Benson

Kimangu Farm, Rongai, Kenya

24% repaid

Entrepreneur

Name

Benson

Member since

August 2011

On-time repayments

61 installments  •  36%

About Me

I was born in 1949 in Muranga county. I joined my primary School in Kahithe pr. school. Due to luck of school fees, I didn't proceed with education. After Independent I with my parent we migrated from muranga county to Nakuru county. I started involving myself in hawker business. In 10 years ago I have been involving myself in dairy farming among other activities. I got married in 1970 to Ruth Mwihaki and we were blessed with four children, 3 girls and one boy. In 2004 my dear passed away. I stayed alone for of 6yrs and the 7th year I remarried to Mary Nduta(2010)W e spend all the hardship together and I do love her very much.My home is about 9km west of Rongai town, near Waka center in kimangu farm plot no.569.

My Business

My business is dairy farming and I am having four milking cows at an average of 80 litres per day an approximate of 64,000 monthly. The residence prefer my product because I am a bit low with one shilling. After all expenses( buying dairy imput and my salary among other things) I remain with 25,000

Loan Proposal

If granted these loan,i will use as follows.K.E.S.40,000 will use to all more food staff for the animal and medication.K.E.S.20,000will be use to buy one more cow to increase my income.K.E.S.20.000 to fence the compound where cattle are living to the new modern.K.E.S,15,000.will be use to buy one cutting machine to gr aide the plant so as o make it to be soft.This will make me to be very busy on my business.

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Loan Info

Project Type

Classic Loan

Disbursed amount

$1,115.00

Date disbursed

May 15, 2013

Repayment status

Late

Projected term

45 months

Lenders

J

jeffb

United States

Brian

Midhurst, Canada

EricDWalters

Rochester, Mn, Usa, United States

C

chkuo

Taipei, Taiwan

eagle3

Grand Ledge, United States

YB Song

Seoul, Republic of Korea

nicole

Worcester, Ma, United States

L

lmuenchen

Munich, Germany

DeanDropshot

Oslo, Norway

Rdcmole

Cincinnati, United States

Silver

Steiermark, Austria

ErikN

Stockholm, Sweden

KyRoamer

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

L

lenderfromquebec

Saint-raymond, Canada

T

taiti123

Singapore, Singapore

W

Walekkelson

Brisbane, Australia

B

Brandon

Colorado Springs, United States

Y

YoUSA11

Sylvania, United States

D

DRSZ73

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Jeff and Marcie

Portland, OR, United States

C

CrazyCanuck

Nepean, Canada

beverly

Vancouver, Canada

EmilAsker

Lomma, Sweden

russell

leicester, United Kingdom

Sundstroms

Falun, Sweden

andreasol

Bielefeld, Germany

KM

British Columbia, Canada, Canada

B

bopsquod

Seattle, Wa, United States

C

cravioli

geneva, Switzerland

Taata

Multia, Finland

pentatonicscale

Niiza-shi, Japan

P

Prysdahl

Marshall, United States

MillerClark

London, United Kingdom

OlyRhys

Olympia, United States

HMCmicrofinance

Oxford, United Kingdom

C

Cliff

Colorado Springs, United States

Z

Zimaxx

Graz, Austria

G

gregc

Calgary, Canada

B

BassFamily

Tremonton, United States

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  • Cliff    Sep 11, 2014

    Honestly, people like Benson Irungu failing to repay their loans (and the multiple other loans I have had written off by Ziidisha) have led me to use my money on other sites such as Kiva, that have a much better track record for repayments. It's not about the money, so much as it is about not being able to help other people. I have been to Kenya and understand the struggles; however, not repaying a loan amounts to stealing, and in my case, that money would have been used to help other families in need.

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  • Benson    Aug 7, 2014

    Dear lenders,
    I't has come a time for not keep on stopping what is in my mind.I have been with trouble with my business for the past three month due to lack of rain as you know when such situation comes,every thing might not be in place if not wel taken care.As for now things are resuming graudualy and in the coming few day i will be in place.

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  • Sammy    May 15, 2014

    Dear Lenders,My nemes are sammy kanja,VM Rongai Nakuru.I contacted mr.Irungu this morning and he explain to have not be to his business for a while and he will reschedule next week.

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    • KM    May 28, 2014

      Hi Mr. Kanja!

      Thank-you for working with Mr. Irungu for all of us!

