Iron sheets to build a home for my family

Bernard Maina

Kitengela Town,, Kenya

100% repaid

Entrepreneur

Name

Bernard Maina

Member since

January 2016

On-time repayments

132 installments  •  48%

About Me

Hello zidisha, I have heard alot about zidisha and how amazing it is. My names are Bernard Kibete, I am married and blessed with a baby girl. I was born raised and educated in Muranga county in kiharu division. After highschool I joined College in the city of nairobi where I graduated with a diploma in electrical engineering.
I got employed in an electrical firm where I worked for two years, in 2007 I quit employment to persue my passion in business.
I started small, selling electrical applliences from a make shift platform on the roadside, then I was determined to open a shop within a year.I planned well and in a years time, I was able to achieve my objective. My shop is located in kitengela town in a busy street. My hobbies are jogging, going to gym and part time actor in the local commedy programmes. I love people and making friends.

My Business

My business mainly deals with electricals and electronics for sale.I buy goods from wholesale stores and retail them to my clients.This involves, bulbs, solar panels, solar bulbs,electrical cables, lamp holders, and general electrical appliances.The cost of bulbs range from $5 to$10, solar panels from $50 to $150 and expect a profit of between 50% to 75%. Being an urban centre, there is high demand for my products and can do replacements once or twice a week.My profits goes to basic need, home keeping and Rent paying and school fees.

Loan Proposal

Hello dear lenders, I would like to thank you for your previous assistance in raising my previous loans, I also would like to request for a loan of $300. I will use the money to buy building materials for a home for my family, the money I will get will buy 50pcs of Iron sheets @ $55 per piece. This will help me to construct a Temporary house for my family and it will save me from rental expense. I would like to thank you in advance as you make a decision to help fund this project, God bless you.

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Loan Info

Project Type

Classic Loan

Disbursed amount

$303.00

Date disbursed

Aug 22, 2016

Repayment status

On Time

Projected term

5 months

Lenders

Paul Buchheit

Mountain View, United States

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