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Project Updates

The latest updates from projects made possible by our global community.

Dickson · Bungoma Netima Village, Kenya

Sep 6, 2022

Thanks my supporters am humbled .God bless you The supreme Court has upheld the Independent Election commission results ..We have now our new President ..The country is now peaceful..and we are hoping for the better future ,reduced cost of doing business in KENYA (bottom up .model) which augers well with my business objective

Patrick · Nyeri, Kenya

Sep 6, 2022

Thank you Alfred malonzo, fredrick Chazima and elias mwakima for your courtesy to support me. I intend to buy a toner to put into my photocopier and will help me to print out bronchures posters and this will boost my work . I thank you since your boost will make my business to proceed. Thank very much

Solomon · Nairobi, Kenya

Sep 6, 2022

I must take this opportunity to profoundly thank our financiers for making the funds available for progressively growing our business, enabling us to buy a deep freezer, a meat mincer, and moving our eatery to a more spacious building. All these have resulted in growing customer numbers and sales. Thank you very much indeed. Now we are looking to buy a chiller to keep bottled water, soft drinks and fresh juices cool amid the sometimes scorching heat of the day. A cool drink amidst a hot day can be quite refreshing, and we are responding to our customers request in this regard. The chiller we have identified for purchase is a 150 L Von VARV 15 Das Vertical Cooler, with an internal capacity of 150 litres, available from Hot Point Appliances Ltd for Kshs 53,995. This is one more restaurant appliance that will help us quench exceedingly well the thirst of our cherished customers. Thank you.

Stephen · Kogeche Village, Kenya

Sep 5, 2022

The loan helped me to buy a new mixer, thanks to Zidisha.

Kapala · Jos, Nigeria

Sep 4, 2022

Wow, thank you Zidisha and all the backers! The last funds I recieved helped me and my business greatly. I was able to bounce back after the effect of the harsh economy.

Esther · Mombasa, Kenya

Sep 2, 2022

Thank you Zidisha team for your continued support. I have been able to expand my business through the loans that you have given me over the years.

Christine · Nairobi, Kenya

Sep 2, 2022

I bought a printer and a computer I have increased my income .i normally get a minimum of 5$ a day on a good day imake 20$ I have added one more computer When i started this business i had one child.Now i have two children I havent been able to plan for a holiday but in December will be going for a vacation me with my kids am now requesting for a loan to add more computer desks plus i want to add now 3 laptops to boost the business am requesting for $200 to add on my savings to buy a printer machine and a laminating machine.

Vivian · Ikeja, Nigeria

Sep 2, 2022

With the past loans, I have been able to double my stock of my food stuff business and that means increased sales. I however still need more stock since the target market is vast and the current stock in still low in terms of serving all my customers. I'll use this loan to boost my stock so that I can increase my sales, get more profit and reach a higher customer base. Pls I need a better loan of 100$ to achieve this target.

Donold · Machakos, Kenya

Sep 1, 2022

With the past loans, I have been able to double my stock of my chicken and smokies business and that means increased sales. I however still need more stock since the target market is vast and the current stock in still low in terms of serving all my customers. I'll use this loan to boost my stock so that I can increase my sales, get more profit and reach a higher customer base.

Christine · Nairobi, Kenya

Aug 31, 2022

Hello my leaders, I take this chance to thank all zidisha for the great moments I always have in this organization .I started from bottom and am growing to the top.thanksyou for your support.with the loans I have always been given I started a cosmetics shop which grew to a salon and cosmetics shop .I also started Koko shop where I sell Koko jikos and refill bioethanol fuel which is used to fuel the Koko burner.from the profits am able to cater for my family.am humbled and happy I was also able to buy a tax with the previous loan and profits, hence more profits because I have many sources of income. Am praying God to help me grow my limit to a bigger amount and start my planed project of building a home.Thankyou.

