A bigger freezer for my fish maws business

Evans Onyango

Nairobi, Kenya

15% repaid

Entrepreneur

Name

Evans Onyango

Member since

January 2014

On-time repayments

122 installments  •  76%

About Me

I started the business of selling fish bladder for export to the international market because it was readilly available and I could make an extra income from it and afford a decent living at the same time offer employment opportunities to the unemployed youth.The earnings from my business are re-invested in the business,for expansion purposes.My vision in future is to own a fish processing plant targeting both the local and international market.The fish processing plant will major in fish fillet and fish maws(swim bladder) and all the other by products from fish.the market is huge and it is possible with enough funding to achieve this objective.

My Business

The income to repay the loan will be derived from the sale of fish Maws which fetches good revenue in the international markets.The fish maws has a ready international market since it has varied uses in the pharmaceutical industry and in the medical field.it is widely used during delicate operations involving the human stomach and internal organs.it is used in the manufacture of the product used to sew up wounds and human body parts that have been operated on.The market is big and the supply at the moment is far too low compared to the demand.This makes the business highly lucrative,hence paying back the loan will not be a problem since I have the source and the ready market for the product.My customers prefer my business because of the professionalism that I display and the honesty that I project.This business like any other has risks inherent in it such as buying stale fish bladder,and buying undersize ones.Competition from the big players as is usual in any other business is a challenge that we contend with but with our networks throughout the supply chain,we are able to mitigate all these,and make profits.
On Monthly basis I spend Kshs.70,000 and make a profit of Kshs 20,000.With an increase of capital,we will be able to double our monthly profits greatly,and that is why Iam looking for a loan. This type of income per month,will ensure the loan is fully paid in time.

Loan Proposal

With the loan,I will purchase a bigger more powerful freezer for the fish maws.This is because the amount of fish maws have increased and I need more storage space and also because I am venturing into a new and a bigger market,so I need much more storage space to meet the demand.The price of the freezer is $762.The benefit of buying this freezer as I mentioned earlier is more cold storage space thus keeping the fish maws fresh for a longer period of time and this cushions me from price fluctuations and also will enable me to meet the increased demand of the new market.I expect my profit to increase by 40% on a lower estimation.

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Loan Info

Project Type

Classic Loan

Disbursed amount

$769.00

Date disbursed

May 20, 2015

Repayment status

Late

Projected term

67 months

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  • Evans Onyango    Dec 14, 2015

    Business is low at the moment. I am kindly requesting for an adjustment downwards for the time being.Thanks alot for understanding.

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  • Evans Onyango    Jun 4, 2015

    I have just purchased the new bigger freezer and need a bit of time to adjust then start repaying at a higher rate.Another reason is that fish levels have dwindled in the last one month but I expect a surge in quantity as soon as possible,then I will adjust the amount upwards. Kindly bear with me my dear lenders.I will never let you down.Thanks.

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  • Evans Onyango    May 21, 2015

    JEK8FD12WK Confirmed.You have received Ksh69,296.00 from Zidisha Inc. 600201 on 20/5/15 at 6:18 PM .Thank you thank you thank you My dear lenders!!! I have received the loan.God bless you!!Now I can buy the bigger freezer for my business.Thank you once again my dear lenders!

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  • Evans Onyango    May 19, 2015

    With this loan,I will buy a bigger freezer for my fish maws business.It will help me meet the ever increasing demand from my customers and it will also enable me to reach a wider market.Thank you my dear lenders.I will never let you down.

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  • Evans Onyango    May 18, 2015

    Thank you fair spirit for lending to me.I won't let you down.I still have a balance and I request for more lenders to come forth and help me.Thanks

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  • Evans Onyango    May 17, 2015

    Thanks Bobrm2k for lending to me.Be blessed and thank you ads68 for lending to me,be blessed.However I need more money and I appeal to lenders for help as I have only 2 days to go.

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  • Evans Onyango    May 14, 2015

    My dear lenders,kindly lend me so that I can finance the purchase a bigger more powerful freezer to meet the demand for my expanding business.Thank you.

