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

Peter · Miti Mingi, Kenya

Jul 15, 2015

This is to thank zidisha team for the loan,it helped me very much for i added stock at my shop and thus gaining more profit i.e from 30%to 45%. I used the profit to pay some of my daughter's school fees. Live long zidisha team!

Diana · Kendu Bay, Kenya

Jul 14, 2015

This is to thank the zidisha team, i used the loan to purchase the new fashioned clothes and i was able to purchase them again during the time i was working with the loan i was given. The loan made me to retain my customers and they really liked my clothes. I was also able to take my firs born daughter to private school where she should get the best foundation. The loan made my monthly income to increase from 40% to 70% and that made my family very happy .

James · Gilgil Kenya, Kenya

Jul 14, 2015

i take this opportunity to thank the whole of Zidisha lenders and also Zidisha team for having offered me the opportunity to expand my article writing business. It really helped me alot and i was even able to recruit one person whom i taught how to write articles and he is now earning some income from it. The moderm i bought also gave me an opportunity to enroll on online education whereby am now learning online. All this happened through the help of Zidisha lenders whom assisted me alot. I am now on a missing to recruit three more youths whom i will teach how to write articles online ...THANK YOU ALOT

Beatrice · Kisumu, Kenya

Jul 14, 2015

It my sincere appreciation for the loan of $ 97.66 i got from my lenders. Many thanks to you all and may God grant you grace and his mercies to continue with the spirit to help young entrepreneurs like me to boost their businesses. The loan you gave me will enable me to buy office stationary i.e Photocopy papers $4.98, cartridges $17.9433,pens $2.4, pencils $3.59, exercise books $19.92 to boost the sale. The remaining amount i will clear school fees for my son. THANKS ALOT.

Stephen · Nakuru, Kenya

Jul 14, 2015

Hello Zidisha team. Your funds helped me to stabilize my business of cybercafe i was able to be ahead of my competitors. i was able to buy new computers and renovate my place. as shown in the picture comment image

Rosemary · Banana Hills, Kenya

Jul 14, 2015

I received KES 31,855 yesterday. I am thrilled by your support. I will now go ahead and get the embroidery machine that I so much need in my business. Thank you so much and may you live long to help many other entrepreneurs.

Brian · Nairobi, Kenya

Jul 14, 2015

Hi lenders, I appreciate your utmost support towards my cyber businesses. Indeed it has been a tremendous improvements as far as the business profit is concerned. It has increased from USD 270 to USD 320 after purchasing a computer. For real, clients are satisfied with my services. Initially before I joined zidisha, I could barely raise pocket money and pay for hostel fee. I entirely depended on my parents. But now, am totally independent and also I can pay myself part of my college fees. I thank you zidisha for the commendable work you have done towards promoting young entrepreneurs and creating an impact to the community. May God bless you!

Nikhil · United States

Jul 13, 2015

This morning I met Ann Mwaniki, a wholesale phone card saleswoman and mother of two, who has used three Zidisha loans to expand her business inventory and provide extra income for her family. Ann operates a delivery service in the town of Lucky Summer where she lives, supplying bodegas and groceries with the prepaid phone cards they sell to their customers. She purchases the cards each day from a bulk retailer downtown to resupply her roughly 30 customers, keeping track of their inventory and turnover to size her purchases. Ann delivers the cards personally to her clients, who choose her among competitors for her punctuality and reliability. Although as a wholesale supplier her margins are low, Ann's access to a sizable portion of business in the growing neighborhood of Lucky Summer provides a helpful supplemental income for her family. Ann is on her third Zidisha loan and has maintained a 94% repayment rate. So far, all of her loans have been used to increase the inventory of phone cards, but within the next year she hopes to save enough to open her own retail store - selling phone cards and additional items like electricity tokens and M-PESA transactions to retail customers. Selling directly to consumers in a physical store will allow her to increase her profits and reduce the travel and delivery time that keeps her away from her family. Ann grew up in Nyeri, a small town 250 kilometers north of Nairobi, where her parents still reside. She currently lives just off the main road in Lucky Summer with her husband Oscar and two sons: Favour Blessing, almost 5, and Trevor Mac, just 16 months. Ann's husband originally began the phone card business, which Ann took over when he started a job at a nearby factory, but Ann was the first to use Zidisha loans to expand the operations. Though Ann is a Kikuyu, Oscar is a member of the Luo tribe from the town of Busia in western Kenya. (He is the older brother of Edson Wandera, the Zidisha borrower I met a few weeks ago.) Oscar and Ann met after college, and after two years of dating their families approved the marriage though they came from two different ethnicities. If there was any hesitation in the minds of Ann’s family about the marriage, it was put to rest four years ago when Ann gave birth to Favour. Unfortunately, the birth was a difficult one, and Ann was stricken with a severe calcium deficiency that left her barely able to feed her baby. For almost two years she was bedridden, eventually contracting tuberculosis due to her weakened immune system and needing to take a cocktail of pills each evening. Through the ordeal, Oscar supported his wife, even helping to change Favour's diapers and clean the house. Ann credits her husband immensely for staying by her side, something she feels another husband may not have done. Now fully recovered, Ann is blessed with two healthy boys. On her way to work each morning Ann drops off Favour at a nearby preschool and Mac at his mother-in-law's house, and she collects them on her way home. The two children have opposite personalities; Favour is always smiling and eager to pose for a picture, while Mac is reserved and rarely away from his mother’s shawl. Ann is also thankful to have access to Zidisha, and she serves as a volunteer mentor for 24 other borrowers. Ann, thank you for your hospitality today in showing me your home and neighborhood. I wish you much success with your growing business!