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  • KM    Aug 25, 2013

    Thank-you for making a repayment even though you have been having poor weather, I hope this did not cause too much distress for you or your family, but instead I hope it means that the rains have stopped and your cows are happy in the sun again!

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  • Benson    Aug 7, 2013

    Dear Lenders,thanks very much for the money you lend to me.I cant hide my joy to that,let almight fatrher who oversee every thing that human cant.Due to heavily rain that is been experiencing in my area,i will not be able to submit the amount of K.E.S.8999 at the moment.My business is not in good condition for the cattle are not producing enough milk due to the current weather till Sep.I will be able to submit the amount of K.E.S. 4000,

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    • eagle3    Aug 7, 2013

      As always,the weather is unpredictable. I have every confidence in your efforts. Your hard work and preserverancy will win out. Best of luck for continued success.

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  • Benson    Jun 15, 2013

    I would like additional of two more months,due to my business is not in good mood.I am planing to look for the way to improve it and make it to repay on it own instead of looking for the money to repay.I am looking forward to make sure no to repeat the mistake . I hope by the end of that period every thing will be okay.

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    • KM    Jun 19, 2013

      Hello Mr. Irungu - I'm sorry to learn that you have been having difficulties with your business, but your repayment record speaks for itself - I have no doubt that you will be able to solve your current difficulty and return to stronger enterprise then ever before soon! Best wishes from Canada.

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  • eagle3    May 15, 2013

    Congratulations on getting approved for your loan. I aoplaud your initiative and hard work in striving to better you and your families lives. You have my best wishes for great success.

    IF YOU THINK YOU CAN -- YOU CAN!

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  • Benson    Mar 8, 2013

    Dear Lenders.Thanks a lot for your generous support to my business it is well managed though a lot of challenges is facing the business.I am asking for two months grace period,for there is no movement in our area because of the election.I do beg your pardon for not fulfilling the promise we made between me and you,but let me say no one who is pafect.

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    • Elinor    Mar 18, 2013

      Thank you for the update, Benson. I hope everything will be peaceful again soon.

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  • Elinor    Nov 28, 2012

    Great to see you making all your payments on time! I hope that means all is going well with yours cows! What breed did you buy? I have Ayrshires here in the U.S.

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  • Benson    May 24, 2012

    Thanks be to those who participated to this way and other .and i will not forget Mr sammy nganga kanja for his well done job .God bless everyone.

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    • KM    Apr 4, 2014

      Hello Mr. Irungu - I hope you are well. How are things now with your farming?

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  • Benson    May 22, 2012

    Thanks Argentipeper,Qt9998.God bless you.

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  • Benson    May 14, 2012

    Thanks Benedicte Monroe

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  • Benson    May 9, 2012

    To day the sun is very sunny for we have being staying for a while without sun . i fact i receive 30 liters of milk from my cows. My prayer is to the lenders ,please promote my account.

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  • Benson    May 8, 2012

    Thanks for your request Mr and Mrs traciyoshiyama,about my cows .I fact my cows ere ding well for this time i milk 10 litres of milk per head of cow.please in case of any question concerning the cow continue.God bless you.

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  • Benson    May 4, 2012

    thanks for the contribution you made to me God bless you.

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  • traciyoshiyama    Apr 28, 2012

    Good Luck Benson! How are your cows?

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  • Benson    Mar 24, 2012

    HOW I SPENT LOAN FROM ZIDISHA
    I spent twenty thousands buying cattle feeds and minerals salt for my cow sand treatments e.g. de-worming.
    I constructed zero-grazing units for the animals which costed twenty-five thousands. The project has not yet been completed but I am hoping to complete with about one hundred and twenty thousands.
    I am grateful to zidisha because they have enabled me to have anew project from the money lend to me.
    I am hoping t o borrow more funds from Zidisha because it has improved my living standards.

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  • Elinor    Dec 2, 2011

    Godo luck with your cows! I am also a dairy farmer here in the United States. I am very happy to see that your loan has been fully funded.

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  • Benson    Nov 13, 2011

    I appreciate all you lenders for bidding me.hanks alot.

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  • Benson    Nov 7, 2011

    PRAISE BE TO THE LORD FOR GIVING YOU LEADERS KIND ,TO HELP US .THANK BE TO JULIA FOR HER EFFORT TO HELP ME..

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