Buying wheelbarrow, seeds, and manure for farm expansion

Deogratius

Omeri, Kenya

100% repaid

Entrepreneur

Name

Deogratius

Member since

January 2015

On-time repayments

26 installments  •  46%

About Me

My name is Deogratius Oteba, from ojamii village, Teso south sub county, Busia county western Kenya. I am the last born in a family of 9 and was raised with grandmother, after my parents passed on while I was 6yrs old. I schooled at the Ojamii primary school and later proceeded chakol secondary school where I completed my secondary Education, but missed university entry point with only three point.
I am currently I leaving with my grandmother, she has given me a small farm where I grow vegetables and sale them to get money to buy my basic needs and take care of her. The business has proven great potential should I get resource to expand it. I grow traditional African vegetables only, and the demand is very high, I always turn down many offers because I don’t have the potential to supply in large scale. Clients prefer my products because they are always fresh and clean. I have always maintained high standard of cleanness and quality so as to always be the most preferred supplier.
From my income I have been able to take care of my bills, and support my grandmother who is terminally ill.
During my free time, I always like playing basket ball and watching soccer. I love my garden and so I spend quite a lot of time working on it. My hobbies include dancing, swimming, socializing and eating.

My Business

I am a small commercial farmer, engaging in traditional African vegetables and kales. I provide fresh, and high quality vegetables to my clients.
Clients prefer my vegetables because i dont use fertilizers and therefore they are healthy and safe for consumption.
I choose this venture because it required little start up capital compared to other business.
I spend $50 as production costs each month, (buying seeds and labor) .My monthly revenue is $310 and so in a good month I make a profit of $250.
I use my money for saving to expand business and paying school fees for my siblings. I also contribute towards social welfare of the street children by providing $10 to a nearby children home.

Loan Proposal

Dear lenders I am requesting for the second loan to buy manure ,wheelbarrow and to expand my farm with 3/4 more acres. These will help me expedite my expansion plan ,and grow my business. Thank you in advance and blessings.

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Loan Info

Project Type

Classic Loan

Disbursed amount

$195.00

Date disbursed

Mar 25, 2015

Repayment status

On Time

Projected term

6 weeks

Lenders

Hope2012

United Kingdom

Paul Buchheit

Mountain View, United States

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Summary

Amount repaid

$205.43

Amount remaining

$0.00

Date repaid

May 9, 2015

Status

Fully repaid

Repayment History

Expected Payments Actual Payments
Apr 5, 2015 $34.23 Apr 4, 2015 $34.23
Apr 12, 2015 $34.23 Apr 4, 2015 $0.93
Apr 5, 2015 $33.30
Apr 19, 2015 $34.23 Apr 5, 2015 $0.93
Apr 12, 2015 $33.30
Apr 26, 2015 $34.23 Apr 12, 2015 $1.87
Apr 21, 2015 $32.36
May 3, 2015 $34.23 Apr 21, 2015 $1.87
May 3, 2015 $32.36
May 10, 2015 $34.27 May 3, 2015 $2.47
May 9, 2015 $31.80

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