James · Nairobi, Kenya

Jul 13, 2015

This is how vegetables looks now.. Thank u lender comment image

Abdoulaye · Boké, Guinea

Jul 13, 2015

Hello family I wish to inform you that my activities are ongoing very well since I received my second encor prèt, I made more movement than before and realized it also makes me more profit, every two weeks I send at least 20 red oil drums in Conakry and the sale does not delay meme especially in this month of Ramadan. With that, I thank all the Zidisha lenders, me and my family proud sum all of this institution that offers this great opportunity for entrepreneurs. Thank you and god bless you!

Frank · Kisii, Kenya

Jul 13, 2015

I take this chance to inform you that my account has been credited with the loan i had applied for. I thank you once more for your services beyond borders. I have already ordered for four cartons of sodas going at ksh. 4600 and eight cartons of dasani drinking mineral water @2800 to be delivered by 9am tomorrow.

Said · Malindi, Kenya

Jul 13, 2015

Thanks once again for the loan amounting to USD 100. I received the loan and with it i purchased two shock absorbers and a tyre for my motorbike taxi. This has reduced complains from customers regarding the comfort ability when being transported to their destinations. I thank Zidisha for their support and may God bless team Zidisha.

Joseph · Nairobi, Kenya

Jul 12, 2015

Here I was showcasing my work at China,peoples republic embassy in Nairobi where we met with a Chinese company which we partnered together. The company is called Warom technologies. Am so proud of zidisha for helping me acquire a good laptop which is making my work effective now acknowledged in the globe. Thanks zidisha Thanks Graham for lending me . comment image

Nisrina · Magelang, Indonesia

Jul 12, 2015

product name : korsase clarita (best seller this month) comment image

Prince · Accra, Ghana

Jul 12, 2015

Some of my products(Pepper Sauce) in a shop.We are gradually increasing production. comment image

Fredrick · Githurai, Kenya

Jul 12, 2015

so much proud to say hi to my lenders.Am much thankful for the money you loaned me.May the almighty lord shower with His great blessings from the above.In fact the money you loaned has really changed me positively since my profit margin has raised from 50% to 80% which actually has enabled me to even think wider and have greater hopes and dreams.The business is doing quite well and i inted to open another branch so as to ensure that all my customers are attended to the satisfaction.Good luck

Emmah · Nairobi, Kenya

Jul 12, 2015

Renovation of the two toilets has just kicked off on 11th July 2015. The whole school team is exited since we shall no longer move to the next building for body elimination services. Thank you the zidisha team. comment image

Evans · Kisii- Mosocho Market Mwobo Village, Kenya

Jul 12, 2015

My Tommy turkey. It is territorial. It is a source of security. Scares away unwanted visitors and predators. comment image

Evans · Kisii- Mosocho Market Mwobo Village, Kenya

Jul 12, 2015

From my previous loans i bought several ornamental birds like Geese(2 females, one male), Turkeys( two females, one male), Guinea fowls( 3 females, one male, Ducks( male and female and Egyptian ducks( one male and one female). I also bought several local chickens currently at 40. One of my turkeys has 2 months old 9 chicks and the other one is hatching by end of this month. IO am expecting between 10 and 15 chicks. I have 16 guinea fowls chicks and 30 eggs are in the incubator whose hatching date is 5th of August. I also bought 10 eggs of Snow White geese and my hen is sitting on them and i expect chicks to be hatched by end of this month. I have also constructed a 2000 capacity cage for my birds. It is ready. I need around 1000 dollars to completely actualize my dreams. However, i am doing one thing at a time, accomplishing one goal at a time. I have made a lot of progress and i am excited courtesy of Zidisha and my esteemed lenders. I am looking forward to a better working relationship.

