"For the past few months, I have been sleeping on a broken bed. The more I sleep on it, the more it becomes wobbly, which scares me as it may completely disintegrate one day and probably hurt me. Besides, sleeping under such conditions is uncomfortable. I would love to obtain another bed in the near future. After that, I wish to secure livestock such as goats and chickens for rearing purposes only. Since I cannot actively work at my old age, keeping livestock will help me build wealth at the very least and allow me to support the needs of my family."

"When the first transfers finally arrived, I was filled with gratitude I couldn't believe that someone had given me this money, no questions asked. It wasn't just the financial support that meant so much to us, it was the feeling that we weren't alone in our struggles. I felt seen and heard in a way that I hadn't before, and that made all the difference. The impact of the unconditional transfers went far beyond just financial relief. We felt like we had been given a second chance at life, but more importantly, this is like a great opportunity to start fresh and build a better future for ourselves."

"I am so grateful to have received unconditional funds, which have made a significant impact on my life. With the transfers I was able to address some of the most pressing needs for myself and my family. Firstly, I knew that water is essential, especially in the dry season when water is scarce. Therefore, I used $ 150 to purchase two water tanks with a capacity of 5000 liters each, as well as pipes and gutters. This has made it much easier to collect and store water, which has been a great relief for my family and me. I used $ 100 to buy food for my family. We had been struggling to make ends meet, and this came at a time when we needed it most. I was able to purchase enough food to last us for a while, which has been a significant relief. Lastly, I had been struggling with an old car that had been giving me a lot of trouble. With $ 200, I decided to repair the car, and it is now running smoothly. This has been a significant relief, especially since I use the car to travel to work every day and use it for taxi business at times."

"My goal now is to seek specialised medical services that can help me overcome my epileptic condition that has persisted for years. I am even afraid of engaging myself in some beneficial activities because of this condition. My parents were unable to meet the expenses for the frequent check-ups but ever since I began receiving the money, I have been treated well and on time, and my prayer is that before the project comes to an end, I will have recovered."

"I currently do not have a new goal besides using the transfers on meeting my basic needs like food. I am relying on the monthly transfers to do a shopping of adequate foodstuffs every month that can last for weeks. I am also doing farming which I believe if I succeed to have a good harvest, I will be able to channel my transfers to other ventures like buying livestock such as goats to keep in my homestead."

"I am now able to adequately provide for my family because of the transfers. Since I do not have a source of income to depend on or someone to support me, the transfers are my only hope. I am now cultivating and I believe that when I successfully get a good harvest, which will ensure I have adequate food in my household, I will be able to invest the money in other avenues, like buying livestock."

"Since receiving my first payment from GiveDirectly, the most significant change in my daily life has been the sense of reassurance and security I now have. I had complete faith in GiveDirectly, and I was pleased that they kept their word, allowing me to address the ongoing food-related challenges my family was facing. Knowing that my children will no longer go to bed hungry, I am able to rest more easily and with peace of mind."

"I was initially skeptical about receiving money from GiveDirectly during enrollment and could nor believe that it will come to pass. However, at around 4:00pm, just some weeks after, I received a message that was surprising but with exciting news. Upon reading the message, I was extremely delighted. Since my children were still in school, I was unable to share the news with anyone. Nevertheless, I informed my husband over the phone, who was also thrilled, as we had already made plans on how to spend the money."

"I live in a house made of mud and it is my goal to live in a more permanent house that will make my work during cleaning much easier. With this, it is my desire to build a brick house for my family and I believe that I will achieve this with time. In addition, it's my desire to own a piece of land where I can build some rental units. This will be an investment that I will not only enjoy but my children will also live to benefit from it. With the rental units in place and all occupied, it will be much easier for me to meet my family's needs on time."

"We formed a savings group in January with an aim of saving part of our transfers and later using it to improve our living standards. We're 25 members and I have been saving KES 1000 monthly. We will divide the money that we will be having in December as per everyone's contribution. Currently, I am planning to spend this money to start up a restaurant business that will enable me to generate income. This is because I am currently a house wife and I depend on my husband who also have other responsibilities since I am his second wife. I believe that by starting a business, my life will change positively and I will have something tangible that will always remind me of GiveDirectly."