Finishing my house

Geoffrey

Nairobi, Kenya

100% repaid

Entrepreneur

Name

Geoffrey

Member since

July 2013

On-time repayments

280 installments  •  72%

About Me

My name is Geoffrey Mwaniki, I reside in Nairobi County, Embakasi District, Fedha Estate. I was born in Machakos County, Kathiani Division, Kaani Sub Location. It is 12km from Machakos Town to Kaani town. And approximately 400 meters off Machakos Kitui road. There is a school next to my farm called St Catherine Girls High School. I am married to Edith Baru and we have been blessed with a baby boy called Nathanael Mwaniki.He is now 4 and half years. I have been farming for the last 6 years. What started as a passion has now grown to be an established business thanks to Zidisha loans which has helped me to grow my farming business.

My Business

I am in agribusiness where I practice mixed farming. I have a Green house where I grow tomatoes and capsicums. I am also in poultry where I have 200 indigenous birds. I also have cattle and have also planted pawpaws and mangoes. I have experienced tremendous growth over the last 2 years that I have been in the business. For example, I started with 5 she goats and 1 he goat and now I have over 20 goats. In the area of Poultry, I have been able to construct a house which can hold over 2,000 birds from proceeds from the farm which am planning to stock as soon as possible. I have been also able to plant over 1,000 pawpaw trees which will mature in the next 1 year. Already I have around 100 mature pawpaw trees which I sell the fruits to my customers in Nairobi.The climate condition in our area is very good for fruits which many customers prefer them because of the sweetness.

Loan Proposal

This my 5th loan I taking. my farming business has grown tremendously.I have contructed a " mansion" which I intend to do finishing. I want to put doors and also built wardrobes and kitchen cabinets. This the quotation from carpenter: 18 pieces of MDF Boards which a piece cost Ksh 3,300 totaling to Ksh 59,400/- , I will buy 2 MDF plies at a cost of Ksh 1,100/- amounting to Ksh 2,200/-, 2 Crome pipes 1 inch size @ 450/- totaling to Ksh 950/- , 33 pairs of malpher hinges @ 150/- amounting to Ksh 4,950/-, 30 Pairs of wardrobes handles @ 150/- totaling to Ksh 4,500/-, 2kgs of wood glue @400/- totaling to Ksh 800/-, 2 kgs of Pernal pins @200/- amounting to Ksh 400/-, 60 feet of mahogany timber size 3 by 2 inches @ 100/- per feet and totaling to Ksh 6,000/-, 6 pieces of Mortice Locks @1,400/- totaling to Ksh 8,400/- This will bring a sum of Ksh 87,600/- I will also purchase 5 EMBOSSED doors at unit price of Ksh 3,400/- totaling to Ksh 17,000/-,1 paneled double door at a cost of Ksh 19,000/- then buy 12 pairs of door hinges @ 180/- totaling to Ksh 2,160/- The Grand total is Ksh 125,760/- Which will be equivalent to USD 1,250/- God bless you and continue with the spirit of making this world a bette r place for everyone.

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Loan Info

Project Type

Classic Loan

Disbursed amount

$1,274.00

Date disbursed

Dec 3, 2016

Repayment status

On Time

Projected term

11 months

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Tmann

Los Angeles, United States

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The Gwarden

Göteborg, Sweden

BrassHat

Boston, United States

Josua

Brittnau, Switzerland

AltruisticSelfishnes

Chicago, United States

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ploeger

Perkasie, United States

ErikN

Stockholm, Sweden

Lawrence J

Winnipeg, Canada

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Debock

Dresden, Germany

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Tec69200

Jacksonville, United States

KyRoamer

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

AndreaBravi

London, UK, Canada

Scott

Oregon, United States

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Tallago3

Munich, Germany

johnandmoliehi

Canton, New York, United States

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AlexCheng

Seattle, United States

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hilde

seattle, United States

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briansedz

Canton, Ohio, United States

Tavin

Ottawa, Canada

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SlyDoh

Tomball, Tx, United States

Andreas1974

Fristad, Sweden

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Goodwill

Oakland, United States

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Prysdahl

Marshall, United States

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ram1919

San Jose, United States

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erogers

Vancouver, Canada

Sunnyside

Stafford, United Kingdom

chadgibbs

Loveliest Village, United States

bigleaf

Nashville, United States

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cardiff

Falls Church, United States

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ElliottGarlock

Palo Alto, CA, United States

Winona

Yakima, United States

James

Paris, France

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Gorham, Maine, United States

