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Norris

Nairobi, Kenya

24% repaid

Entrepreneur

Name

Norris

Member since

December 2014

On-time repayments

296 installments  •  30%

About Me

My name is Norris Wafula, 31 years old, married with one son called Hein who is my greatest inspiration. Am a Bukusu, a sub-tribe in the Luhya community in Western Kenya. Most of my childhood life was spent in the rural setup, only after completing my college with a diploma in Information technology is when i was able to come to Nairobi city in search of greener pastures. currently am perusing a degree in Business of information technology.
Life in the city wasn't that easy as i expected however after much waiting and undertaking several unskilled jobs and mostly employed as a security guard, i meet a friend who was starting up his own company and we joined hands from the initial establishment of a company dealing with swimming pool maintenance . This was my turning point in life and i realized it's not a must to be employed but rather you can become self employed and further more create job opportunities to others. I decided to do something different and i registered a security firm which am currently recruiting,training and supply guards to institutions around my home area. My hobbies are swimming, watching movies and traveling.

My Business

My firm is known as Wasino security Services, currently the firm offers the following services; guarding services, Backup & patrols, Event management, V.I.P escort, Electric fencing and CCTV installation. I came up with this business idea after evaluating the area and found out that most institutions employ guards not attached to any firm and without any training. This business does not only benefit me but it also helps me reach out in developing my community by offering Job opportunities. Am the sole financier of the business with little savings form my current job. Currently i have 16 guards and spend USD 44 per guard for recruitment, training and supply of equipment and hired one former security officer to manage the guards. My clients pay a monthly guarding fee of between USD 55 -77.
Monthly am able to make a profit of around USD 115 which most of it is ploughed back into the business. With a promising growth, i foresee a bright future for my firm.

Loan Proposal

I will use the loan to purchase a 3-in-1 printer that has the capability to print, photocopy and scan documents. This will come in handy as for now we outsource this services from cyber vendors, making it difficult to protection our confidential documents as a firm we spent a lot in printing and photocopying of documents and if we acquire one, the firm will save some cash.
A new computer set will be used as a server to provide network facilities to the office and act as a backup for the firm’s information.
Will also purchase an internet modem with wireless ability for the network connectivity for the firm.

HP Laserjet 3380 All-In-One Printer @ Usd 300
Desktop Computer (Dell) @ Usd 205
Wi-Fi Cable Modem Router @ Usd 170

Total cost Usd 675

These equipments will come in handy in improving my firm’s efficiency and save time used in document production and save some cash used to outsource printing services and internet services from other vendors at a high cost, in return increasing the profit margin of the firm.

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Loan Info

Project Type

Classic Loan

Disbursed amount

$641.00

Date disbursed

Aug 7, 2015

Repayment status

Late

Projected term

63 months

Lenders

Kitty

Hailsham, United Kingdom

Leonardia

Waddinxveen, Netherlands

MW

Matt Willis

United States

JG

Jake Gibson and Beverly Picardo

San Francisco, United States

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  • Norris    Oct 25, 2018

    I want to plan on a regular schedule for the payment

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  • Judith    Oct 2, 2017

    Hello Lenders,
    I spoke with Norris and he said he had some issues but on 20th October 2017, he will clear all the arrears. I have noted that and will remind him one day before 20th October.

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  • Judith    Jul 20, 2017

    Hello Lenders,
    Norris said he will repay the arrears on Sunday Roth July 2017. I will remind him before that time.

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  • Judith    Apr 28, 2017

    Hello Lenders,
    Norris said he will repay the arrears on Sunday 30th April 2017.

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  • Norris    Mar 1, 2017

    wish to adjust and start repaying

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  • Judith    Feb 23, 2017

    Hello Lenders,

    I have spoken with Norris and he said he had some problems and will be back on 26th Feb and will clear the arrears that time.

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  • Norris    Dec 22, 2016

    I want to wish the members of this great forum a merry xmas and a blessed new year. Looking forward for your continued support in 2017.

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  • Reema Mukherjee    Nov 16, 2016

    Dear Bonface,

    Could you please email [email protected] with your registered email ID so that the Team can help you?

    Thank you,
    Reema.

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  • Bonface    Nov 15, 2016

    plz send me your phone number i need your assistance.

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  • Norris    Oct 7, 2016

    wish to reschedule for convenience of repayment

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  • Judith    Sep 23, 2016

    Noris said he travelled and is coming back tommorrow 23rd sept and will make payment on 24th september 2016.

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  • Norris    Aug 31, 2016

    Am working on my loan installments and soon will be adjusting the figure to be able to finish the loan before the end of the year.

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  • Norris    Aug 13, 2016

    Hi team, am grateful for your continued support towards making my dreams come true. My business is doing fine and am grateful as i look forward to more engagements with you. Thanks a lot.

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  • Norris    Aug 13, 2016

    Hi team, am grateful for your continued support towards making my dreams come true. My business is doing fine and am grateful as i look forward to more engagements with you. Thanks a lot.

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  • Stephen    Aug 3, 2016

    help my profile invite long ago be accepted to borrow

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  • Stephen    Aug 3, 2016

    hi sir , i was invited by zidisha member by the name zachary ngare and was not able to go true, what could have been wrong since i showed interest in zidisha.

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  • Norris    Jul 28, 2016

    I wish to adjust my loans to a reasonable amount that i can repay comfortably. Thanks for your understanding.

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  • Norris    Jun 21, 2016

    Capital is the major challenge fr starting up a business and keeping it on until the break even point. Zidisha came in handy at supported me to achieve my dream. Am grateful to you lender and the Zidisha team at large.

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  • Norris    Jun 13, 2016

    My firm has a legal issue and i wish to reschedule so as to have a humble time in repaying subsequent installments.

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  • Norris    May 20, 2016

    wish to repay my installments from next week.

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