Entrepreneur
Name
James
Member since
November 2014
On-time repayments
125 installments • 34%
About Me
My name is James Kanyi, I was born in Nyeri county around Mount Kenya region. I come from a family of eight and I am the second born. My parents are small scale farmers and they struggled a lot to raise the family. I endured acute hardships while growing up but somehow made it to adulthood with modest education which I acquired in both primary and secondary schools.
I later relocated to Mombasa city, about 400 miles from home to look for greener pastures. I started doing casual jobs and with serious savings, I acquired a motorbike that I used as a taxi. I have been in this business for about 10 years now. I support my family of one wife and two children with the money I make from this business.
I am a social person and I like making new friends wherever I go.
My Business
I am in taxi business I normally transport people and light goods from town to their estates. I charge a fee of between $2 to $7 per trip depending on the distance. I make about $250 per month and I use this money for my family’s (one wife and 2 young children) upkeep.
The business is quite rewarding but with some challenges key among them lack of finances to maintain the bike.
I also experience harassment from the police who accuse bike riders from many types of traffic offenses.
Loan Proposal
I run a 3 wheeler taxi popularly known as tuk tuk in Kenya. The vehicle has some mechanical problems recently and this cost me a bit of some money. I normally buy new wheels after every 3 months and the next cycle is due next month. I am currently unable to buy the tires because excessive money was spent on fixing the mechanical problem.
I need three wheels and each will cost about USD60 and therefore this loan will suffice. This will ensure safe and continuous operation of my taxi and give me a peace of mind. You did it the first time and I am hoping that you will do it again this second time. Thanks.
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Loan Info
Project Type
Classic Loan
Disbursed amount
$192.00
Date disbursed
Aug 9, 2015
Repayment status
Late
Projected term
21 months
Other loans
Lenders
I want my "My loans" page back, Qatar
Jake Gibson and Beverly Picardo
San Francisco, United States
Summary
Amount repaid
$77.00
Amount remaining
$123.63
Expected completion
May 14, 2017
Status
Repaying late
Installment amount
$2.00
Repayment History
| Expected Payments | Actual Payments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2015 | $5.00 | Aug 19, 2015 | $5.00 |
| Aug 23, 2015 | $5.00 | Aug 19, 2015 | $5.00 |
| Aug 30, 2015 | $5.00 | Aug 29, 2015 | $5.00 |
| Sep 6, 2015 | $5.00 | Oct 7, 2015 | $5.00 |
| Sep 13, 2015 | $5.00 | Oct 7, 2015 | $5.00 |
| Sep 20, 2015 | $5.00 | Oct 7, 2015 | $5.00 |
| Sep 27, 2015 | $5.00 | Oct 7, 2015 | $5.00 |
| Oct 4, 2015 | $5.00 | Oct 7, 2015 | $5.00 |
| Oct 11, 2015 | $5.00 | Oct 12, 2015 | $5.00 |
