Buy refrigerator, sewing machine, and M-Pesa float

Stephen

Juja, Kenya

6% repaid

Entrepreneur

Name

Stephen

Member since

February 2015

On-time repayments

144 installments  •  72%

About Me

I was born in 1990 in a small village interior of Central Kenya in the slopes of Abadere Ranges.I went in the rulal school Known as Ndunyu Njeru primary school in the year 1998 which I completed in the year 2006.You realize I school for nine years instead of 8 irrespective of I being a very brilliant person in class .I was forced to study an extra year due to financial constrains .I have been born in a single family in a family of four and my mother is a peasant business person she could not make to raise money by that time for me to join my secondary education .This became my driving force where I wished and prayed that things one day would be different.An year later I joined secondary school education despite great financial constrains ,God gave me great wisdom and I was able to manage scoring grade to join my university education . It was this time mum sold our only piece of land for me to join school .I could not imagine how it would be with my younger siblings. This gave me a dipper thought of what I would do and support my mum in raising my university fee in the coming years and also support my siblings. I saved Every coin. In second year long vacation, I had raised some about 320 us dollars. I started hocking in the university halls of residence.I did this on evening after my studies when I resumed to studies .God gave me His favor that after a good time I was able to start up a boutique outside the university which I am running to this minute.My dream is seeing my younger siblings and mum live a good healthy and comfortable life.

Life Insight.
When free I give social encouragement and spend time with the needy.I have a dream soon I am going to have a children orphanage so that I extend my hand to that needy person out there.My major interest is to see the life of the street children Who I spend much of my time with become different . I invite those of who may be having a heart for the orphans and street children, councelors , and those willing to adopt children between ages of 5 and 12 years to visit me in Juja where currently the numbers of this steet family have realy increased . Some of this children have been negleted by parents who are alcoholics and drug addicts . Its my prayer that my concern shall be consindered. Juja and paticularly Gachororo have been greatly affected by alcoholism and drug abuse. Kindly I invite those of willing heart to come visit and also fund in my campaign of creating drug awareness.

My Business

Having been able to raise my university fees support through selling clothes and shoes to my colleagues in the university ,I understood this was also a great investment I could do. I therefore choose my business out of the good return it hand given me as I did it on my part time after classes. Currently I give the following services :- boutique which entails trendy outfits,jewellery,shoes,plastics ,makeups and I also offer tailoring services.
I also now offer mpesa services in two shops. Where I purpose to and beverage such as sodas fresh fruit juice among others.
I pay a rent of 65us dollars per month in one shop and 72us dollars on the other. I also pay 96us dollars for my business permits for the two shops annually.I have two employees and they receive 90us dollars each per month as salary. I also pay an average electricity bill of 30us dollars. I spend part of my profits in business expansion that is by ensuring I do not run out of stock,supporting my family and also supporting the needy in the society. Now part of my profits will be used in repaying my loan.

Loan Proposal

Dear lenders,
thank you for your great support this far. Without you I would not have made to complete my studies, raise a business or even have a family .May God Almighty bless you as you purpose to lend me again.
Below is my business plan.
-Refrigerator 350us dollars
-10crates of sodas @150 us dollars.
-fresh juice 500ml ,30packets @40us dollars
-yourgut 500ml,30packets@40us dollars. And 250ml, 30packets @22us dollars
-A sewing machine 150us dollars.
-Mpesa float 150 us dollars .
Total=920us dollars
-Members loan fund =360us dollars

Dear lenders the above budget will help my business grow with about 330us dollars monthly .The profits will be used in repaying my loan, growing the business, supporting my mum and siblings, charity work to the street children in my area,small savings.

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  • nicole    May 5, 2017

    Stephen paid on time -- I will definitely lend to him again!

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Loan Info

Project Type

Classic Loan

Disbursed amount

$1,320.00

Date disbursed

May 26, 2017

Repayment status

Late

Projected term

149 months

Lenders

Madeleine

Switzerland

Paul Buchheit

Mountain View, United States

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  • Stephen    Aug 12, 2017

    Experiencing challenges in the political session.

