Entrepreneur
Name
Richard
Member since
August 2021
On-time repayments
7 installments • 71%
About Me
My name is Richard,I am a Kenyan citizen from Western province, Vihiga county, vihiga sub-county, south Maragoli location, chagenda sublocation.I am aged 60, married to one wife Edith, a father of four childrens two boys and two girls and as well a born again Christian.I have been engaged in horticultural farming for over 30 years owning one and a half acres of land.I am adirector of shangilia children's home of which we cater for disadvantaged, Abaddoned and ophaned children by providing shelter,clothing, food and school fees fom primary school to college/University until they stand on there own.I am also church elder.
My Business
My business is horticultural farming of which I plant kales and other crops like capsicum, cucumber, eggplant and others.I have been engaged in this business for over 30 years and it has enabled me meet my family needs and even pay school fees for my children.I sell my products at kisumu city and also supply them to boarding schools in my county. I also manage a five(5) acre farm at shangilia children's home where I plant fruit trees,beans,fresh vegetables and bee keeping and dairy cows for the kids whom we take care of. I am very proud and enjoy my work.
Loan Proposal
I will purchase compost manure, fertilizers and transport to the farm,employ 5 casuals who will be maintaining the farm for one month then buy few equipment the work which include jembe panga and speads.
My Videos
Aug 3, 2021: Richard misigo's farm
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Loan Info
Project Type
Classic Loan
Disbursed amount
$97.00
Date disbursed
Aug 23, 2021
Repayment status
On Time
Projected term
4 weeks
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Lenders
Australia
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