Entrepreneur
Name
Ann
Member since
July 2015
On-time repayments
234 installments • 17%
About Me
Am Ann Njoki I 45 years old. single parent to 2 children and 1 grandson. Am a resident of Kitale in transnzoia Kenya.I have diploma in sales and marketing plus several certificates on entrepreneurship short term courses i have dealt with cosmetics & beauty.but 5 years ago i had a fatal road accident, i fractured my leg &pelvic on the right side, it was plated but it was plated but am still unstable to date. After alot of soul searching and determination i have embraced motorbike (Boda boda )transport business by leasing a motorbike from a friend who changed from transport to farming.Despite my condition am handworking and determined to steer myself and my family for better. I was invited to Zidisha by a friend Zippy Nangila, who is a road accident victim like me, our Sons shares the same name and birthdays,fate brought us together to share, console and move forward with funding from Zidisha
My Business
I am in motorcycle taxi (boda boda) transport business.I have Leased it at $3 per day that is ksh 300,i fuel daily and service it on weekly service, i make a profit ksh 600 this is $6 per day son drives the motorcycle because he has a valid driving license .Due to this motorbike Condition i get less profit because am unable to service it well to gain good power on long term. I need funding from Zidisha to enable me to buy new tyres and tube ,to service it to perfection for me to the get a good profit with a guarantee to save some money to buy my own motorcycle for transport someday. kitale is a growing town, it surrounded by farms and upcoming Housing Estates, therefore motorcyle transport in my good and in demand, it pays well cause it is speedy a destination and can access all interior areas. Please make my dream come true by funding me. my life hobbies are you technology,watching documentaries,flowers ,cookies & knitting ,sky is the only limit, i have the zeal to success through hardworking and proper venture like this motorcycle transport bussiness.please fund me, make it happen
Loan Proposal
I will use this loan to do overhaul to the motorcycle.eg open the engine to be service which i have not done before replacing the valves &gasket and do brake,gear and all alingnments.This October we are starting the active season in our town.so business will be on booming tides,movement from town to farmland will increase,up and down errands within town will be a lot,school are closing soon so transport of good and persons will be in demand.Families will visit each other.Am sure to gain a lot with my motorcycle in good condition after doing complete overhaul on engine for it to gain good velocity and stability and safety during this busy season.Zidisha enable me to excel in my business
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Loan Info
Project Type
Classic Loan
Disbursed amount
$261.00
Date disbursed
Oct 4, 2016
Repayment status
Late
Projected term
49 months
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