Aliyuddin · Cirebon, Indonesia

Aug 31, 2022

I have received the funds and I have disbursed them to buy additional materials for making candles and other supporting equipment. Thank you to Zidisha who helped meet people who wanted to help me. I hope that in the future Zidisha can come back to help me with a bigger project. . . comment image

Maureen · Lusaka, Zambia

Aug 30, 2022

Thank you my backers. With the last loan,I was able to buy all the equipments frmy poultry Drinkers Finished extending the chicken house which is now has a capacity of 3000 chickens which Im looking forward to grow in future. For now,I'm with the number 250 to 300 .. At least I want to push my project and growmy business.I have 1 employee but intend to increase and have 2 workers as my desire is to get in farming.so far I have a few plants of habanero chillie. If I'm funded,I want to buy feed and medicines for my chickens. Thank you for your consideration.

Alexander · Mombasa, Kenya

Aug 30, 2022

Hello guys, am taking this opportunity to thank you for funding my project as I look forward to upgrading my old CRT monitor and purchasing a TFT monitor for better editing of my work. Very appreciated as it will make me produce better quality videos and pictures.

James · Koilot, Kenya

Aug 29, 2022

-Pay school fee -The funds will safe me from avoiding my child from staying at home wasting time when others are learning. -Thanks Maureen for funding me. Promise to pay back in time

Peter · Nakuru, Kenya

Aug 27, 2022

Allow me to acknowledge what Zidisha has helped me accomplish. My business is booming. I bought bigger and better machines. My job is now flowing smoothly. All I need now is to repair my faulty machines, so that I am not stuck.

Job · Nairobi, Kenya

Aug 26, 2022

This fund really supported me to buy a a goat ,this goat has helped me with manure,milk and has given birth to young ones hence increased my income.This fund if I will be given a higher limit I will Increase the number of goats and if I will be stable I will support my flow youth who are struggling due to unemployment.

Maureen · Lusaka, Zambia

Aug 25, 2022

Good day my funders I'm eager to get started again and push my chicken business again. It has been a rough road but there is light at the end of the tunnel. Currently,I have managed to order 300 chicks and will be glad if I'm helped with a loan so that I grow them and grow my business once again.my dream is to grow some vegetables and one of my area of interest is chilie.i intend to grow an acre fr a start of chilie and see where it can take me.there is market for chilie and slot of expansion will e great. Thank you Zidisha and looking forward to making good of the business available. Thank you very much

Kiplangat · Bomet, Kenya

Aug 25, 2022

Hi! I wish to express my appreciations for the support so far received from Zidisha since 2015 when I first join Zidisha. I have been able to establish a cyber business which is nor able to support my family. Challenges have been there especially with the Covid-19, but, we thank you for understanding the situation and allowing reduction of loan instalment. I am now having peace of mind and embarking on finishing my studies I had put on halt owing to prevailing economic situation in the country. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Cordula · Cologne, Germany

Aug 25, 2022

I am so happy to support you! Congratulations for managing to send all your children to Secondary School and even College, I know this is not an easy task in Kenya with the school fees. Wishing you much success for your business and all the best for your kids' education! Salamu kutoka Ujerumani! Jioni njema! Cordula

Jackson · Nairobi, Kenya

Aug 25, 2022

I am currently rearing Tilapia fish for sale at maturity and chicken for sale of eggs. Three months ago I stocked the pond with 1000 fingerlings and are progressing very well. My aim currently is to add another 1000 fingerlings to increase the stock. This will ensure that I can harvest mature fish twice; the first batch in the next four months and another three months later. This will go a long way in boosting the project profits. Thank you for the support.

Naidah · Nairobi-madaraka, Kenya

Aug 23, 2022

I am a member of zidisha for years and i wish to say that zidisha loan has really helped me to improve my life in bussiness.Due to Covid. 19 my business did not do well and now i have decided to start all over again by buying few jampers and thereafter sell hem them at a small profit. Hoping that it will work for me.

Stacy · Eldoret, Kenya

Aug 22, 2022

Am so much grateful my backers for funding my project now I will be able to purchase maize for my poshomill. This will help boost my business and hence make more profit which will contribute to my child school fees. Thank you once again for your financial support. God bless you all .

