Photo papers and printing banners for paparazzi

Hezron

Githurai, Kenya

100% repaid

Entrepreneur

Name

Hezron

Member since

January 2017

On-time repayments

219 installments  •  64%

About Me

I was born in Nyahururu, Laikipia West County, with my three sister and mother. Growing up was not easy, I watched as my mother struggled to take me through primary and high school, which by then was not free as compared to today. Being the first born and the only son, after high school, I was forced to start supporting my family immediately. Over the years, I have worked in Casinos, and through my constant savings, I was able to take myself through college where I did Graphics Design. As fate would have it, I later got a job opportunity in Juba, South Sudan as a graphics designer. Unfortunately, I was forced to come back to Kenya after chaos broke out in the country. Amidst my struggles to establish myself in Nairobi, I met a former high school friend who introduced me into the world of photography Paparazzi who has also been my greatest mentor.

My Business

As a freelance photographer, I have been attending various events all over the country, where together with my friend we mount stands and invite people for photo shoots. On Sundays I also mount my stands outside our local church in Githurai 44 where I take some photos and print for the Christians aafter service. From time to time, I also get some invitations to burials, weddings, school graduation programs among others. Basically, on a monthly basis I am able to raise about Kshs. 30,000 after deducting all the expenses which include traveling and rental fees. This amount I normally spread it through supporting my household. My daughter and paying for my young sister's school fees.

Loan Proposal

On 10th February, there will be an event in Kiganjo Nyeri, Kenya Police Passout. By giving me this loan, I will be able to purchase some photo papers which should cost me $6. Besides the photo papers, I will also be able to print some banners at a cost of $10.
On a rough estimate, I expect to make about $80,
Less Expenses: Transport - $7
Revenue fee: $5
Assistant: $10
Photo papers & Banner: $16
Total Expenses: $37
Profit: $42
This profit will enable me run my day to day household operations as well as support my daughter's financial needs.

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  • Allie    Oct 1, 2017

    Congratulations on paying your loan in full, Hezron. I hope your business is going well and your sister is doing well at school.

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Loan Info

Project Type

Classic Loan

Disbursed amount

$16.00

Date disbursed

Feb 1, 2017

Repayment status

On Time

Projected term

5 weeks

Lenders

Paul Buchheit

Mountain View, United States

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