind to us. This is what I appreciate about them. I'm also appreciative that they provided assistance in our region because we are so in need. However, there is one thing I can ask for: please keep providing assistance to us as we still require it."

"I had gone to check on my cows in a nearby grazing field, and I had left my phone at home. When I returned later that evening, I heard my son exclaim joyfully that I had received money from my phone. I was curious as to who might have sent me money or if it had been sent to the wrong person. However, I assumed that GiveDirectly had also promised to send money. When I asked who the sender was, I was overjoyed because it was my first transfer from GiveDirectly. I thanked them because I had tried to raise fees for my son, who is pursuing an ICT course; he was on the verge of missing his exams, and receiving the transfer gave us some hope."

"My most pressing need was a comfortable place to live with my family. When I got the transfer, I spent the majority of it on building materials like iron sheets, timber, nails, and building poles. I am currently in the process of constructing a decent iron-roofed house and moving out of the grass-thatched hut where I have been living for years. In addition, I purchased three goats for KES 10,000, which I am currently keeping on my homestead. I already had some, and my goal is to buy more because they are valuable assets on which I can rely in the event of a financial emergency. My expectation is that they will reproduce and multiply and that I will be able to easily sell their offspring to educate my children when they enter high school. I do not have a source of income, and it might be difficult to raise the necessary fees when the time comes, so I can rely on the goats. I used the rest of the money to buy food, including maize flour, to ensure that my family had enough to eat."

"I remember my neighbour visiting my home and inquiring whether I had also received funds from GiveDirectly. Caught up in my farm work, I hadn't checked my phone for some time, so I promptly did so. To my delight, I discovered a Mpesa message indicating that I had indeed received money from GiveDirectly. It was the most uplifting news I had received in quite some time. Knowing that I could now prepare my land during the planting season filled me with immense gratitude. I recognized this as a tremendous blessing and felt truly thankful for the support I had received."

"The most significant difference now is my newfound ability to invest in farming without financial struggles, which was not possible before. I am thrilled to have finally realized this dream, as it gives me hope of securing an ample food supply this year. I am eternally grateful for the incredible gift I received from GiveDirectly, which has made all of this possible."

"The biggest difference between the past and the present is our ability to invest the funds we received into our farm, fostering hope for a plentiful harvest. This prospect ensures that we will have an ample food supply at home, alleviating any concerns about how to manage our finances. I am sincerely grateful for the financial support we received, as it has empowered us to improve our living standards significantly."