Entrepreneur
Name
James
Member since
November 2014
On-time repayments
254 installments • 71%
About Me
My name is James Gatimu I was born on11th April 1974 at Nairutia in Nyeri county being the third born in a family of 5. I attended Nyaithee primary school from 1981 to 1990. I later joined Aguthi secondary school for my o levels. After school I joined Nyeri technical college in basic of agriculture. I was employed by a large scale farmer in in Nyahuru which is far from my home for 6 years. It is in this farm that I was able to very much advance my farming skills. In 2010 I went back to my parents home who had relocated to Gema farm at Hot springs in the out skirts of Gilgil town and started commercial farming and in 3 years down the line I was able to purchase a piece of land in the same area, where I do the same to date. I look forward to be a zidisha member.
My Business
My business is basically farming at my farm in Gema scheme at hot springs in the outskirts of Gilgil town. The sheme is very popular because we get water for irrigation from the nearby spring which supply’s water throughout the year I grow green vegetables, kales, cabbages, potatoes, onions, tomatoes and more recently I am growing strawberries, asparagus and mushrooms which is become more popular among many communities in Kenya. I started commercial farming after I realized there was a great demand for these produce in all urban areas where no food is grown. I also carry out dairy farming. I have 6 milk cows which gives me between 18 and 22 liters of milk daily. I sell my produce at farm gate prices to retailers who came to correct from as far as Nairobi. For the milk it is collected every morning by Brookside dairies were I am paid at end month. The income I get from the farm is substantially good because I am able to take care of my immediate family and to educate my children and support my aging parents. I have also been able to build a house where I live in. The only challenge I face is luck of a proper cooler to preserve all my produce from going into waste during hot seasons. With zidisha platform I will be able to overcome these challenges.
Loan Proposal
I intend tobuy adeepfreezer to cool my milk before taking it to the processor. After selling my 4 grade cows and remaining with 3 HIGH GRADE Cows including the one I bought with the funds you funded me with .Two of the cows produces 30LTRS of milk per day and the one remaining produce about 26LTRS .In total they produce between 90and 86 Ltrs a day in this dry season.This is the reason I Want to buy a deepfreezer.IWill be greatful if you consider my proposal.THANKS.
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Loan Info
Project Type
Classic Loan
Disbursed amount
$90.00
Date disbursed
Sep 5, 2015
Repayment status
On Time
Projected term
20 months
Other loans
Lenders
United States
Summary
Amount repaid
$94.05
Amount remaining
$0.00
Date repaid
Mar 11, 2017
Status
Fully repaid
Repayment History
| Expected Payments | Actual Payments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2015 | $2.00 | Sep 10, 2015 | $2.00 |
| Sep 20, 2015 | $2.00 | Sep 19, 2015 | $2.00 |
| Sep 27, 2015 | $2.00 | Sep 26, 2015 | $2.00 |
| Oct 4, 2015 | $2.00 | Oct 3, 2015 | $2.00 |
| Oct 11, 2015 | $2.00 | Oct 3, 2015 | $1.00 |
| Oct 10, 2015 | $1.00 | ||
| Oct 18, 2015 | $2.00 | Oct 10, 2015 | $2.00 |
| Oct 25, 2015 | $2.00 | Oct 17, 2015 | $2.00 |
| Nov 1, 2015 | $2.00 | Nov 4, 2015 | $2.00 |
| Nov 8, 2015 | $2.00 | Nov 4, 2015 | $0.50 |
| Nov 14, 2015 | $1.50 | ||
| Nov 15, 2015 | $0.50 | Nov 14, 2015 | $0.50 |
| Nov 22, 2015 | $0.00 | ||
| Nov 29, 2015 | $1.00 | Nov 28, 2015 | $1.00 |
| Dec 6, 2015 | $1.00 | Nov 28, 2015 | $1.00 |
| Dec 13, 2015 | $1.00 | Dec 19, 2015 | $1.00 |
| Dec 20, 2015 | $1.00 | Dec 19, 2015 | $1.00 |
| Dec 27, 2015 | $1.00 | Dec 27, 2015 | $1.00 |
| Jan 3, 2016 | $1.00 | Dec 27, 2015 | $1.00 |
| Jan 10, 2016 | $1.00 | Jan 15, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Jan 17, 2016 | $1.00 | Jan 15, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Jan 24, 2016 | $1.00 | Jan 23, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Jan 31, 2016 | $1.00 | Jan 23, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Feb 7, 2016 | $1.00 | Jan 31, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Feb 14, 2016 | $1.00 | Feb 6, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Feb 21, 2016 | $1.00 | Feb 6, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Feb 28, 2016 | $1.00 | Feb 19, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Mar 6, 2016 | $1.00 | Feb 19, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Mar 13, 2016 | $1.00 | Mar 1, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Mar 20, 2016 | $1.00 | Mar 1, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Mar 27, 2016 | $1.00 | Mar 29, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Apr 3, 2016 | $1.00 | Apr 8, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Apr 10, 2016 | $1.00 | Apr 8, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Apr 17, 2016 | $1.00 | Apr 14, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Apr 24, 2016 | $1.00 | Apr 14, 2016 | $1.00 |