| Oct 18, 2015 | $5.00 | Oct 12, 2015 | $2.00 |
| Oct 17, 2015 | $3.00 | ||
| Oct 25, 2015 | $5.00 | Oct 17, 2015 | $2.00 |
| Nov 15, 2015 | $3.00 | ||
| Nov 1, 2015 | $5.00 | Nov 15, 2015 | $2.00 |
| Dec 11, 2015 | $3.00 | ||
| Nov 8, 2015 | $2.00 | Dec 11, 2015 | $2.00 |
| Nov 15, 2015 | $0.00 | ||
| Nov 22, 2015 | $0.00 | ||
| Nov 29, 2015 | $0.00 | ||
| Dec 6, 2015 | $0.00 | ||
| Dec 13, 2015 | $0.00 | ||
| Dec 20, 2015 | $0.00 | ||
| Dec 27, 2015 | $0.00 | ||
| Jan 3, 2016 | $0.00 | ||
| Jan 10, 2016 | $0.00 | ||
| Jan 17, 2016 | $2.00 | Jan 19, 2016 | $2.00 |
| Jan 24, 2016 | $2.00 | Jan 19, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Jan 23, 2016 | $1.00 | ||
| Jan 31, 2016 | $2.00 | Jan 23, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Apr 10, 2016 | $1.00 | ||
| Feb 7, 2016 | $2.00 | Apr 10, 2016 | $2.00 |
| Feb 14, 2016 | $2.00 | Apr 10, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Jul 1, 2016 | $1.00 | ||
| Feb 21, 2016 | $2.00 | Jul 1, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Nov 12, 2018 | $1.00 | ||
| Feb 28, 2016 | $2.00 | Nov 12, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Feb 8, 2019 | $1.00 | ||
| Mar 6, 2016 | $2.00 | Feb 8, 2019 | $1.00 |
| Mar 13, 2016 | $2.00 | ||
| Mar 20, 2016 | $2.00 | ||
| Mar 27, 2016 | $2.00 | ||
| Apr 3, 2016 | $2.00 | ||
| Apr 10, 2016 | $2.00 | ||
| Apr 17, 2016 | $2.00 | ||
| Apr 24, 2016 | $2.00 | ||
| May 1, 2016 | $2.00 | ||
| May 8, 2016 | $2.00 | ||
| May 15, 2016 | $2.00 | ||
| May 22, 2016 | $2.00 | ||
| May 29, 2016 | $2.00 | ||
| Jun 5, 2016 | $2.00 | ||
| Jun 12, 2016 | $2.00 | ||
| Jun 19, 2016 | $2.00 | ||
| Jun 26, 2016 | $2.00 | ||
| Jul 3, 2016 | $2.00 | ||
| Jul 10, 2016 | $2.00 | ||
| Jul 17, 2016 | $2.00 | ||
| Jul 24, 2016 | $2.00 | ||
| Jul 31, 2016 | $2.00 | ||
| Aug 7, 2016 | $2.00 | ||
| Aug 14, 2016 | $2.00 | ||
| Aug 21, 2016 | $2.00 | ||
| Aug 28, 2016 | $2.00 | ||
| Sep 4, 2016 | $2.00 | ||
| Sep 11, 2016 | $2.00 | ||
| Sep 18, 2016 | $2.00 | ||
| Sep 25, 2016 | $2.00 | ||
| Oct 2, 2016 | $2.00 | ||
| Oct 9, 2016 | $2.00 | ||
| Oct 16, 2016 | $2.00 | ||
| Oct 23, 2016 | $2.00 | ||
| Oct 30, 2016 | $2.00 | ||
| Nov 6, 2016 | $2.00 | ||
| Nov 13, 2016 | $2.00 | ||
| Nov 20, 2016 | $2.00 | ||
| Nov 27, 2016 | $2.00 | ||
| Dec 4, 2016 | $2.00 | ||
| Dec 11, 2016 | $2.00 | ||
| Dec 18, 2016 | $2.00 | ||
| Dec 25, 2016 | $2.00 | ||
| Jan 1, 2017 | $2.00 | ||
| Jan 8, 2017 | $2.00 | ||
| Jan 15, 2017 | $2.00 | ||
| Jan 22, 2017 | $2.00 | ||
| Jan 29, 2017 | $2.00 | ||
| Feb 5, 2017 | $2.00 | ||
| Feb 12, 2017 | $2.00 | ||
| Feb 19, 2017 | $2.00 | ||
| Feb 26, 2017 | $2.00 | ||
| Mar 5, 2017 | $2.00 | ||
| Mar 12, 2017 | $2.00 | ||
| Mar 19, 2017 | $2.00 | ||
| Mar 26, 2017 | $2.00 | ||
| Apr 2, 2017 | $2.00 | ||
| Apr 9, 2017 | $2.00 | ||
| Apr 16, 2017 | $2.00 | ||
| Apr 23, 2017 | $2.00 | ||
| Apr 30, 2017 | $2.00 | ||
| May 7, 2017 | $2.00 | ||
| May 14, 2017 | $0.63 | ||
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