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  • Evans Onyango    May 6, 2015

    Thank you very much my dear lenders for your continued help.The last loan enabled me to purchase a freezer for my fish maws and it tremendously improved my business because it has enabled me keep the fish maws fresh for a longer time which has enabled me sell competitively and not rely on vagaries of price dynamics .My earnings improved by 30%. This enabled me to employ two extra people to help me in the business thus I created job opportunities for them.My son is proceeding for college to pursue his nursing diploma.Last month I went on a two day game drive at Amboseli national park with my family.It was an amazing experience.Thank you my dear lenders!!

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    • CMK71    May 7, 2015

      Wonderful news! Congratulations and best wishes for your continued success.

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      • Evans Onyango    May 14, 2015

        Thanks so much CMK71.Your help over time is highly appreciated.Kindly come to my aid again.Thanks in advance.

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  • Evans Onyango    Apr 27, 2015

    The business has picked and there is an upsurge in demand for our products.I would wish to adjust my instalment payments accordingly. Thank you.

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  • Evans Onyango    Apr 27, 2015

    Thank you my lenders.My business has started to pick and I am hopefully that it will soon grow to greater heights.

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  • Evans Onyango    Apr 3, 2015

    Dear lenders,on Wednesday this week,I met Kerr y the client relationship intern for zidisha.We met in Nairobi and have a fruitful discussion.It was a great experience meeting her.Thanks.

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  • Evans Onyango    Apr 3, 2015

    Happy Easter to my dear lenders. May this easter period bring joy and peace to you and your family.Happy Easter!!!

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  • Evans Onyango    Mar 22, 2015

    I take this opportunity to thank my dear lenders for your continued support.I request for your continued support into the future.Thank you.

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  • Evans Onyango    Feb 15, 2015

    The business is currently low.The situation will improve in the next few weeks
    I plead with you my lenders to allow me to reschedule yet again for a temporary period then I will adjust the payment upwards.This is temporary my dear lenders. I am expecting the situation to improve in a couple of weeks to one month.Thank you

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  • Evans Onyango    Jan 29, 2015

    I would like to adjust the repayment amount downwards for the time being because the dry season has caught with us and will be around for a month or so.Hence it is hard for fishermen to catch enough stock of fish for all the needs.I would therefore like to adjust temporarily my repayment schedule for just a couple of weeks from now then will adjust upwards.The investment I made with the loan has been of a great benefit to my business.When fish is available,I am able to stock the fish maws till the price stabilizes then sell at a profit.It has enabled me employ two extra workers who have been of great help to the business.Thank you so much my lenders.I am looking forward to working with you for many years to come.Once again,thank you so much.

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  • Evans Onyango    Jan 7, 2015

    I have got a new buyer who has accepted to pay a higher price for the fish maws for a short period of time due to a high demand on his market.So I feel it is reasonable to give priority to the loan I have at Zidisha.With the loan I was given I purchased a freezer which has enabled me to keep my fish maws fresh all the time for my clients.I am grateful to My lenders for their continued support to me and I feel I am blessed to have joined Zidisha.I will continue with zidisha forever.I feel very lucky indeed.

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  • Evans Onyango    Jan 5, 2015

    The dry fish maws that I sell thanks to Zidisha and my worthy lenders.Thanks a million!

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  • Evans Onyango    Dec 23, 2014

    Merry Christmas to all my worthy lenders!! may you continue being blessed.

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    • CMK71    Dec 24, 2014

      A very Merry Christmas to you, and best wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year! It is wonderful to hear the success stories from the borrowers. Christy

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  • bconrad    Dec 2, 2014

    Dear Lenders,

    Due to a data entry error, a payment from Evans on November 21st was entered multiple times erroneously. Once this error is fixed in our system, the funds in your lender accounts will decrease accordingly. We apologize for this error and any inconvenience it causes you!

    Thank you,
    Bayle, Country Liaison Manager

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  • Evans Onyango    Nov 20, 2014

    My lenders,i would like to reduce my instalment payment because the business has gone down due to the government ban on fishing for two months to boost the population of fish in the lake.May I take this opportunity to assure you that I will increase my instalment payments immediately the ban is lifted by the fisheries department.This is indeed good for business because it will ensure that the nile perch fish multiply and increase in number which will enable businesses such as mine which is directly involved in nile perch fish to flourish.For now kindly bear with me my lenders.i assure you that I will never let you down no matter what.I need you my lenders for my business to grow and develop and I will keep being committed to you and to zidisha family which is of great help to my business both now and the future.Thank you my lenders for your commitment.May the Lord bless you abundantly.Thank you once again.

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