Loan to attend family fundraising, upcountry

Erick

Bombolulu, Kenya

100% repaid

Entrepreneur

Name

Erick

Member since

February 2015

On-time repayments

103 installments  •  50%

About Me

Am a Kenyan man aged 25 years.I was born in a polygamous family with two brothers,one sister and three step brothers.My mum is the second wife to my dad and am the second last born in our family.My mum passed on when i had completed my primary level class eight in the year 2004 leaving my dad unable to take care of us.I fortunately managed my fourth form in 2009.I enrolled for my college studies but the financial state of my father could not allow me anymore proceed anymore so i had to drop out to upkeep myself because i had moved from the village to the coastal town called Mombasa.Since i needed rent,food,clothing and several other necessities,i was desperate for a job or any other business to help cope with life.My younger brother too needed assistance from me since my step brothers were not stable too to assist and had their own families to take care of and my elder brother who took me from the village had been sacked from where he was working hence was unemployed by then.

My Business

I started buying phone accessories ranging from covers,batteries,watches from wholesale traders and selling them to my clients at a rented stall in town.I could manage to get a double income that helped me pay for the rent and meet my needs.
I later started selling chargers,memory cards,and by then through the knowledge i had gained from phones,i now can service phones,change mic and do flashing something i learn t from a technician i was close with.
I found this business so easy to operate and good income since i have very few competitors around me as it is also convenient for me as it gives me time to break on a weekend to attend church services.
On a good day i make sales up to 4000 and on low sales they turn to 1500.
From the profits i get,i pay rent for the stall,pay for my house rent,pay my younger brother's rent who is in college in another town,and sustains me and fare as well.

Loan Proposal

Once again dear lenders,i hereby request for your assistance towards an upcoming family fundraiser back at my village home on 10.02.2017.My cousin was among the candidates who sat for their K.C.S.E examinations last year and fortunately managed a C+. As a family we organized a fundraising in support for his college fees he is yet to join by May.
We set a target of $58 for relatives and friends so as to give a higher stake for any willing person that will donate something.Since i have several bills to settle including rent for the shop and at my place where i live,am left with little to spend as bus-fare and to sustain me at home 900km away.
If am able to get the little help,i know i will even be in a position to buy my dad a pair of shoes as an appreciation or even buy him some sugar.May God bless you so much as you look forward towards funding me.Thank you so much.

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Loan Info

Project Type

Classic Loan

Disbursed amount

$91.00

Date disbursed

Feb 5, 2017

Repayment status

On Time

Projected term

2 months

Lenders

TomF925

www.AfricaLeap.com, United States

Matching Fund

Sterling, United States

Paul Buchheit

Mountain View, United States

PG

Paul Graham

United States

Craig Newmark

United States

The Zinc Team

San Francisco, United States

Humble Bundle Community

San Francisco, United States

Paul Buchheit

Mountain View, United States

Japh

Hobart, Australia, Australia

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  • Erick    May 23, 2017

    Am so much humbled for the great job you have done for me.May you be blessed so much for the endless effort to see people out there succeed.I am going to make my house look great again.I lack how to express my gratitude to you guys.Thanks so much.

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  • Erick    May 23, 2017

    Thanks dear lenders,may you be blessed so much.I lack a way to show my appreciation.Please continue with your endless support to see me through.

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  • Erick    May 20, 2017

    Dear lenders,am pleased to inform you that am happy man.What you did to me made me receive great honor and respect. My cousin is in college right now and i thank you for your sincere and kind hearts.May God be with you and bless you abundantly.

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  • Mercy    Mar 30, 2017

    Hello Lenders,

    Erick has promised to settle his arrears by next week.


    Thanks
    Mercy

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  • Erick    Mar 6, 2017

    Hello guys,thanks for your patience and may God bless you.I fell sick for a couple of weeks and was not in a position to communicate in time but thanks am alright now and thing will be okay.Am going to arrange to repay the outstanding balance and see my rate grow.Sorry dear lenders but all will be okay.

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  • Erick    Feb 6, 2017

    Am grateful that the loan was disbursed to my number yesterday evening.Be blessed for all you have done to help me see my cousin start his studies.Thanks so much and be blessed.

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  • Erick    Feb 2, 2017

    thanks once again dear lenders for such a kind response to my plea.With this loan am going to give my dad a surprise as well as to see my cousin join college.Out of God's blessings am also going to lend a hand as a sign of appreciation.Be blessed so much and I won't let you down in this.

