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.
Feedback
Positive
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Neutral
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Negative
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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
Other loans
Lenders
Singapore, Singapore
Switzerland
United States
Washington DC, United States
Germany
United States
United States
United States
United States
Germany
United States
Jake Gibson and Beverly Picardo
San Francisco, United States
Canada
Summary
Amount repaid
$197.78
Amount remaining
$0.00
Date repaid
Aug 28, 2020
Status
Fully repaid
Repayment History
| Expected Payments | Actual Payments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2017 | $2.96 | Aug 18, 2017 | $2.96 |
| Aug 23, 2017 | $0.99 | Aug 24, 2017 | $0.99 |
| Aug 30, 2017 | $0.99 | Aug 24, 2017 | $0.99 |
| Sep 6, 2017 | $0.99 | Aug 24, 2017 | $0.99 |
| Sep 13, 2017 | $0.99 | Aug 24, 2017 | $0.99 |
| Sep 20, 2017 | $0.99 | Aug 24, 2017 | $0.99 |
| Sep 27, 2017 | $0.99 | Aug 24, 2017 | $0.99 |
| Oct 4, 2017 | $0.99 | Aug 24, 2017 | $0.99 |
| Oct 11, 2017 | $0.99 | Aug 24, 2017 | $0.99 |
| Oct 18, 2017 | $0.99 | Aug 24, 2017 | $0.99 |
| Oct 25, 2017 | $0.99 | Aug 24, 2017 | $0.99 |
| Nov 1, 2017 | $0.99 | Oct 2, 2017 | $0.99 |
| Nov 8, 2017 | $0.99 | Oct 2, 2017 | $0.99 |
| Nov 15, 2017 | $0.99 | Oct 2, 2017 | $0.99 |
| Nov 22, 2017 | $0.99 | Oct 2, 2017 | $0.99 |
| Nov 29, 2017 | $0.99 | Oct 2, 2017 | $0.99 |
| Dec 6, 2017 | $0.99 | Oct 2, 2017 | $0.99 |
| Dec 13, 2017 | $0.99 | Oct 2, 2017 | $0.99 |
| Dec 20, 2017 | $0.99 | Oct 2, 2017 | $0.99 |
| Dec 27, 2017 | $0.99 | Oct 2, 2017 | $0.99 |
| Jan 3, 2018 | $0.99 | Oct 2, 2017 | $0.99 |
| Jan 10, 2018 | $0.99 | Nov 2, 2017 | $0.99 |
| Jan 17, 2018 | $0.99 | Nov 2, 2017 | $0.99 |
| Jan 24, 2018 | $0.99 | Nov 2, 2017 | $0.99 |
| Jan 31, 2018 | $0.99 | Nov 2, 2017 | $0.99 |
| Feb 7, 2018 | $0.99 | Nov 2, 2017 | $0.99 |
| Feb 14, 2018 | $0.99 | Nov 2, 2017 | $0.99 |
| Feb 21, 2018 | $0.99 | Nov 2, 2017 | $0.99 |
| Feb 28, 2018 | $0.99 | Nov 2, 2017 | $0.99 |
| Mar 7, 2018 | $0.99 | Nov 2, 2017 | $0.99 |
| Mar 14, 2018 | $0.99 | Nov 2, 2017 | $0.99 |
| Mar 21, 2018 | $0.99 | Mar 12, 2018 | $0.99 |
| Mar 28, 2018 | $0.99 | Mar 12, 2018 | $0.99 |
| Apr 4, 2018 | $0.99 | Mar 12, 2018 | $0.99 |
| Apr 11, 2018 | $0.99 | Mar 12, 2018 | $0.99 |
| Apr 18, 2018 | $0.99 | Mar 12, 2018 | $0.99 |
| Apr 25, 2018 | $0.99 | Mar 12, 2018 | $0.99 |
| May 2, 2018 | $0.99 | Mar 12, 2018 | $0.99 |
| May 9, 2018 | $0.99 | Mar 12, 2018 | $0.99 |
| May 16, 2018 | $0.99 | Mar 12, 2018 | $0.99 |
| May 23, 2018 | $0.99 | Mar 12, 2018 | $0.99 |
| May 30, 2018 | $0.99 | May 3, 2018 | $0.99 |
| Jun 6, 2018 | $0.99 | May 3, 2018 | $0.99 |
| Jun 13, 2018 | $0.99 | May 3, 2018 | $0.99 |
| Jun 20, 2018 | $0.99 | May 3, 2018 | $0.99 |
| Jun 27, 2018 | $0.99 | May 3, 2018 | $0.99 |
| Jul 4, 2018 | $0.99 | May 3, 2018 | $0.99 |
| Jul 11, 2018 | $0.99 | May 3, 2018 | $0.99 |
| Jul 18, 2018 | $0.99 | May 3, 2018 | $0.99 |
| Jul 25, 2018 | $0.99 | May 3, 2018 | $0.99 |
| Aug 1, 2018 | $0.99 | May 3, 2018 | $0.99 |
| Aug 8, 2018 | $0.99 | Jun 28, 2018 | $0.99 |
| Aug 15, 2018 | $0.99 | Jun 28, 2018 | $0.99 |
| Aug 22, 2018 | $0.99 | Jun 28, 2018 | $0.99 |
| Aug 29, 2018 | $0.99 | Jun 28, 2018 | $0.99 |
| Sep 5, 2018 | $0.99 | Jun 28, 2018 | $0.99 |
| Sep 12, 2018 | $0.99 | Jun 28, 2018 | $0.99 |
| Sep 19, 2018 | $0.99 | Jun 28, 2018 | $0.99 |
| Sep 26, 2018 | $0.99 | Jun 28, 2018 | $0.99 |
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| Oct 17, 2018 | $0.99 | Jul 31, 2018 | $0.99 |
| Oct 24, 2018 | $0.99 | Jul 31, 2018 | $0.99 |
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| Dec 26, 2018 | $0.99 | Sep 28, 2018 | $0.99 |
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| Jan 9, 2019 | $0.99 | Sep 28, 2018 | $0.99 |
| Jan 16, 2019 | $0.99 | Sep 28, 2018 | $0.99 |
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| Jan 30, 2019 | $0.99 | Sep 28, 2018 | $0.99 |
| Feb 6, 2019 | $0.99 | Sep 28, 2018 | $0.99 |
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| Oct 2, 2019 | $0.99 | May 31, 2019 | $0.99 |
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| Nov 6, 2019 | $0.99 | May 31, 2019 | $0.99 |
| Nov 13, 2019 | $0.99 | May 31, 2019 | $0.99 |
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| Dec 11, 2019 | $0.99 | Aug 28, 2019 | $0.99 |
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| Dec 25, 2019 | $0.99 | Aug 28, 2019 | $0.99 |
| Jan 1, 2020 | $0.99 | Aug 28, 2019 | $0.99 |
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| Sep 16, 2020 | $0.99 | Aug 27, 2020 | $0.99 |
| Sep 23, 2020 | $0.99 | Aug 27, 2020 | $0.99 |
| Sep 30, 2020 | $0.99 | Aug 27, 2020 | $0.99 |
| Oct 7, 2020 | $0.99 | Aug 27, 2020 | $0.99 |
| Oct 14, 2020 | $0.99 | Aug 27, 2020 | $0.99 |
| Oct 21, 2020 | $0.99 | Aug 27, 2020 | $0.99 |
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| Jun 2, 2021 | $0.22 | Aug 28, 2020 | $0.22 |
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