Purchase of stationery

Celestine Anyango

Kisumu, Kenya

100% repaid

Entrepreneur

Name

Celestine Anyango

Member since

February 2016

On-time repayments

152 installments  •  70%

About Me

My name is Celestine Anyango Mbinga first born in a family of seven, I grew up in hands of single mother who struggled to take me to school and computer studies (certificate in packages).
It was so difficult raising the seven of us because my mother was running a grocery business that could not raise sufficient income to give us quality education.I decided to venture in creative art and design business to be able to change lifestyle and also support my children to have a better future. I am a mother of two, a boy and a girl and also lives with other two boys whom i am supporting . my hobby is listen to gospel music.

My Business

I print bill boards, T-shirts, business cards, wedding cards and office budges to different institutions like hospitals, schools, NGOS, shops, churches and individuals. I also supply stationery to different institution s where i go through bids to win tenders. I personally do typical art and design work with the help of other 3 people who were once street children and through this can earn a living and be self reliant, which has been indeed a plus for me. I got a capital of Kshs 20000 from my uncle which has increased to a turnover of Kshs. 33000 per month

Loan Proposal

I thank you once again for giving opportunity of applying another loan, this time round I would like to purchase more stationery in my shop. This includes photocopying papers, envelopes, mathematical sets, assorted pens, hard cover books, exercise books, rulers etc, in large quantities. After taking my time and looking for their wholesale prices I found out that they will cost me Kshs. 85,000 which is equivalent to $824.04 then the remaining amount of Kshs. 10,607 which is $102.83 I will use as transport and miscellaneous since I am transporting the goods from the capital city (Nairobi) to Kisumu where I do my business.

This will make my work easier especially in the institutions that I have been supplying the same and it will make me have a good rappo with them since they will have everything they need on time.

The reason why I settled on this is that we are in December and come in January children will be going back to school, so they will really need almost all of this products when going back to school. So like in our country Kenya you find that as form ones will be admitted and most of parents doesn't know where to buy the stationery needed, so being in a central place where most people pass while on their daily routine I believe that my shop will be noticed easily, and with that my profit will increase upto Kshs. 5,100 that is $49.44.

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  • nicole    Jul 3, 2018

    My fourth loan to you! I would definitely lend to you again!

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  • nicole    Aug 21, 2017

    A third great loan to Celestine!! Highly recommended to all!

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  • nicole    May 11, 2017

    My second loan to Celestine -- I would definitely lend to her a third time!

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  • Mary    May 11, 2017

    Celestine is a wonderful borrower. I would gladly lend to her again!

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Loan Info

Project Type

Classic Loan

Disbursed amount

$942.00

Date disbursed

Dec 30, 2017

Repayment status

On Time

Projected term

11 months

Lenders

H

Hilke

Bremen, Germany

J

johan

Oslo, Norway

M

Meckel

Boulder, United States

cyrus0302

San Francisco, United States

AltruisticSelfishnes

Chicago, United States

nicole

Worcester, Ma, United States

R

rcmssr

Woodbury, United States

T

thejacobnorton

Jubail, Saudi Arabia

D

danny

Karlsruhe, Germany

P

proby24

Singapore, Singapore

C

chrisherron

Chicago, United States

F

fisaire

Ithaca, United States

SeeMeeFi

Ontario, Canada

ads68

Melbourne, Australia

Blake

Rockford, United States

Christopher

Copenhagen, Denmark

D

Dave22202

Arlington VA, United States

A

acolomitchi

Eynesbury, Australia

B

BMcDermott

Washington, DC, United States

B

Baldnerd69

Cross Plains, United States

S

samthewill

Winterthur, Switzerland

E

emilyeaton

New York, United States

sderickson

Berkeley, CA, United States

B

beckynagel

United States

Pankratio

EastVan, Canada

B

bugdaniel

Switzerland

V

vbud

United States

utdream

United States

Mike and Jacqui

United Kingdom

Haim Si

Mexico, Mexico

Jeroen Decock

Gent, Belgium

W

Wade

United States

JD

Jo Dane

Melbourne, Australia

PC

Patrick Clavette

Hartford, Wisconsin, United States

jtreyes

United States

Andrew

Melbourne, Australia

Max Lettenberger

Madison, WI, United States

Kevin

San Francisco, United States

JD

Jeff DePree

United States

TH

tom hd

United Kingdom

Carla

Amsterdam, Netherlands

JF

Jason Foti

United States

M

Mart

United Kingdom

E

eriklonnroth

United Kingdom

Aran Dunlop

United States

MG

Mike G

United States

TF

Tom Fawcett

United States

A

Andrei

United States

Arnaud M

Sydney, Australia

M

Mark

United States

terveer

Netherlands

Cliff

United States

Y

YTSJ

London, United Kingdom

Ian Murray

Brisbane, Australia

RC

Rudi Chen

United States

B

Boris

Bern, Switzerland

L

LuZi44

Basel, Switzerland

BW

Betty Waweru

United States

Zack Stein

United States

JA

Jan Andresen

Hamburg, Germany

Katie

United States

HCPSPIRIT

Helsinki, Finland

The X2AI Team

San Francisco, United States

WC

Walter Clarke

Phoenix, United States

Paul Buchheit

Mountain View, United States

CL

Cathey Leach

United States

BB

Brad Brunz

United States

Daniel Toke Hansen

Copenhagen, Denmark

sbdoc

Reno, United States

PA

Peter A

New York City, United States

A

Andy

United States

Peter Morse

Amesbury, MA, United States

CH

Christian Holck

United Kingdom

B

Ben

United States

E

Eva

Montreal, Canada

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  • William    Jun 8, 2019

    Celestine's business is down a bit, she's hoping that things will get better soonest.