| May 1, 2016 | $1.00 | Apr 30, 2016 | $1.00 |
| May 8, 2016 | $1.00 | May 10, 2016 | $1.00 |
| May 15, 2016 | $1.00 | May 10, 2016 | $1.00 |
| May 22, 2016 | $1.00 | May 21, 2016 | $1.00 |
| May 29, 2016 | $1.00 | May 21, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Jun 5, 2016 | $1.00 | Jun 6, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Jun 12, 2016 | $1.00 | Jun 6, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Jun 19, 2016 | $1.00 | Jun 18, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Jun 26, 2016 | $1.00 | Jun 18, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Jul 3, 2016 | $1.00 | Jul 3, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Jul 10, 2016 | $1.00 | Jul 3, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Jul 17, 2016 | $1.00 | Jul 17, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Jul 24, 2016 | $1.00 | Jul 17, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Jul 31, 2016 | $1.00 | Jul 31, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Aug 7, 2016 | $1.00 | Jul 31, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Aug 14, 2016 | $1.00 | Aug 14, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Aug 21, 2016 | $1.00 | Aug 22, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Aug 28, 2016 | $1.00 | Aug 22, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Sep 4, 2016 | $1.00 | Sep 3, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Sep 11, 2016 | $1.00 | Sep 3, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Sep 18, 2016 | $1.00 | Sep 9, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Sep 25, 2016 | $1.00 | Sep 9, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Oct 2, 2016 | $1.00 | Sep 9, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Oct 9, 2016 | $1.00 | Sep 9, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Oct 16, 2016 | $1.00 | Sep 17, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Oct 23, 2016 | $1.00 | Oct 22, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Oct 30, 2016 | $1.00 | Oct 22, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Nov 6, 2016 | $1.00 | Nov 5, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Nov 13, 2016 | $1.00 | Nov 12, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Nov 20, 2016 | $1.00 | Nov 19, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Nov 27, 2016 | $1.00 | Nov 26, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Dec 4, 2016 | $1.00 | Nov 26, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Dec 11, 2016 | $1.00 | Dec 4, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Dec 18, 2016 | $1.00 | Dec 14, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Dec 25, 2016 | $1.00 | Jan 1, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Jan 1, 2017 | $1.00 | Jan 1, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Jan 8, 2017 | $1.00 | Jan 7, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Jan 15, 2017 | $1.00 | Jan 14, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Jan 22, 2017 | $1.00 | Jan 21, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Jan 29, 2017 | $1.00 | Jan 21, 2017 | $0.50 |
| Jan 29, 2017 | $0.50 | ||
| Feb 5, 2017 | $1.00 | Jan 29, 2017 | $0.50 |
| Feb 4, 2017 | $0.50 | ||
| Feb 12, 2017 | $1.00 | Feb 4, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Feb 19, 2017 | $1.00 | Feb 19, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Feb 26, 2017 | $1.00 | Feb 25, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Mar 5, 2017 | $1.00 | Mar 5, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Mar 12, 2017 | $1.00 | Mar 5, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Mar 19, 2017 | $1.00 | Mar 11, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Mar 26, 2017 | $1.00 | Mar 11, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Apr 2, 2017 | $1.00 | Mar 11, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Apr 9, 2017 | $1.00 | Mar 11, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Apr 16, 2017 | $1.00 | Mar 11, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Apr 23, 2017 | $1.00 | Mar 11, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Apr 30, 2017 | $1.00 | Mar 11, 2017 | $1.00 |
| May 7, 2017 | $0.55 | Mar 11, 2017 | $0.55 |
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