Add computers to my cybercafe

Benjamin

Bungoma, Kenya

100% repaid

Entrepreneur

Name

Benjamin

Member since

January 2015

On-time repayments

239 installments  •  92%

About Me

I grew up in Munyali village,and attended Siritanyi primary school where i did my O level exams.My parents were farmers and could hardly afford to feed seven of us, four girls and 3 boys. We sold maize from the farm for a living while my mother tilled peoples farms in order to earn an income to be able to clothe us.
Through this hardship we managed to study and i passed my primary school education and went to Chesamisi high school where i struggled to pay my own fees by selling groundnuts to other students. The management was kind enough to understand and would allow me to work in return for some deductions to my schoolfees.
I managed to graduate and still by selling groundnuts i raised enough money to gain entry into college through friends and bursaries contributions.I attended Nairobi university and attained a Diploma in Human Resource management.

My Business

I am a practicing farmer and keep poultry. For 14 years i have bought chicks at 1$ per chick and sold each at 4$ depending on seasons and market prices.I also buy maize,bean and cabbage seedlings which i transplant into my one acre farm and after harvest i sell close to 6 bags of maize and 4 bags of beans each at about 12$.
I use these proceeds to pay fees for my two childrens primary education and my wifes college fees.I also help my parents to educate my younger siblings some of whom are still in high school.

Loan Proposal

Given the money with the Zidisha micro-lenders I will purchase two second hand computers each will cost $161.5. This will assist me in service delivery because most of my clients sit idling waiting others to finish browsing before they start browsing. some even give up and move t the next cyber. if this goes through my profit will increase with 30%

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Loan Info

Project Type

Classic Loan

Disbursed amount

$338.00

Date disbursed

Apr 21, 2017

Repayment status

On Time

Projected term

3 months

Lenders

S

Senryu91

caldogno, Italy

L

loistf

Madrid, Spain

B

beckynagel

United States

Paul Buchheit

Mountain View, United States

S

Stephan

Netherlands

jtreyes

United States

CN

Cyprien Noel

United States

PG

Paul Graham

United States

Diego

Monza, Italy

MC

Mark Cowburn

United States

Craig Newmark

United States

The Zinc Team

San Francisco, United States

Humble Bundle Community

San Francisco, United States

Vratik Krocik

Prague, Czech Republic

JH

Joseph Hwang

Houston, United States

CA

Carles Alcolea

Barcelona, Spain

Paul Buchheit

Mountain View, United States

Katja

Switzerland

A

Anonymous

United States

CN

Craig Newmark

United States

JG

Jake Gibson and Beverly Picardo

San Francisco, United States

K

Khoa

United States

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  • Benjamin    Nov 26, 2019

    I am still jobless no business to run

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  • Benjamin    Oct 23, 2019

    I have no business at now. After demolition of my shop.

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  • Benjamin    Sep 17, 2019

    Due to road construction, my business premises was put down and I have no active business to run looking a place to locate it so that I can enjoy my work. Thanks for understanding.

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  • Benjamin    Sep 17, 2019

    I have not started a business since it was demolished down due to road construction.

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  • Benjamin    Aug 13, 2019

    My business was brought down due to road construction, I haven't located another strategic place because my computer's were taken by people who were around hole demolition were done

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  • Benjamin    Jul 11, 2019

    Since my business premises was brought down for road construction I am down not doing a business. Which is a very hard for me to raise such amount

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  • Benjamin    May 28, 2019

    I have not relocated my business since the demolition but I am hoping for well

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  • Benjamin    Apr 15, 2019

    Since my shop was demolished due to road construction i am looking a new shop near the same place to retain my customers. I am passing difficulties but God will see me through

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  • Benjamin    Mar 22, 2019

    My workplace has been reduced down due to road construction. Looking another shop to rent n order to continue working. Thanks for understanding

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  • Benjamin    Feb 26, 2019

    I thank the zidisha team for their tireless support.for all this year's they have been of support to me. I expected to buy two computers if given all amount but it is not possible because of chopping off credit risk payment which made my plans not to go as planned but all in all I have managed one. Thanks very much and stay loved

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  • Benjamin    Feb 25, 2019

    I take this opportunity to thank my zidisha team who have sacrificed and contributed their money for me. I am very much humbled and the money given I will buy two computers for my cyber cafe. Stay loved and God bless you abundantly

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  • Benjamin    Feb 12, 2019

    I wish to increase for my instalment because my business has picked up drastically

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  • Benjamin    Nov 10, 2017

    During election period my shop was looted and my clients have reduced

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  • Benjamin    Sep 5, 2017

    I am very humbled before you people for the great job that you have done unto my life. Thank you for the loan that I have received today 5 .9. 2017 a total amount of sh. 58427. I am going to purchase two computers for my cyber. Thanks a lot and my the Lord God bless you.

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  • Benjamin    Aug 28, 2017

    Given the loan with Zidisha, I will buy two computers for my cyber for people to browse on. This will make my business to grow very fast and also retain my customers. Thank you very much for you continuing support and cooperation.

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  • Benjamin    Aug 24, 2017

    Amen. Thanks for your prayers and support

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  • Boniface    Aug 21, 2017

    May God bless the work of your hands. Thank you for being a good borrower

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  • Benjamin    Aug 18, 2017

    I take this opportunity to thank Zidisha team for the Loan given. It has really helped me to purchase second hand computers and room enlargement. This has increased my income 20% increment which has reformed my life. it has enabled me to pay school fees for my children and afford them the meals they wished to have. I have also employed two men from the community and pay them on commission basis and they have enjoyed working with me. I will not keep quiet without saying thank you for your continuing support. May the Almighty God bless you all.

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  • Benjamin    Aug 15, 2017

    I have had an increase of income during this election period. Thanks Zidisha for your support.

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  • Benjamin    Apr 21, 2017

    I take this opportunity to thank the entire Zidisha team and lenders at large for the loan they disbursed in my account. I received a total of ksh. 32300. The money received I have purchased two second hand computers. Thanks very much may the lord God bless you all.

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