Entrepreneur
Name
Rhoda
Member since
November 2015
On-time repayments
255 installments • 92%
About Me
Came from a humble childhood where i really enjoyed grazing our cattle in the forests and eating wild berries among other farm duties. Also loved letting out the rabbits to run around in the farm.
As children, we love animals, especially pets - you can't beat my mother at keeping kienyeji chicken in her compound.
Education was okay until our Father passed on and then it became a daily struggle. Nevertheless, our Mother gave her all to see us - five children go to school, mainly by selling farm produce and milk from her cows.
Somehow through bursaries, i got through secretarial training and managed to get petty jobs as receptionist and telephonist, and gradually secretary. This really helped as would be able to help our Mother with some house bills and sundries.
Tables turned and somehow i found myself working for a tour operator, where i am till now. Have not started my own business, but aspire to do so soon, through your assistance.
I enjoy my work as it involves entertaining visitors and meeting new guests all the time.
Culturally we love traditional foods and thrive on the farm. We love people and are very friendly.
My child is not yet old enough to know what to be, but she is getting there.
I enjoy playing with my child, reading, walking and socializing, meeting new people children activities.
My Business
As s single parent aspiring to start a side business in order to make ends meet
and seeing encouragements from friends who have joined Zidisha, and how their projects are helping them, and their families, i was also encouraged to take the challenge and start a gains and cereals shop in our village as these are the things most families use in small quantities for survival and are usually in great demand daily.
This is usually the case for maize flour and porridge flour plus grains that usually substitute meats and fish as these are too expensive for most low-cost dwellers with large families.
My typical costs are basic - house rent and utilities, food and sundries, clothing, transport, and care-giver, and medical bills.
Typical costs for starting the small shop would be at least Kshs.10 to 15,000 and thereafter, will grow slowly.
I intend to use the profits to reinvest and provide efficiently for my family, including all rounded improvements. Eventually i dream about owning my own home.
Last but not least, i would really like to be involved in anyway possible to help orphans and disadvantaged or needy children, especially those in hospitals.
Loan Proposal
Stock grains and vegetables in the kiosk for resale at a very fair prices, flexible for all levels of consumers, especially in the low cost area where it is situated.
Aim is to provide fresh and affordable grains and vegetables to the villagers around at any quantity they require and eventually be able to supply to food cafes and small schools in the villages, who have a feeding program for their children.
Help to create job opportunities to those who will assist with selling and distributing the grains and vegetables.
Expect profit increase of 0.5% to 1%.
Assist any of the employees, start up their own business, or pursue further education if willing to do so.
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Loan Info
Project Type
Classic Loan
Disbursed amount
$198.00
Date disbursed
Aug 4, 2017
Repayment status
On Time
Projected term
46 months
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