Amon · Sigona, Kenya

Aug 22, 2022

Thank you so much zidisha community for funding my loan. It will help me to top up the money I have to buy a morden T.B testing machine (TB LAMP) that will hasten TB diasgosis (turn around time) and also increase my earnings. This will help me even repay loan on time. Am greatful to my fellow zidisha members whom am seeing comes even from my country. It is a great sacrifice and may God bless you all.

Edoe · Accra, Ghana

Aug 22, 2022

With this loan I will be able to purchase wood for carving art in different types to help increase my income. So making my project possible thank you

Simon · Thika, Kenya

Aug 21, 2022

I was able to add more goats in my farm which has enabled me expand my farm activities

Jackline · Nairobi, Kenya

Aug 21, 2022

Thank you so much Lisa from Germany for funding my loan. You have really helped my cause. I will be able to start the bip business.

Linet · Nairobi, Kenya

Aug 20, 2022

I thank my backers for lending me funds. I engaged in sale of vegetables. I had a net profit of Kshs 3000 every week. This enabled me to successfully repay my loan and also make a saving of Ksh 500 per week. I used my savings to do shopping for my 2 children when they reported back to school after the general elections. I am happy because I was able to supplement efforts by my husband in providing for our children. Thanks again my backers and may Giod bless you abundantly.

Francis · Nairobi, Kenya

Aug 18, 2022

My previous loan was used to acquire a video recording kit. I intended to use the kit together with my smartphone to create content for my freelance social media advertising business. Words can't express fully how grateful I am to those who funded my previous project. I'm eternally grateful for the trust.

Eliud · Nairobi, Kenya

Aug 18, 2022

Couple of years ago, I applied for funds to purchase the internet modem to support my online business then. The gadget made my work efficient since I had the reliable internet, hence enabling me work from home with ease. My earning increased rapidly to the point of having enough money to install more reliable internet in my house and living a more decent life.

Antony · Nairobi, Kenya

Aug 17, 2022

I am going to expand business by adding stock. This will help improve my lifestyle and i will be able to help my family

Leonard · Nairobi, Kenya

Aug 17, 2022

Thank you very your generous contribution towards my cereal project, indeed was able to purchased additional sacks of cereal thus contributing to more customers inflow contributing to revenue increase and reduction operational cost.

Noelyne · Nairobi, Kenya

Aug 17, 2022

Thank you so much, I want to buy a printer head for my printer that has not been working properly for months now. It'll be imported from AliExpress because its much cheaper from that side it'll save me about 50% of the local cost. Thank you for funding my project. God bless you.

Francis · Nairobi, Kenya

Aug 16, 2022

Using my previous loan, I purchased a video recording kit. I intend to use the kit along with my smartphone to create engaging promotion video content to get customers for my freelance social marketing business.

Peter Tsewu · Ghana, Ghana

Aug 14, 2022

It will be use to buy rolling materials, paint color, paintbrush, containers, and printing machine. It will increase my income to support my business. Thank you

Peter · Nairobi, Kenya

Aug 14, 2022

I added my new stock in my shop ,and my customers recommend me for the available new stock for the market today. I fuel my workers van for the week ,mode of transport was enjoyable I also managed to train my new workers with my expense. I promoted my few workers by adding the their salary and wages

Benson · Rabai, Kenya

Aug 13, 2022

Years back i found a new and am enjoying it.i am a youth advocate championing for adolescents' comprehensive sexual reproductive health and rights .through community sensitisation and dialogues.i also do it online the target being some do consume online information much better. i also engage in peer education and mentorship sessions to my fellow peers either one on one or during organised meeting or activities on various health issues at community level. i aslo do contraceptives distribution in the community and do referral when need arises due to High teengage pregancies in my community. comment image

Hannington · Lain-moja, Kenya

Aug 13, 2022

Iam thankful to zidisha. The loan i borrowed helped me to do my business. I used it to transport my firewood from the farm to the market for selling. Iam now capable to transport them easily.