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  • Stephen    Jun 10, 2017

    Dear lenders I the business has not keeked of as planed due to two issues:
    The delayment of the fridge deliverly and the sewing machine.
    The furnishing of the new shop not completed.
    I am hopping this will be done soonest and immidiately I will start paying a higher ampun. Thankyou and God bless you.

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  • Stephen    May 21, 2017

    Dear Paul and Madeleine I am indeed moved by your generous contributions.You have fully funded my loan and I am now waiting the disbursement .You have made my dreams come true may God Almighty bless you and protect your families . I am going to keep you updated and make my payment on time.

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  • Stephen    May 17, 2017

    Dear lenders I am grateful for your support .please if you are in a position add towards my funding before expirely. thanks and God bless you.

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  • Stephen    May 16, 2017

    New project

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  • Stephen    May 15, 2017

    Dear lenders,
    Please don't allow my dreams cut short. There is still a day to make my dream happen. Please fund my loan.

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  • Stephen    May 13, 2017

    Dear able lenders,
    I thank you for supporting my dream to this far. I was able to complete my university academics through your support. My family and I are short of words in expressing our gratitude to you. My business has grown greatly through your support.
    And hear once again I come pleading for your support.
    Thank you in advance.

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  • Stephen    May 3, 2017

    Dear lenders it was such a great archievement in my business through your support. I started a new business from the profits of the previos projects. May God Almighty bless you ,increase you and protect your families.

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  • Stephen    Mar 25, 2017

    Dear lenders business is improving I therefore request that I may improve my repayment amount.

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  • Stephen    Mar 7, 2017

    kindly dear lenders I would like to reduce my payment so that I can pay my brother's fee

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  • Stephen    Feb 6, 2017

    dear lenders, I am much grateful that your continued support have seen me grow in business.The business is picking well by the favour of God. I also pray that may God bless you in this new year 2017."our church theme for the year is 'Year of transformation'.may God our father also bring you a new transformation.

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  • Stephen    Jan 11, 2017

    dear Zidisha team,

    happy new year, by God's mercies bussiness is picking up and I would like to increase my repayment.Thankyou for your continued support.

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  • Stephen    Dec 29, 2016

    I am having financial constraints kindly will improve soon.

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  • Pauline    Aug 26, 2016

    Hi Steve we thank God you are ok
    Kindly request John njuguna to repay his loan or adjust to smaller amount that he will be able to repay

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  • Stephen    Jun 8, 2016

    Dear lenders I am sorry for the silence. I was sick and admitted in the hospital but currently I am having some home rest as I continue recovering.

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    • Everline    Jun 16, 2016

      Glory be to God I learn that now you are well sorry for the aillment. All the best and good luck

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  • Everline    May 20, 2016

    halo dear stephen,
    I am doing well in zidisha and my project has realy gone up I am grateful that you introduced me to zidisha.I wish you well in your project too.

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    • Stephen    Jun 8, 2016

      I am gland to hear good report from you Everline. With Zidisha you will have a reason to smile about life. My project is doing great and I thank God .

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  • Stephen    Mar 26, 2016

    I take this opportunity to wish all my lenders and zidisha family at large a blessed and fruitful Easter holiday.

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  • Stephen    Feb 27, 2016

    dear lenders ,I am sorry to communicate that I need to adjust my repayment due to financial constrains. I had a sick relative whose I paid bill for. My university fees and my young brothers fee .soon I am trusting God I am going to make good payment once things settles up .thankyou for your understanding.

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  • Rotich    Feb 10, 2016

    I am sorry for not being able to repay my loan,because of reduced profit that doesn't cater for cost of the business but I will start repaying before the end of this month. Thankyou.

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    • Stephen    Feb 15, 2016

      Halo Rotich,
      Kindly adjust the repayment schedule rather than skipping repayment. That will help your profile grow and will help lenders to build confidence and trust in you.

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