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  • Erick    Feb 1, 2017

    thanks dear lenders for your support.please join hands to help me get funded in time.be blessed.

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  • TomF925    Jan 31, 2017

    Congratulations to your cousin! While you are in the village of your youth, see if solar lamps are in use. It might be a business opportunity for you. Or even bring some to sell this trip.

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    • Erick    Feb 1, 2017

      Thanks so much Tom.I will be having much time to travel around and see what people use.It will be of great help to me i hope.Will get back to you immediately am back.Be blessed so much and thanks for your support and please help me get funded in time if you can.

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  • Erick    Jan 27, 2017

    I lack words to express my gratitude towards my past loan.Though i have not yet finished my studies as scheduled,i think its high time i say a big thank you to you dear lenders,may God bless you abundantly.
    Am looking forward to wind up studies by end of March,and i hope by then i will be fully equipped.Though i delayed a little bit,it was due to December festive seasons and business was not that good by then.Sorry for that,but i promise i will notify you in time in such a case.Thanks and be blessed so much.

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  • Mercy    Jan 5, 2017

    Hello Lenders,

    Erick has promised to settle his arrears early next week.

    Thanks
    Mercy

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    • Erick    Jan 16, 2017

      Thanks so much Mercy,am yet to finish this balance this week.Sorry for the delay but i hope you will understand.Be blessed.

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  • TomF925    Nov 27, 2016

    I emphasize the best markets for solar lamps are locations without any power. Converting rural families from expensive, dangerous and unhealthy kerosene lamps to safe, clean, bright, economical solar lamps is the best deal for everyone. Do you have friends or can make friends in rural areas?

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  • TomF925    Nov 27, 2016

    If you are interested in selling solar lamps, please visit:
    www.greenlightplanet.com/
    I also recommend careful reading of:
    www.zidisha.org/loan/solar-...

    www.greenlightplanet.com/pr...

    d.light: Model a1, ~10 US Dollars, retail, November 2016. ~ 1000 KSh
    www.dlight.com/solar-lighti...

    Luminaid: Model PackLite Nova, ~15 US Dollars, retail, November 2016. ~1500 KSh
    luminaid.com/collections/so...

    Philips Life Light Plus
    www.philips.com/a-w/about/n...
    hotpoint.co.ke/catalogue/ph...
    Philips Solar lantern Life light Plus, KSh 3,795, Nairobi
    USB port phone charging

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  • Treesforpeople    Nov 11, 2016

    Sorry to have missed your loan Erick, but I'm pleased to see you have been funded. I wondered if you've tried using solar phone chargers. I charge my phone using solar here in the UK. It has more potential in Africa, where more people are off-grid, and there is more sunshine. Good luck with your studies.

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    • Erick    Nov 14, 2016

      I'd like working with you.Honestly. I have been thinking about that idea.I f you don't mind please lets chat on email so i can gather information about that.Please reach me on
      [email protected]

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  • Erick    Nov 11, 2016

    I just want to thank you dear lenders for your continued support.I have received the cash today morning and i was totally happy.May God bless you so much.By monday evening i will start attending classes.Be blessed forever

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  • Erick    Nov 10, 2016

    I just cant believe dear lenders you did this in such a short time. May God ahower you with heavenly blessings. Thanks so much. I won't fail you i promise. Be blessed.

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  • Erick    Nov 8, 2016

    I once again thank you dear kind lenders for your patience and continued support to me. May God bless you abundantly. Your help really helped me a great deal even though i was held up a bit but i had to force all through to maintain my promise. Be blessed always.

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  • Erick    Oct 8, 2016

    Hello Zidisha team.Hope you all good,me too.Life is good over here and pray for you in all your endeavors.Be blessed.

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  • Erick    Jul 27, 2016

    Due to low cash in flow during this season,i have experienced some challenges in my business which hence have made it a little bit hard to meet my installment amount as per the agreement.I therefore decided if possible to request you dear lenders to be more patient with me and tolerant enough as i have to reduce the amount payable weekly by half.
    I will find this more convenient and easier for me to pay as the earlier one was tight for me.
    I will appreciate if you will understand me and i also won't fail you in this i hope.Thanks so much and much more blessings.

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  • Erick    Jul 7, 2016

    Thank you dear lenders for the support you have showed me.I also promise to return a hand as a sign of appreciation.I lack words to express my gratitude for the kindness you have shown me.I received the cash yesterday morning and tomorrow am going to purchase the accessories i felt necessary needed.
    May God bless you abundantly on this and i promise not to fail you too.Thanks and be blessed.

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