"GD helped us to leave from our poverty because we got food to eat and we got clothes to wear for those who didn't have them. Everything that GiveDirectly has done is good and I don't see anything to change for what it is doing, it should keep doing that."

"Clearing my children's school fees has been a game-changer for me. Before, it was always a constant source of worry, trying to figure out how to pay for their education. My two children in secondary school used to take turns attending school, as I struggled to find the money to pay for their fees. But now that I have cleared their fees, they can both attend school in time, every day. And the best part is, my daughter who is in form four no longer has to worry about being sent home due to unpaid fees. It's a huge weight off my shoulders and has made a tremendous difference in our daily lives."

"It is fresh in my mind that afternoon when I discovered that I had finally received my cash transfers. I was even on my farm, figuring out how I could cultivate the whole farm using my own hands. It was the happiest moment for me and my entire family because we were certain that the case would eventually help me put up a new house and hire someone to plough my farm."

"I had just arrived home from a school meeting when I noticed that my phone had been turned off. Upon switching it on, I discovered that there were two new messages. After going through them, I felt so happy to learn that they were Mpesa messages from GiveDirectly. I informed my spouse about the good news and started planning how we would withdraw the cash and pay the school fees for our kids."

"The GiveDirectly program's engagement with the community during their compound meetings is particularly fascinating. They employ the local dialect to ensure that the program objectives are not only met but also well understood. From my perspective, there isn't anything that needs to be changed about this approach."

"The loss of my cattle due to the prolonged drought in my area was a great disappointment. Thankfully, the cash assistance has given me a glimmer of hope to venture back into livestock rearing. As I consider restarting my livestock enterprise, I have decided to focus on goats. Goats are known for their resilience and ability to adapt to challenging environments, making them a suitable choice given the persistent drought in my area. By owning goats, I believe I can build a more sustainable and resilient livestock portfolio."

"If I didn't have to press financial constraints, particularly in terms of food, I would have allocated a significant portion of the cash transfers towards creating a stable income stream, such as acquiring goats for rearing. Currently, I carry a heavy burden of responsibilities as I have two wives and grandchildren to support. However, despite these obligations, I still have a strong desire to invest in goats. I recognize the potential of goat rearing as a sustainable income-generating activity. This will enable me to better support the education of my grandchildren and contribute to the overall well-being of my household."

"In the coming years, my main aspiration is to provide financial support for the education of my two grandchildren. Their parents currently lack a stable source of income to fully meet their educational needs. Additionally, I have a daughter who recently enrolled in a beauty college, and I am determined to support her by paying her fees. I believe that the cash transfers I receive will serve as a valuable tool in making these aspirations a reality. With this support, I am optimistic that I can make a positive impact on their lives and contribute to their success and well-being."

"With the ongoing rains, my goal is to cultivate enough crops on my three-acre land to provide sufficient meals for my family by the end of each growing season. To accomplish this, I understand that I will need to hire additional help during planting and harvesting times to ensure a successful crop yield. In addition to supporting agricultural activities, another important objective is to cover the cost of my monthly hypertension medication. Currently, I rely on my son for financial assistance in purchasing the medication, but I aspire to become self-sufficient in this regard. The cash transfers I receive provide a valuable opportunity to invest in these objectives and work towards achieving them."