Expand my chicken house

Millicent

Nairobi, Kenya

100% repaid

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Entrepreneur

Name

Millicent

Member since

March 2014

On-time repayments

151 installments • 30%

About Me

My Name is Millicent Njue. I am married with three children and live in Nairobi. I hope to be an established chicken farmer and as soon as that happens retire to my farm in the country .I have an online business to supplement my family income alongside farming in the country. I hope to retire to the countryside in a few years thus need to set up a sustainable business venture before then. I have a passion for farming and have settled on chicken farming since it is the most profitable in my area. I lost quite a number of chicken from an outbreak of disease in my area thus I need to add onto the remaining ones to build my stock.

My Business

My area is not very good with crops due to inadequate rainfall. It is for this reason that I came up with the idea of keeping chicken for an income since not much water is required for it. I have found out that there is ready market in the nearby towns therefore guaranteed of market for my chicken. Unfortunately I lost quite a number of chicken to a recent outbreak thus need to add on to the remaining stock. I aspire to be a leading meat supplier in the coming years and also have eggs for sale. If I can grow my stock I will then be able to supply my products to the town that is near me and will have achieved my goal of being a successful farmer and even offer some people jobs on the farm to be able to take care of the chicken. That is why I need a loan.

Loan Proposal

I have a chicken brood that I need to expand so as to optimize my returns from it. I need to buy several more chickens as well as expand the pen that I currently have. A bigger number of chicken will give me better returns and thus ensure that I can expand my business further when I am able to meet the market needs in my area. The demand is there and I wish to tap into this to uplift my family in the long run.

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Loan Info

Project Type

Classic Loan

Disbursed amount

$50.00

Date disbursed

Mar 29, 2014

Repayment status

On Time

Projected term

3 months

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Millicent Oct 3, 2015

I have more stock now, thanks to the loan. I look forward to better returns thanks to the loan I got from zidisha.

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Millicent Oct 3, 2015

I have more stock now, thanks to the loan. I look forward to better returns thanks to the loan I got from zidisha.

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Millicent Oct 3, 2015

I have more stock now, thanks to the loan. I look forward to better returns thanks to the loan I got from zidisha.

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Millicent Aug 5, 2015

I have been having some personal issues

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Edson Jul 20, 2015

Dear Lender
I called Millicent Njue and she made a Promise to update his Zidisha Loan Account By the end of the week so am expecting some changes on his account any time.
Thank you
Edson Wandera

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Millicent Jun 23, 2015

I bought some chicks which will mature in a few months. I hope to build stock with these so as to increase production and sales. I am grateful to my lenders once again.

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- JessieD Jun 28, 2015
  
  Thank you for your frequent updates, Millicent. It's great to hear how well your business is thriving. Best of luck to you! I wish you all possible success!
  -Jessie
  
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Millicent Jun 13, 2015

I have received the entire amount I requested. I am very grateful to my lenders since I can now add on to my stock of chicken and also get expert advice on avoiding diseases. May God bless all the lenders who help make life more bearable for us.

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Millicent Jun 12, 2015

Thank you so much, my lenders! May God richly bless you all. Your lending will make a difference to my business and ultimately help the entire family. I will use it to add on to my stock of chicken and get expert advice to avoid diseases. Thank you!

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Millicent Jun 6, 2015

I am so grateful for my last loan. I thank the lenders as I am now better placed to run the business. Even though I suffered a setback when I lost many of my chickens to disease, I am determined to get back on my feet and even expand further. I intend to engage the advice of experts onwards so that this does not happen to me again.

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Millicent Jun 1, 2015

My chicken were doing well until they got sick and I lost quite a number. However I still managed to get profit selling some of them and still have some remaining. I would like to add on to the number and also engage a poultry specialist for routine checks on my chicken house for advice on their health. I need more funds for this thus appeal for more funding.

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Millicent Dec 3, 2014

I am very grateful for the loan as I have realized my dream. Even though I have had to battle with a few setbacks here and there, I am well on my feet, thanks Zidisha.

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Millicent Oct 2, 2014

My chicken house is getting on well. I have been able to add on the stock and expect better returns. I hope to put up an even bigger structure, so that I can have a larger number of chicken. Thanks to zidisha loan, my dream is finally coming true.

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Millicent Oct 2, 2014

My chicken house is getting one well. I have been able to add on the stock and expect better returns. I hope to put up an even bigger structure, so that I can have a larger number of chicken. Thanks to zidisha loan, my dream is finally coming true.

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Millicent May 30, 2014

Hi,

Kindly update loan repayment for May 30th. Thanks

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Millicent May 24, 2014

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Millicent May 24, 2014

Business not going well. This has caused me to submit late payments altogether therefore I wish to make the proposed amount every week until I am through with my Loan. Thank you for your kind consideration and I look forward to confirmation about my request. This will be greatly appreciated. Thankyou

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  Pavane May 31, 2014
  
  Hello Millicent,
  It is fine with me to pay less every week. I am thankful that you communicate so much with the lenders about the repayments! I am also curious about your business. How did you use the loan you got? Was it enough to expand the pen and buy more chickens? I am sorry that you face hardships in your business. What is that due to? I hope that luck will soon shine on you and your business again! Best regards,
  Pavane
  
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Millicent May 14, 2014

Hi Pavane,

I hope you are good. I requested to settle the two remaining instalments of my loan on 23rd May but I am still getting sms. Kindly would you update for me?

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  Pavane May 14, 2014
  
  Hi Millicent,
  I'm just a lender, I can't make any updates for you and unfortunately I don't know how to do it either. Ask your VM how to do it or mail the Zidisha team!
  Best regards,
  Pavane
  
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Millicent May 8, 2014

Kindly adjust.

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Millicent May 8, 2014

I would like to complete paying the two remaining loan installments on May 23rd please. I don't have cash yet. I will not be able to submit payment until that date because I am expecting some payment for my business by then. Thanks for understanding. I hope this is fine with you and that it will not cause any inconveniences at all on your side.

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Millicent May 7, 2014

Thanks Pavane, I already did.

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