Purchase of a popcorn-making machine

Lydia

Mombasa, Kenya

25% repaid

Entrepreneur

Name

Lydia

Member since

March 2019

On-time repayments

29 installments  •  45%

About Me

My name is Lydiah. Am the 1st born in a family of 5 siblings. Am married & a mother of 2 kids. I live in Mombasa County. We own a home there. Am also a trained ECD teacher, but currently a stay-at-home mom running a retail shop.

I have experienced funding firsthand so am aware of its benefits & that it changes lives.

My goal is to be financially stable so that my children can live a comfortable life in future.

Am passionate about Early Childhood Education & Literacy. Am saving so that I build a modern Pre-school that would be a safe haven for children & families in general.

My Business

My business is a retail shop. I recently added an Mpesa to my shop. My initial starting capital was Kshs. 30000. The business generates a monthly net profit of Kshs. 5000.

It's not a busy neighborhood so profits are slow, but steady. It's almost 2yrs since I started operations.

Loan Proposal

I plan to buy a popcorn- making & sealing machines so that I can process & package popcorn to distribute to other retail outlets for sale. Hygiene is outmost priority when it comes to handling food & i intend to maintain that while I sell my product. The venture will help boost sales in my retail shop.

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Loan Info

Project Type

Classic Loan

Disbursed amount

$391.00

Date disbursed

Oct 17, 2019

Repayment status

Late

Projected term

4 months

Lenders

A

Anninymouse

Southampton, United Kingdom

PaulE

Cockeysville, MD, United States

B

Bpryse

Long beach, United States

Kjartan

Oslo, Norway

L

ldron7

Utah, United States

J

JakeA

Wellington, New Zealand

indeh

London, United Kingdom

Cloudways

Malta, Malta

S

SvenWaage

Stavanger, Norway

camilberlin

Berlin, Germany

BF

Bob Fitzjohn

Fontvielle, Monaco, Yemen

M

miriamg

Toronto, Canada

GarmdGriek

Oslo, Norway

Franmiguel

Perth, Australia

Emma

Australia

Sayuri

United Kingdom

D

Dan

Australia

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  • Lydia    Nov 25, 2019

    My family is currently in a financial crisis due to the demise of a loved one, whereby we had to settle a huge medical bill left behind. I, however can assure my lenders that it's just a temporary hitch & I'll do everything possible to clear my loan.
    Thank you in advance for your understanding & patience.

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    • Mary    Dec 29, 2019

      I am sorry to hear of the death of a family member Lydia.
      Please resume making your Zidisha payments when it is possible. You can adjust your repayments to a smaller amount. This will keep your repayment rate in good standing while letting you take care of medical bills.

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  • Lydia    Oct 25, 2019

    Hello Lenders,
    My loan was successfully disbursed & have already bought a sealing machine as I await delivery of the popcorn machine.
    Thank you.

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  • Lydia    Oct 17, 2019

    Hello,
    I just received my loan. Thank you so much.

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  • Mary    Oct 16, 2019

    Popcorn is a high profit item Lydia. You may want to think about adding cotton candy in the future as well, as it is also a high profit item.

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    • Lydia    Oct 17, 2019

      Good idea. It'd be a bit with the kids since it's a new snack to them. Will definitely try that.

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  • Roel Vogels    Oct 14, 2019

    What a great idea, Lydia! Making popcorn is fun, and even better: the taste is amazing. All the best!

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  • Lydia    Oct 14, 2019

    Hello Lenders,
    I feel elated that was able to complete my loan on time. Am also grateful that the loan helped me boost my mobile banking services business (Mpesa). My clientele has grown tremendously & sales are improving.
    I have become involved more by being a Volunteer Mentor and can attest to Zidisha changing lives.
    Thank you for your contribution.

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  • Lydia    Oct 4, 2019

    Hello,
    Me & Family are Catholic. So, the Advent season is about to start in a few weeks meaning CHRISTMAS IS ALMOST HERE!! It's the season of anticipation & spreading good cheer.

    My baby girl also turns 2 in November....so yeah, it's a special month in our family.

    Thank you to all lenders for making a difference this year.

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  • Lydia    Sep 16, 2019

    Hello Lenders,
    I apologize for not confirming receipt of loan on time. I got caught up in my new role as a Volunteer Mentor helping my fellow Borrowers review their loans. I actually feel good being part of someone else's financial achievement.
    Again, thank you for the loan & God bless.

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  • Lydia    Aug 27, 2019

    Hello, Lenders,
    Kindly bear with me as I await disbursement of the funds.... Am informed that it takes upto 2wks so... we wait.

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  • Lydia    Aug 12, 2019

    Hello Lenders,
    Am happy to say that my loan proposal button has started working again right on time for my next project. Fingers crossed. Thanks in advance.

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  • Lydia    Jul 5, 2019

    15/17/19
    3wks going....still can't get a loan approved. Am contemplating on deactivating my account now....



    It's been a week now..... I can't access funding... I can't post on the forum....i have to literally edit my comment section so as to write a new message.

    Professionalism demands that you inform a client/borrower on reasons why certain measures were taken. *Sigh*

    Am sorry lenders. I honestly don't know what's happening with myZidisha account.....

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  • Lydia    Jul 5, 2019

    Hurray! Cleared my loan today. I regret not discovering this app soon, but am glad I did. Thanks Zidisha.

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  • Lydia    Jul 1, 2019

    Hello,
    See the green pipes? Yeah, drilled, piped & pumped. Water has been running for a week now. Again, thanks to my Lenders. Always a pleasure doing business with you. My current loan is 30% paid up...... Working on it one instalment at a time.

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  • Lydia    Jun 24, 2019

    I got my funds today..Kshs 11k+ . Immediately went to but the tank & pipes.... Took this pic awhile ago when the tank was put up & piping started..... This what you do dear Lenders. You make dreams come true. Piped water at last!

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    • Lydia    Jun 24, 2019

      Thanks. Will definitely update you on the project. Piping going on as we speak...

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    • Lydia    Jul 2, 2019

      So Laurie,
      I was sneaking thru your profile *giggles*..then I came about this "...solar-powered devices and other forms of energy which rely much less on fossil fuels...".
      I cannot stress how relevant & important this statement is. The countless times solar powered miniature torches have literally save our lives when power goes off unexpectedly ( our national provider is notorious at it)... Plus I carry them in my traveling bag everytime I go upcountry... I treasure them!

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  • Lydia    Jun 23, 2019

    Hello,
    So, me & family decided to cut cost of monthly water bills. Drillers have just completed drilling... Still haven't dismantled the drilling machine yet. Next step, plumbing & tanks.
    It's too much water for one family & being the entrepreneur I am I'll definitely commercialize this one... And soon.... with increasing Zidisha loan limit & my generous lenders everything is possible!

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  • Lydia    Jun 20, 2019

    To all past & future Lenders,

    Thank you for believing & trusting in our endeavours. Your funds make a difference to every borrower you lend to. You're a glimpse of financial hope to many.

    Half of my borrowed funds go to my igg.me/at/Jadele campaign while the rest I re-invest into my shop.

    May every project that you touch prosper. God Bless!

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  • Lydia    Jun 20, 2019

    Thank you very much for funding my loans. God bless! Kindly visit igg.me/at/Jadele to learn about my story.

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