Hellen · Thika, Kenya

Aug 8, 2022

In time of need the zidisha loan saved a life. My orphaned niece was admitted in hospital on Thursday last week for removal of a lump on the breast. I paid the bill but left with no money to survive till the next salary. Zidisha came through for me.

Peter · Kasarani, Kenya

Aug 8, 2022

This is highly appreciated. It will go along way in helping many kids who normally would not afford a pair of skates. I also intend to cut the charges by half as i no longer see this as a business but life changing activity for the kids it has a positive impact to the society in the long run.

Nixon · Kisumu, Kenya

Aug 7, 2022

Dear Christian Golo, CMB and Zimba Joseph, Thank you very much for your backing. We shall be able to buy raw materials to assemble vertical (cone) gardens, certified seeds and organic fertilizer for onward sale to our urban farmers.

Caroline · Kiserian, Kenya

Aug 7, 2022

Thank you dear friends for the love and support you have given me. I will make an improved firewood jiko at the school kitchen this will help us with the savings of firewood and time. We have been buying firewood which has become very expensive for us. Most of our learners don't pay school fees, and with the little I get I will have to add some more money from my savings to enable me do the kitchen project. Thank you so much.

Christian · Accra, Ghana

Aug 7, 2022

The joy is great and the feeling is very deep. I’m very grateful and thankful to the Almighty God and to all lenders and supporters that your trust in lending to me is much appreciated. I never disappoint in my loan repayment. My loan repayment is fully completed. Thank you once again and God bless you all.

Maxwell · Kigumo Town, Kenya

Aug 7, 2022

Hello Zidisha family, i am drowned by your love, your good heart and willingness to support my project. Thank you for trusting me with your hand earned resources. As soon as I receive the funds, i will put the funds to purpose by purchasing an extra heifer in my farm. This will increase the herd size and also the yield after calving. I would like to thank all my lenders who have made my dream come true and also everyone who is involved in the process. I thank Zidisha for this platform. Thank you.

Tirus · Nairobi City., Kenya

Aug 6, 2022

I have received the money. Thank you so much. I'll do my best not to let you down, because I know you went out of your way to help a needy person.

Christian · Accra, Ghana

Aug 5, 2022

Gradually, I'm getting there, and I can't wait to see myself there. Always grateful and thankful to all my supporters here on Zidisha. God richly bless you all for your love, patience and tolerant.

Seidu · Sunyani, Ghana

Aug 5, 2022

I am interested to join zidisha as a community that I am sure that through this community my life can change.

Kimani · Nairobi, Kenya

Aug 5, 2022

Hello good evening my backers, this evening am very much delighted to say that am very very happy to zidisha for the great support they have given unto me. Well I had an outstanding school fees balance , and I decided to request a small amount in order to clear the balance. This balance was for my daughter who is in fourth form where she is sitting for her final exam and in fact this year. May I say I was very happy congratulations zidisha backers.

Edem Kwasi · Accra, Ghana

Aug 4, 2022

Hello Emma! Thank you very much for funding my previous loan and also being part of this one. I am very grateful. Oh yes, the google map did help very much. I found it easy to direct customers to the laundry....Covid however, hit us in the laundry industry so much that I had to shut down. I have also relocated from the area and I am currently setting it up at the new location. I will post a message here when I am done so that you can help me with changing the location. I will post a phot of the pineapple farm also here very soon. With the pineapple farms, I managed to get some friends to also invest into it and so far it is doing very very well. Thank you very much for being part of this growth I am experiencing currently.

Maxwell · Kigumo Town, Kenya

Aug 4, 2022

Hello Zidisha family, am delighted to announce to you that i purchased the heifer as i had outlined in my loan proposal. Now i can believe that i am owning a farm soonest because you made it happen. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for trusting me with your hand earned resources. I will always remember to pay it forward.

Samuel · Accra, Ghana

Aug 4, 2022

I am very grateful to my backer for her kindness. With her help I am able to invest my previous loan towards the purchase of a motorcycle for food delivery business.

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