Entrepreneur
Name
Lina
Member since
April 2013
On-time repayments
36 installments • 6%
About Me
My Name is Lina Kirigua, the only daughter was born in 1990. When I was 5 years old my father died and I have been raised by a single parent my mother upto where I am now. I hail from the central part of the Kenyan state a Meru in tribe. I have done a Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication at Kenya Institute of Mass Communication and also a certificate in Information Technology. I am a Christian and my current residence is Majengo Mapya Likoni. I started my business because I felt the people around where I reside needed to acquire my services, so rather than them travelling for long distances to get them I opted for launching my business so that it may be beneficial to the society. Actually what I purchase from my earnings are essential components my business may require, like upgrading new machines and addition of other services.
My Business
Linka Computer Services is a computer centre, where we offer:-
Typing, printing, photocopy, internet, scanning, lamination etc. We are located in the outskirts of Likoni and in spacious office. Based on the fact that the rate of computer literacy is below I came up with the idea of forming a computer centre. Even though I have fewer machines but I hope the Zidisha team will be there to assist. My clients prefer my business because it’s a basic requirement as in anybody must have a knowhow of computers that may at least help them when undertaking future assignments especially when at work. The business is profitable because the placement of the business is at a monopoly state no competition. Challenges; I have students but fewer machines so sometimes students may pile up and I have nowhere to solicit for machines.
Monthly sales are as follows:-
Total Monthly sales -30,000
EXPENDITURE
Internet – 5,000
Electricity – 5,000
Rent – 10,000
Miscellaneous – 2,000
TOTAL - 22,000
Profit – 8,000
Loan Proposal
First thank you so much Zidisha Team for approving my loan application. My target is to make sure that my business grows. One i will use the money in purchasing teaching materials in my computer college. I want to purchase a projector, other computers and that's as time goes by as i will be continuing applying. The first loan will be used to purchase a complete set of a computer to add in my institution and if all goes well and as I repay my first loan, then I will be working closely on broadening my business.
Feedback
Positive
None
Neutral
None
Negative
None
Loan Info
Project Type
Classic Loan
Disbursed amount
$100.00
Date disbursed
May 7, 2013
Repayment status
Late
Projected term
47 months
Lenders
Osaka, Japan
Ask Lina a question about this project, share news and photos of your own, or send a simple note of thanks or inspiration.