Furnishing of the farm house

Ken

Malindi, Kenya

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Name

Ken

Member since

September 2015

On-time repayments

227 installments • 84%

About Me

I have grown up in Coastal Kenya.I have graduated recently from Egerton University with B.Sc (Horticulture). Due to the lack of jobs, I have over 500 mango seedlings which I plan to graft soon, though I wish to expand the nursery to include ornamental plants. I also make soap-less detergent that I sell to car wash businesses. These ventures have been started with a small amount I had saved.
The recent G.E.S summit was very inspiring and acts as my source of motivation. I also plan to venture into farming both in crops and livestock.

My Business

My business is mainly poultry farming whereby we are involved in selling both eggs and meat. I also invest in small scale cattle and goat farming. The rest of the farm area is covered in agroforestry whereby we grow crops and trees for sustainability.
The trees are sometimes harvested for timber and firewood. This helps to boost the financial status especially for home use. There is also a small tree nursery whereby seedlings are sold at affordable prices.

Loan Proposal

I intend to use the funds to furnish the house and give it some final touches. This will include plastering , painting , and installation of a solar power system and tap water.
The funds will be spent as follows;-
1. Plastering of walls.
Sand 200$.
Cement. 100$.
Labour. 40$.

2. Painting.
Paint. 150$.
Whitewash. 40$.
Brushes. 20$.
Labour. 50$.

3. Tap water installation.
Pipes and connectors. 45$.
Meter. 30$.
Licence. 30$.
Plumbing. 30$.

4. Solar power system installation.
PV panels. 150$.
Battery. 80$.
Switches and breakers. 25$
Cables. 50$.
Electrician. 50$.

5. Miscellaneous costs. 100$.

This will assist me and my family to lead a better life in the farm and hence develop the farm for small scale farming. The solar system will give us free power supply and also assist in reducing environmental degradation. I also intend to set up a biogas digester for cooking purposes.
I thank you once again and hope you will consider my loan application.
Thank you and be blessed.

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About Me

My name is Ken Mutinda. I am a Kenyan and mainly reside in Malindi town in thee north coast. My childhood can be described as one that was adventurous and fan. I have completed my education up-to bachelors degree level.
Some of the main challenges that we faced at home was poverty and we had to overcome by perseverance and encouragement from our parents and friends.
I started my nursery business immediately I completed college and from the saving I started the detergent business. I also keep some ducks which I sell upon maturity as well as their eggs.
I live in a cosmopolitan area whereby people of different cultures live together in peace.

My Business

My business is mainly poultry farming whereby we are involved in selling both eggs and meat. I also invest in small scale cattle and goat farming. The rest of the farm area is covered in agroforestry whereby we row crops and trees for sustainability.
The trees are sometimes harvested for timber and firewood. This helps to boost the financial status especially for home use. There is also a small tree nursery.
I now wish to purchase the motorbike to help with transport as well as be a source of money and employment.