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Bob Fitzjohn

Fontvielle, Monaco, Yemen

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Colmena

Chicago, United States

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wally

Torino, Italy

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Gorssel, Netherlands

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idakaren

bonlez, Belgium

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HobbyCollector

Beach City, United States

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Bolzano, Italy

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Calgary, Canada

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London, United Kingdom

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Habroukema

Austin, United States

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doublehelix

Philadelphia, United States

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BMcDermott

Washington, DC, United States

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guelph, Canada

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Bend, United States

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Clben7

Cincinnati, United States

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Toms River, United States

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Yasmine

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Netherlands

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Germany

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South Africa

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Hong Kong

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Desteli

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Seattle, Wa, United States

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Tim47

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Keith

Luxembourg

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kennychit

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jocor

Germany

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

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satheajay

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Bennphoto

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cocolo

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Norrköping, Sweden

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Nicolaas

Doha, Qatar

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Chapel Hill, United States

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Paul

United States

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Cudahy, United States

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Marseille, France, France

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Omaha, United States

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ross22

United States

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andreab

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Oulu, Finland

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Tennessee, U.S.A., United States

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Falk

Germany

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Uwe Neumann

Frankfurt Germany, Denmark

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Frankfurt, Germany

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Matt Willis

United States

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Wade

United States

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Jo Dane

Melbourne, Australia

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Woudrichem, United Kingdom

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Roskilde, Denmark

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antwerpen, Belgium

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Jethro Carr

Wellington, New Zealand

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Hamburg, Germany

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Madison, WI, United States

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Kelly Partyke

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Erica Brescia

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Jeff DePree

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Selloman

Geesthacht, Germany

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Ashley Eyre

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Corvallis, Oregon, United States

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Manaal Eisa

Washington DC, United States

CNV

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Adam Hill

United States

Caroline Cress

Seattle, WA, United States

Carla

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Andri K

Baden, Switzerland, Switzerland

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Utrecht, Netherlands

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Harry

Florida, United States

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chryddi

United States

Pedro R-C

Cambridge, United States

Martin Nielsen

Aarhus, Denmark

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Jason Foti

United States

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Mart

United Kingdom

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patricio

Yorba Linda, Ca, United States

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ajay hampapur

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Nick

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eriklonnroth

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Jason

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Aran Dunlop

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Los Angeles, United States

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Reston, Virginia, United States

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Brussels, Belgium

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Dan Lawrence

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Didem

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rzb

Germany

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Tom Fawcett

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San Jose, Ca, United States

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Andrei

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Mark

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Zurich, Switzerland

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Enda

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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Ellen Batten

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

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Mic Ko

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Bucharest, Romania, Italy

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Nick Rioux

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Cincinnati, OH, United States

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Alex Hodson

United States

Dan Michael

Oslo, Norway

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Patrick

Australia

Philip Schueler

Newbridge, Ireland, Ireland

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Justin cohan

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stevensau

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Rolands

Taichung, Taiwan

Mojoe

Atlanta, United States

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Katka

St Albans, United Kingdom

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Neil Dykes

United Kingdom

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Kristin

Washington, DC, United States

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Vidar

Oslo, Norway

Iris

Ireland

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isaac

United Kingdom

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Rudi Chen

United States

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Boris

Bern, Switzerland

Carla

United States

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Sue Bucholz

Sacramento, United States

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John Brown

United States

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Julie

Los Angeles, United States

HPK

Switzerland, Switzerland

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Betty Waweru

United States

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Steve Smith

Winchester, Ma, United States

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Brett

Australia

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Michele

United States

Bill Ballew

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

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Giovanni and Yelena

New York, Ny, United States

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Jan Andresen

Hamburg, Germany

Sinan Taifour

Munich, Germany, Germany

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Matyas Matyas

Budapest, Romania

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Joe and Deb Rinella

Kansas City Metro, United States

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Jon

United States

The Zinc Team

San Francisco, United States

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Warren Shen

United States

Humble Bundle Community

San Francisco, United States

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Mike Collura

United States

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Nitya Marepally

San Ramon, CA, United States

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Ari

United Kingdom

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Bob Ewing

United States

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Veronica

United States

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Dalton

San Francisco, United States

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United States

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Anonymous

United States

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ericb321

Republic of Korea

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Gary Sinard

Franklin, TN, United States

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Corrie

United States

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seahillpark

United States

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Kurt Kellner

United States

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Florence, United States

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jeremy upsal

United States

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Salt Lake City, Ut, United States

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United Kingdom

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Zurich, Switzerland

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New York, New York, United States

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RMIM

United States

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Aaron

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Dan Winetsky

United States

Martha Fleury

Bethesda, MD, United States

Paul Buchheit

Mountain View, United States

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Sandi Smith

Pimpama. Queensland, Australia

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Anonymous

United States

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  • Geoffrey    May 29, 2023

    I Kindly want to start repaying my loan which lasted quite a while due to collapse of my business though I have started again albeit small

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  • John    Oct 21, 2018

    I hope all shall be well with Mwaniki since we have talked and he has assured me, he is going to clear his outstanding dues amicably. I shall notify you in case of any development . Thank you lenders

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  • John    Jun 4, 2018

    Geoffrey has promised to clear his outstanding debt soonest possible, he has reported to me, he had some unavoidable financial constraints that caused the missed payments. I am convinced that all is going to well due to his past exemplary record. I will let you know of any development when practicable

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  • Geoffrey    Oct 13, 2017

    Wow!!!!I am so so excited. Thank you my lenders for funding my loan.I commit myself that I will not let you down and I will keep you updated in the progress toward this good cause. Thank you very much.

