Entrepreneur
Name
Sharon
Member since
February 2016
On-time repayments
38 installments • 63%
About Me
I was born to Mr Festus Okumu and mama Getrude Okumu,I am the second born in a family of 6 children,I went to Khayega primary school and then St agnes Shibuye Girls for my secondary education. I was admitted to University of Nairobi but deferred my studies due to lack of fees.
I started farming as so as to raise money for tuition for my college.I bought 10 chicken and kept them in my room since I did not have money to construct them a house,I then acquired a loan of $300 from uwezo fund that I used to construct the poultry house,and add 40 more birds.The birds have since multiplied and are 200. I come just a few meters from the crying stone of kakamega and that's the unique culture in our land.
I love listening to music,singing,and watching documentaries during my free time.
My Business
I keep indigenous chicken organically in my farm .I sell them to a hotel that always orders in advance since the demand is high, I am looking for funds to expand the business so that I can meet the market demands.
I choose these business because I have always loved poultry and because of ready market for chicken in my neighborhood.
my monthly typical costs are $80 for feeds supplements,and vaccination,I spend less on feeds since I practice free range and the birds get 50% feeds from the fields. monthly revenues are $300
.I use the money to save for my school fees and reinvestment in the business and buying my basic needs.
Loan Proposal
I would wish to expand my poultry unit to avoid overcrowding that leads to diseases hence losses as well as to provide room for 300 more birds. I would spend the loan on 10 iron sheets for the construction of new poultry unit . thank you in advance.
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Loan Info
Project Type
Classic Loan
Disbursed amount
$100.00
Date disbursed
Mar 1, 2016
Repayment status
On Time
Projected term
24 months
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