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  • Celestine Anyango    Aug 27, 2018

    My business has gone down a bit but God willing I know I will adjust.

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  • Celestine Anyango    Jul 4, 2018

    Thank you so much for the good work, I appreciate everything you are doing to help us boost our businesses. The loan that I had just commenced had really helped me in so many ways, I purchased stationery and I had to have another person in the shop who has been of a great help as I also helped her to meet her daily needs. My earnings has grown with at least a good profit of which some i had given the lady to go and open a kiosk at her door step since she is pregnant and about to deliver. Through this I am confident when walking because I know and believe that my kids cant miss school and food on the table.

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  • James    Jun 6, 2018

    Greetings Celestine, I am James, a lender on Zidisha. Please do me a favor and tell Christine that I wrote a letter to her on Zidisha. She has not answered it. I suppose that she is your sister. You have a pretty name. Best of everything for your business, and you too. Thank you. James

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  • Celestine Anyango    Apr 11, 2018

    I would like to reduce the amount because of the weather changes, I have been boosting my loan paying by selling cold sodas and water and now due to the weather I am not able to.

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  • Celestine Anyango    Dec 31, 2017

    I would like to thank you so much for the loan you offered me, I'm writing this feeling happy because I had already sent for the goods and I know they are going to reach on time because I was really targeting school children at least now my profit will increase and I won't find difficulties in paying the loan. Than you so much Zidisha God bless.

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  • Celestine Anyango    Dec 11, 2017

    I am still finding it difficult to post my photos, and I paid my loan but haven't reflected I am just asking on what to do.

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  • Celestine Anyango    Dec 11, 2017

    Hi, I am very sorry for what happened I used my phone to inform you that I recieved my loan of kshs. 55,675 which is equivalent to $ 546.79 but it seems I didn't send the message. I am very sorry for that. Even my profile picture didn't save as well.

    I received a loan of Kshs. 55,675 which is $ 546.79 that I used to purchase a photocopier machine. This has made my work easier because this copier will make me serve my customers well and quickly without complains of waiting.

    My earnings has increased due to many customers flowing in from kshs 1,500 $14.54 to at least Kshs. 3,000 $ 29.09 exactly the amount I intended to be getting.

    Some of my increased earning I decided to take one of the children that I have been looking after to a driving school at least for him to add knowledge in whatever he is doing. I can say that Zidisha has really changed my lifestyle and that of my children I am always happy because nowadays my children cant lack anything when going to school or any clothing that is in market, I don't have any difficulties in buying for them the clothing and this makes my neighbours to admire us so much.

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  • Celestine Anyango    Aug 22, 2017

    Hi, I would like to thank you once again for the loan you offered me, and I'm writing this feeling happy because I used the loan to buy a printer that have been worrying me so much, at least now my profit has increased and I don't find difficulties in paying the loan. , I sometimes use the money got from the business if need arises to take my children for swimming and buying them some few things like clothes. As now schools have closed and I am really having good time with my children at home is really interesting at times just to have them around.

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  • Celestine Anyango    May 24, 2017

    Once again i say thank you so much for the loan of kshs 28,294. I really appreciate your effort of approving my loan and sending it to me. I bought a good printer that i have been longing for and this will help me run my business with ease. I am very very happy with the good work you people are doing. Thank you so much

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  • Celestine Anyango    May 20, 2017

    Thank you so much Paul, Nicole & Katherine for the funds, i really appreciate. I am going to buy a printing machine that will help me print quality work and this will make me maintain my customers and even have more thus make good profit out of it.

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  • Celestine Anyango    May 12, 2017

    The loan helped me to buy a computer and that has made my work easier because i usex to do them outside where as i can also serve customers jst from my premises.

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  • Celestine Anyango    Apr 27, 2017

    I would like to increase the amount because i need to apply another loan so that i may purchase a good photocopier, the one i have been using has a major problem and i dont want to loose customers.

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  • Mary    Dec 7, 2016

    Thank you for keeping up your loan payments Celestine. It is important so you can be funded for future loans. I hope your business is expanding. Regards, Mary

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  • Mary    Nov 11, 2016

    It sounds like you have good management skills and business insight to see what your customers need and how to provide the services they request. I am glad Zidisha has enabled your business to grow. Regards, Mary

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    • Celestine Anyango    Nov 11, 2016

      Thank you so much for having seen that in me. It motivates me so much to work hard the loan has enabled me to buy the machines and at least now I don't move anyhowly. I am very happy thank you so much

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  • Celestine Anyango    Nov 2, 2016

    I want to thank you for the loan you have given me. This will enable me to purchase the computer and a printer and it will boost my business. I am very grateful and I salute you people for the good work you are doing. May our good God bless you so much.

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  • Celestine Anyango    Oct 31, 2016

    Thank you so much once again for the loan you are about to offer me. I am going to buy a computer and a printer that will enable me to print my work with ease and maintain my customers. That is not to inconvenience them by going to print somewhere else.

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  • Celestine Anyango    Oct 29, 2016

    I want thank my lenders and Zidisha team as a whole because of the financial support they have accorded me. This has made me to be self reliant, manage my business with ease and also give back to the community around me. At least I have been able to deliver my supplies in time so as to maintain and retain my customers.

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  • Celestine Anyango    Sep 28, 2016

    I am now receiving payments for the supplies I made, and this means I can now service my loan with ease and also be able maintain reasonable stock level. Thank you so much my lenders

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  • Celestine Anyango    Jul 6, 2016

    The business has gone down because the machine i was using broke down and to incur a heavy cost in bringing a new one. Given some time, the business Will have picked and Will continue with my old repayment amount, thank You for considering This.

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