Entrepreneur
Name
John K
Member since
September 2017
On-time repayments
31 installments • 74%
About Me
My name is John K. Kanyingi.
I'm a self-employed architect in Mombasa, Kenya.
I'm married and I have two children.
I studied in the University of Nairobi where I graduated with Bachelor of Architecture in the year 1996. After completing my studies I got employed in an architectural firm where I gained enough working experience. I sat for my professional exams in the year 2003 and consequently got registered as an architect with the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors.
My Business
I practice architecture and the construction industry here in Mombasa is growing steadily. I have a small scale firm and endeavour to grow and participate in higher levels as an architectural firm.
My income comes from fees I charge in the consultancy in the architectural design and supervision of buildings. My average monthly income is $900 which goes into paying rents, school fees, stationery, drafting & printing services among others.
I've continued to give pro bono services for construction of selected community projects such as children's homes, churches, schools and cases of affordable structures for people living in very inferior structures. In other categories of some community projects I've considered working with minimal charges or with tokens determined by the beneficiaries.
Loan Proposal
Last year, 2017, was an election year here in Kenya and the economy was greatly affected. Construction jobs are still very scarce due to the electioneering.
I have been asked to to do two residential house projects in two different counties outside my Mombasa home county. As such I have to travel and work outside my home town for four days.
I need $60 for return tickets, $90 for accommodation and food, and $100 for car hire for two days. The total amount I need is $250 so that I can travel and collect data for this work .
I expect to earn $2000 and my total expenses, including the travelling mentioned above, will be about $500. I therefore will be able to repay the loan, pay bills that will be due and save the rest for future recurrent expenditure.
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Loan Info
Project Type
Classic Loan
Disbursed amount
$237.00
Date disbursed
Feb 8, 2018
Repayment status
On Time
Projected term
2 months
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Lenders
Liechtenstein
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