Repair commuter-van gear box & boost my income

Michael

Nairobi, Kenya

100% repaid

Entrepreneur

Name

Michael

Member since

March 2019

On-time repayments

182 installments  •  79%

About Me

My names are Michael Gichia aged 47yrs.I, m the second born in a family of 4 siblings. We were brought up by a single mother who struggled so much with us to help us get basic needs.

During those hard times life was so hard because I remember I stated doing manual jobs at an age of 10 where we were hired to pick coffee as well as work in other people's lands.

I was brought up in Kiambu county where by I attended 8yrs in primary school,4 years in secondary and later did my higher education and graduated with degree in catering and hotel management and worked at Hilton international in Nairobi for 3 years as a supervisor but was working as a casual worker.

After seeing that all was not well and there were so sign's of being employed, I sifted focus and did Environmental science and community development.

I got married in the year 2000 and we have been blessed with 2 biological children, a boy aged 12yrs and in class seven now and a girl aged 3yrs and in pre primary 1.I also support 4 orphans who have been under my care for the last 9 yrs.

All through out, I was saving because deep in me, I wanted to venture in transport industry where I would employ many youths. Thanks to the Lord because He made my dreams true.

The income generated from the commuter business helps me pay all my bills, as well as support my children and the 4 orphans through basic needs and educational needs.

When I’m not working, I like listening to music, watching documentaries and watching different games especially foot ball.

My Business

I entered in transport industry 6 years ago where by I bought a 14 seater commuter van through hassles and hard work. I used to do odd jobs but had one idea in mind save the little i had to see to it that I overcome the poverty that was within our house hold.
Commuter business also known as Matatu business has good returns here in Kenya especially if one is able to follow all the regulations laid down government.

After seeing how tricky being employed in Kenya was,
I decided to seek for support from a friend who loaned me kshs 150,000 and I had 350,000 and this is what I used to buy my first commuter van that costed Kshs 400,000.I used Kshs 50,000 to repair the van and the remaining Kshs 50,000 to meet all the regulations of the government.

This van operates from 5 am in the morning to 9 pm in the evening seven days a week when it doesn't have mechanical hitches.

On daily basis, I earn an income of Kshs 3000 equivalent to 30 USD.I have one thing in mind, of acquiring many commuter vans so that I can boosted my daily revenues but this has been hindered by lack of additional capital to buy those vans but with time, God will see my dreams come true so that I may employ many out if school youths who have gone through driving courses but lack employment.

The goals of my business is to Grow and help others Grow..

Loan Proposal

I would like to thank all the Zidisha team as well as all those who have funded my past loans and enhanced the growth of my business. You have helped me grow and May God bless you all. I m requesting a loan of Kshs 71,938 from ZIDISHA once again. This money will be used to repair the gear box at a cost of Ksh 36, 500 while, 35, 438 will be used for the facelift & labour. I m kindly requesting you to consider my loan application and help me boost my business and now that the world has been hit hard by the sock of COVID-19 that is still tormenting the world at large.

Thanks in advance and may God bless you all.

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Loan Info

Project Type

Classic Loan

Disbursed amount

$637.00

Date disbursed

Aug 19, 2021

Repayment status

Late

Projected term

9 months

Lenders

K

Krish

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

MC

Mark Cowburn

United States

JH

Joseph Hwang

Houston, United States

Dhiraj Dwarapudi

Redwood City, United States

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  • Michael    Mar 2, 2024

    Hello Friends, i haven't been able to settle financially but i hope situations will improve soon.

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  • Michael    Feb 1, 2024

    Hello,i would like to adjust my installments because my van developed mechanical problems that is currently being fixed.

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  • Michael    Dec 2, 2023

    My business is currently getting very little profit as a result of hard economical times currently being expi

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  • Michael    Nov 2, 2023

    The business is currently not well due to fuel francuations but things will improve..

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  • Michael    Aug 14, 2023

    I need to settle some urgent emergencies at the moment

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  • Michael    Jun 4, 2023

    I have some financial emergencies that i,m currently tackling at the moment but will settle soon.

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  • Michael    May 24, 2023

    This money will be used to repair the face-lifting at a cost of Ksh 45,000,
    Ksh 40, 000 will be used for the buying 4 tyres. The remaining kshs 14,140 will be used for labour and other small costs. Thanks you so much and be blessed in folds!

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  • Michael    May 24, 2023

    I hope you're all fine and safe.I would like to thank my backers so much for helping me to grow.The money was be used to repair the engine of my van and that boosted by income.May you all be blessed and May God expand your territories many folds..

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  • Michael    Apr 17, 2023

    This is Michael and i would like to thank so much all the Zidisha members who supported my project.Be blessed.

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  • Michael    Oct 11, 2022

    Hello friends;
    I hope you're all fine and safe. I would like to thank you so much for helping me to grow.
    This money will be used to offer facelift to my van as a seek to boost my business these very hard time. May you all be blessed and May God expand your territories many folds.

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  • Michael    Oct 11, 2022

    This is Michael and i would like to thank so much all the Zidisha members who supported my project.Their assistance and support made my business grow.

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  • Michael    Jun 20, 2022

    Hello,I have been struggling with vehicle
    mechanical issue that has seen my incomes go down.In time I will be able to settle the remaining balance.

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  • Michael    Jun 5, 2022

    Thinks have been tough on my end for the last2 months but i will be able to settle the remaining balance in time.

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  • Michael    May 6, 2022

    I wanted to make installment as per the schedule but unfortunately was stuck.

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  • Michael    Apr 5, 2022

    I have been experiencing hitches and financial constrains that i,m looking forward to streamline.

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  • Michael    Mar 30, 2022

    I have been hit by emergencies here and there and this is the major reason i have delayed some installments.

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  • Michael    Mar 1, 2022

    I have a person who is currently sick and i have tried as much as i can to raise the funds to cater for every bill but all will be well.

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  • Michael    Feb 13, 2022

    I want to adjust the installment amount to cater for urgent emergencies

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  • Michael    Jan 28, 2022

    Hello,The business situations haven't gone back to normal but we are struggling to get that little and cater for our day to day living... but things will eventually get back to normal through God.

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