To buy an additional computer for cybercafe business

Elizabeth

Bamburi, Kenya

24% repaid

Entrepreneur

Name

Elizabeth

Member since

July 2014

On-time repayments

132 installments  •  11%

About Me

My name is Elizabeth Waithera. I was born in Makueni County in Eastern side of Kenya. I went to primary and then secondary school for my basic education. I was born in a family of seven where I am the sixth born. I am married with a 5 year old son. My husband is a photographer and we work together to meet our household expenses.
After my secondary education, I joined a computer college where I trained as a computer operator. Later with the help of my husband, I started a small computer bureau where I give services such as typing, design work and photocopying.

I am a hardworking woman and I believe in making progress year after year. My desire is to expand my business and provide cyber-cafe services so that I can serve my clients adequately.

My Business

I run a computer bureau in Mombasa town where I offer services such as typing, typesetting, photocopying etc. My typical job entails typing documents for my clients such as letters, college students’ thesis and project work. I also do artwork for different types of publications such as brochures, business cards and music DVD covers.
I have harboured a dream of starting a cyber-cafe to increase my income by tapping into a large demand for these services in the town. I have failed to realize this dream due to lack of funds since getting funding from local banks is quite difficult. My husband is overwhelmed by house expenses and that is why a Zidisha loan will come in handy for this venture.

If given the $150, I will be able to purchase and extra used computer (I am currently using 1) and get internet connection to my office. This way I will be able to start the cyber and later expand it when I acquire more computers in the near future.

Loan Proposal

I started offering cyber services where clients come in and browse at a fee. I only have one computer for this purpose and this means that I can only serve once client at a time. With purchase of an extra computer, I will be able to serve more clients and hence more income.

A full set of a computer system (refurbished) and internet connection will cost me around $200. Kindly fund this project.

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Loan Info

Project Type

Classic Loan

Disbursed amount

$212.00

Date disbursed

Jan 4, 2015

Repayment status

Late

Projected term

26 months

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