Maasai beadwork

Nashipae

Isinya, Kenya

93% repaid

Entrepreneur

Name

Nashipae

Member since

March 2015

On-time repayments

136 installments  •  26%

About Me

I grew up in the remote part of isinya known as Enkirigiri. My primary education was in a local school in magadi and later went to Enoomatasiani secondary school for my KCSE certificate. I was unable to further my education due to stigmatisation of the girl child in the Maa culture at the time. I proceeded to make an income out of my hobby and thus, grew my business. Although I am yet to be blessed with a family, plans to secure a future with one are underway. Apart from my income earning hobby of beading, I enjoy hiking and long distance cycling.

My Business

My business, though majoring in one field, is highly diverse. The items include decorative house and personal ornaments for festivities and fashion. There is an increasing demand due to the rise in interest of the Maa culture. Many people want the items in their houses and events such as weddings. I chose the business as it featured my interests and required knowledge of the culture which I abundantly have. The costs incurred are for materials which mainly include hide and leather and the beads for decoration. That can be achieved with a basic if 10,000. The profit incurred ranges from 20% to 30%.for the profit I want to start a small farm To Help the community to buy wholesale vegetables and sale at a profit for them self's. It is used as reinvestment in business growth, savings and home improvement.

Loan Proposal

My business, though majoring in one field, is highly diverse. The items include decorative house and personal ornaments for festivities and fashion. There is an increasing demand due to the rise in interest of the Maa culture. Many people want the items in their houses and events such as weddings. I chose the business as it featured my interests and required knowledge of the culture which I abundantly have. The costs incurred are for materials which mainly include hide and leather and the beads for decoration. That can be achieved with a basic if 18,000. The profit incurred ranges from 20% to 30%. It is used as reinvestment in business growth, savings and home improvement.

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  • Helen Horseman    Nov 6, 2017

    Thank you for full repayment of your loan Nashipae.
    Best wishes for your business going forward.

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Loan Info

Project Type

Classic Loan

Disbursed amount

$150.00

Date disbursed

Dec 21, 2015

Repayment status

On Time

Projected term

22 months

Lenders

M

marki

NY, Turkey

Elise E

United States

C P

Mazatlan, Mexico

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  • Nashipae    Sep 19, 2023

    For now i depend on someone else my legs was amputated am using just one hand because of an accident

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  • Nashipae    Feb 16, 2018

    Thanks lenders for the helping hand God bless you so much

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  • Nashipae    Dec 28, 2017

    Want to reduce because have not sold any mat because the visitors am coming on 31st after that will be able to adjust the amount.
    Thanks a lot

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  • Nashipae    Dec 25, 2017

    Hi lenders have received the loan of 14250ksh .
    I bought the leather and the beads for making the leather tables mats
    Thanks lenders for make my and other women dreams come true

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  • Nashipae    Dec 11, 2017

    The loan will help me buy beads and leather for making table mats. It will help me get more orders and that will create more jobs for the lady's in the community.
    Thanks you lender for the helping hand thanks for making mine and other lady's to have an income at the end of the day thanks you so much

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  • Nashipae    Nov 27, 2017

    Am also making table runner

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  • Nashipae    Nov 27, 2017

    Those are the table mats

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  • Nashipae    Nov 27, 2017

    Thanks lenders for the last loan it helped me to help with my mum hospital bill and also help learn new design of not only making leather sandals but also table runner and leather table mats this have help me big and having order to make table mats thanks alot may you be blessed big

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  • Nashipae    Nov 14, 2017

    Thanks for the loan of 10$ help to but and sale an item with a profit will love to start a new project of farming as for the place am from its semi arid place I have water so it will be helpful to start a farming project to help the community and my family in food supply and help others to pay school fees

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  • Nashipae    Oct 27, 2017

    Thanks lenders for the money it has really helped me with beadwork I also want to expand not only in bead work .it has also help with to go for more training on how to make different beadwork now I can make more different types of beadwork thanks so much now I can be able to expand my shop I will for ever thank you

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  • Nashipae    Oct 26, 2017

    I Sold most of my thinks and I want to have new loan so I can make more beadswork and also farm

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  • Nashipae    Sep 28, 2017

    Financially am down

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  • Nashipae    Sep 1, 2017

    Still undergoing treatment after an accident I was in a coma for 7 months I still don't have much money to pay all at once thanks

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  • Elise E    Jun 18, 2016

    Hello Nashipae, any updated on the status of your repayment of this loan? It's a few months late at this point.

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  • C P    Dec 23, 2015

    These are very beautiful. You do amazing work!

    Chris

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    • Nashipae    Dec 24, 2015

      Thanks so much. Merry xmass and happy new year you are a blessing

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  • Nashipae    Dec 22, 2015

    Today sandls

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  • Nashipae    Dec 22, 2015

    Some of the Sandls

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  • Nashipae    Dec 22, 2015

    Some of the dandies

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  • C P    Dec 21, 2015

    Wonderful! Have a excellent and productive day!

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  • Nashipae    Dec 21, 2015

    Have got the loan thanks so much I was funded 15,000ksh .
    Thanks today I will go buy the leather and the beads so I can start working with my team .

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