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  • Geoffrey    Oct 6, 2017

    Once again words are failing me when I remember how you guys are helping. me and many others.
    Mine is to say a big thank you and beseech you not to stop doing good. Thank you so very much for helping me become somebody. My story is from rags to riches. I am very grateful to you all.

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  • Geoffrey    Jul 2, 2017

    My business is growing well and I think I can afford to pay a larger installment.

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  • Geoffrey    Dec 27, 2016

    Hey,
    I greet you all trusting that you are doing. First of all receive my apologies for not informing that I got the loan. I had gone to supervise the work after getting the loan. I am so grateful for the money and it has helped me to buy the materials for the finishing. Here are some of photos of work the work done.

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  • Geoffrey    Nov 28, 2016

    I am lost of words to express how I feel.ooh thank you so much my lenders for fully funding my loan.I pledge not to disappoint you in repayment. God bless you so very much.

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  • Geoffrey    Nov 24, 2016

    Sometimes words fails me when it comes to express my gratitude for the lenders who have believed in me and have seen me grow my farming passion to a farming business. The loans have been of tremendous help. As I come to you again,I have built a house from the the proceeds of my business and I can tell you the sky is not even the limit.thank you so very much and continue with the good work you are doing.

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  • Geoffrey    May 10, 2016

    I trust you are all well and doing fine. I am so grateful to start repaying my loan again after few months of challenges. My business had dipped a bit low due electricity shortcomings as our region was being upgraded which made me stop production of day old chicks. The power sub-station are now through with the upgrading and power supply has regained it's nolmacy and I am back to business. Thank you so very much for being patient with me.

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  • Geoffrey    Mar 29, 2016

    Trust you are all well.For the past two months business has been low and has affected my weekly repayment but I promise that I will bounce back soon.Please bear with me.

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  • Benedict    Dec 3, 2015

    Geoffery GO! GO!GO!
    I love the spirit.You will be successful!

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  • Geoffrey    Nov 19, 2015

    Thanks so much my lenders.Its another opportunity you have given me to expand my business.Now I will increase my poultry flock and not only expanding bringing a new breed which will revolutionize my business.Thank you very much and once again I promise to resilient in repayment of the loan.

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  • Geoffrey    Nov 5, 2015

    Hey to my lenders,
    It is always a joy to write to you. I am so delighted to inform you that I have fully repayed my loan and I am again to you to ask for another loan. The past loans have been of great help to establish my business especially the last loan which enabled me to purchase The back up generator. My business is growing in leaps and bounds thanks to you. I am able to pay school fees for my son with ease who joined Baby Class (Early Childhood Education) Again I say thank you and promise that if you help me get the loan I want to apply I will not let you down.Thank you.

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  • Laurent    Apr 30, 2015

    Hi Geoff,
    Very nice from you to have written a proactive post to let us know how you are doing.
    Good idea the picture as well.
    Take care. Laurent

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  • Geoffrey    Apr 15, 2015

    Hi team,
    Am so happy to write to you. Want to inform me you that I my generetor helped to get the best percentage rate I have ever gotten since I started hatching chicks. I got 420 chicks from 528 eggs incubated. Thats almsot 80%. Also I have notice the fuel consumption is very efficient. I have put the chicks in the brooder as I wait for clients to pick their orders and also others I will rear for my stock. Thank you so very much guys for you help.

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  • Geoffrey    Feb 25, 2015

    Hey Laurent, I trust you are doing fine. Yes did acquire the second generator and I can tell you time is very efficient. So far the major difference I have been able to notice is, it has very less noise compared to the old one.I will be able to know margin of fuel consumption by the end of the next hatching I will do which I am very sure it will be significant and will increase my profit margin.Thank you so much guys for the loan.

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  • Laurent    Feb 23, 2015

    Hello Geoffrey, I can see that you are repaying on time, thank-you for that. Have you been able yet to buy and install your second generator?
    Laurent

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  • Laurent    Jan 31, 2015

    Hi Geoffrey, good luck with you project and with your growth plan. I wish you all possible success!

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