Buy a computer and modem for online freelancing

Peninah

Kinoo ,kiambu.county, Kenya

100% repaid

Entrepreneur

Name

Peninah

Member since

February 2014

On-time repayments

276 installments  •  70%

About Me

I am 33 years old lady , a mother to three boys, an online freelancer, and a business lady. Thanks to Zidisha, my online freelancing journey was made possible courtesy of my last loan, which I purchased the equipment to start. I have been having a herniated disc on my lumbar spine since 2014 and just in 2020, I was diagnosed with a mental illness ( PTSD and major depressive disorder). This has made me struggle financially due to the cost of medication and psychosocial support. Nevertheless, this has not dampened my spirit to keep working hard. I know ultimately I will be the best version of myself.

My Business

During the COVID -19 season, the online work greatly minimized which affected the take-home cash at the end of the month. I however saw a gap in the market of distributing disposable masks. I started taking orders from friends and family and I would only buy and deliver what has been ordered since I did not have enough money to stock many boxes. My focus was on selling in boxes and not an individual piece of mask with was less tedious and efficient in terms of time.

Loan Proposal

The loan will help me to buy a computer and modem to enable me start working online. This will cost Kshs 15,000/= .The loan will help me cater for my bills and hospital expenses as well as make me financially independent. Being financially independent will enable me to take care of my family needs comfortably.

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Loan Info

Project Type

Classic Loan

Disbursed amount

$149.00

Date disbursed

Jun 27, 2017

Repayment status

On Time

Projected term

46 months

Lenders

S

soren

Göteborg, Sweden

N

Nora

Germany

PG

Paul Graham

United States

Craig Newmark

United States

The Zinc Team

San Francisco, United States

Humble Bundle Community

San Francisco, United States

A

Anonymous

United States

A

Anonymous

United States

CN

Craig Newmark

United States

JG

Jake Gibson and Beverly Picardo

San Francisco, United States

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  • Peninah    Jul 25, 2023

    Business is really struggling at the moment and cost of goods gone up

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  • Peninah    Jun 23, 2023

    Having financial difficulties with business. Will rise soonest

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  • Peninah    May 18, 2023

    Things Abit tough in business will get back to my payment plan

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  • Peninah    Apr 12, 2023

    Thank you so much for the continued support . The funds will give me an extra mile in the business . Let's keep growing together

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  • Peninah    Apr 12, 2023

    thank you backers for the support you keeping giving me even on the challenging situations we keep facing. May God bless you for helping in us rise again

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  • Peninah    Oct 29, 2022

    Still struggling since we have opened doors yet but working hard to get back on track

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  • Peninah    Sep 14, 2022

    We have closed up the shop due to illness hence no sales are getting in at the moment. I will get back to normal payment after recovery. I apologize for the late payment. Kindly I beg for you understanding

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  • Peninah    Aug 21, 2022

    My sincere apologies ..I have been having very difficult few weeks due to a family emergency ..I am yet to settle it but hopefully I will asap and get back on track.

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  • Peninah    Jul 27, 2022

    Thank you so much for your massive support for my business. With your support we keep growing

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  • Peninah    Jul 27, 2022

    Thanks for making it happen and grow my business through your support.

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  • Peninah    Jul 27, 2022

    Thank you so support for making my business keep growing. I would wish to keep growing with you .

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  • Peninah    Jul 16, 2022

    I have been a few challenges but I am getting back on track soonest possible

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  • Peninah    Jul 11, 2022

    I got into an emergency and Hence the rescheduling.i will get back on track

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  • Peninah    Jun 19, 2022

    With the funds I will embark on buying raw groundnuts and roast for resale. This will definitely help our lives become better with the additional profits we shall generate. Thank you for making this possible . I envision to expand on this venture and its my prayer you will grow with me. God bless you Zidisha members

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  • Peninah    Jun 19, 2022

    Thank you so much members for supporting my venture. Hope to grow bigger and better

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  • Peninah    Apr 1, 2021

    I wish to give thanks to the Zidisha platform and its lenders who really make a great impact in our lives. Through my last loan, I was able to buy myself a computer and a modern to access the internet to start on the online freelancing journey. This has made taking care of my family possible. I was able to get training in Cloudfactory Kenya which in turn I was able to secure a project at the organization as an independent contractor. The opportunity to work from home has been an awesome journey since I get an opportunity to see my kids grow, something so many parents do not get a chance to. I am in love with the flexibility too.

    This would not have been possible without your support. Despite the high cost of medication I am currently incurring I can confirm through the income and am able to facilitate on the same for the session it will last.

    It is my wish to keep growing with you great people through your support as I venture into the distribution of masks as I keep working on my online projects. This is will make such a great impact and lessen the financial burden on myself and improve my life and that of society as I endeavor to supply masks to people so as to protect themselves from the covid-19 virus.

    Dear Lenders I am requesting and feeling optimistic that you will fund my proposal. Thank you in advance

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  • Peninah    Mar 6, 2021

    I am unwell for a while now.

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  • Peninah    Feb 23, 2021

    I am currently unwell and I have not been working. I was diagnosed with Major depressive disorder and post traumatic stress disorder(PTSD). Kindly requesting for my loan repayment to be put on hold until I am able to return to normal life. Currently on medication and going through psychotherapy.

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  • Peninah    Jan 30, 2021

    Illness

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  • Rebecca    Jan 2, 2021

    Peninah said her finances has not stabilized but promised to resume paying the loan as soon as possible

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