Stephen · Nairobi, Kenya

Jul 10, 2015

Dear Zidisha lenders, Following your immense support through your funding of the cereals and eggs project, I am happy to inform you that your contribution has greatly enhanced our quality of life. Since the eggs and cereals was a viable investment choice from the beginning, the entire shop business is generating $80 more in terms of monthly profits. As such, our savings have improved besides leading happier lives. Thank you Zidisha for your unwavering support. comment image

Anthony · Rongai, Nairobi, Kenya

Jul 10, 2015

My sincere gratitudes to my lenders. Am grateful most importantly for the confidence and patience that you have vested in me. The previous loan of $90 was gave me a breathing space in the face of strong competition tides at my place of business. When i joined Zidisha I had a capital base of ony $200 (Ksh 20,000) with a monthy profit of $ 150 (ksh 15,000) when it shot the highest. My aspiration was that i would fetch atleast $ 225 (ksh 22,500) with and expanded capital base of $300 (ksh 30,000) with the help of zidisha. I have faced bad challenges but when i look at my figures as they stand now, i can not be more grateful than this! First my business is now worth $400 (ksh 40,000) and my profits per month avarage at $ 243 (ksh 24,500). Within the period i have been a Zidisha member i have enhanced and expanded my stock. Early in April i had to relocate to another place nearby where i would get a more spacious room for my business. Am thankful to my lenders who have been patient with me in my business as i faced critical adminstrative issues majorly because i had to joggle my business operations and my education especially that time when i was taking part of my final year exams in college mid last month. Good news with all that is that am hopefull to graduate early next month all because of what the business has enabled me to. I have all the reasons to thank my lenders for allowing me make these achievements in life. I have lodged another loan application and i aspire to keep expanding. I effectively may not do that without your continued confidence and invaluable assistance into the course of my business. Thank you and God bless.

Ann · Nairobi, Kenya

Jul 9, 2015

Goodmorning to my Lenders,am well and am grateful,evey tyme i use the oven that i bought with the Loan that you offered,i bless God for using you as a vessel to bless me.The oven is of great help to me

Charles · Nairobi, Kenya

Jul 9, 2015

I have completed my research on organic pesticide product development. It performed well and compared well with a common inorganic insecticide, especially on limiting residual heavy metals in vegetables. Future work will involve its commercialization by working on aspects like increasing shelf life, packaging, standardization, and concentrating to limit bulkiness. A report on the performance on limiting residual heavy metals has been submitted to my external supervisor at Blacksmith Institute (New York). concurrently, I submitted a manuscript based on the same research to the Journal Of Health and Pollution (JHP) (USA) for potential publication. If published, it will mark a great stride in the journey of both scientific research, technical writing as well as innovation for solving our contemporary challenges. I am hoping that both the manuscript and report will be approved before am paid the remaining fraction of the research support. I would like to thank Zidisha lenders who believed in this start up idea and chipped in their loans.

Harun · Nakuru Racecource, Kenya

Jul 9, 2015

Hi lenders and Zidisha members, am soo greatful for your assistance in seeing that i exel in life. I am finishing my loan on 12/7/15 and i can see a great improvement in the business as the margin have greatly gone up as well as i was able to service my loan comfortably without any strain. With you i can see i achieving my goal. Thank you very much

Margaret · Kahawa, Kenya

Jul 9, 2015

EXCITED TO REPORT: With my first loan, I have succeeded to expand my business. From clothes only, I am now selling synthetic hair for ladies (weaves, braids etc) I am excited and soon I will rent a stall to do my business from. God bless Zidisha Team and all the lenders and people of good will.

Cliff · Kakamega, Kenya

Jul 8, 2015

first and foremost, i would love to thank the lenders for the loan that they gave me last time out of trust only. no cash deposit i made interns of shares like any normal bank. that was a rear opportunity and am grateful for that. the loan helped me purchase a laser jet printer that enabled me make paper plates for press printing. on purchasing the printer , i realized growth inn my business in terms of profit because initially i used to print from a nearby shop. the profit that i got enabled me to pay my loan on time and still managed to remain with something small for myself. thanks to zidisha lenders. comment image

Antony · Nairobi, Kenya

Jul 8, 2015

the loan you granted me has gone along way in boosting my business profits.its been doing good

Muriuki · Chuka, Kenya

Jul 8, 2015

Hi, I greatly appreciate to have completed my payment without any difficulty, zidisha family has been of a great life changer in my business, i had bought chips cooking machine which started at a high peak which gave me a chance to complete my payments in time, i now enjoy the growth of my business through zidisha support, thank you zidisha family

Nikhil · United States

Jul 8, 2015

Yesterday I met Josephat Bundi, a clothing retailer and seasoned Zidisha borrower, at his home in the town of Juja. Josephat was born in Nyamira, a region in western Kenya near Lake Victora and over 400km from Nairobi. Josephat is a member of the Kikuyu tribe, the most populous ethnic group in Kenya. Kikuyus are strongly represented in local and national business and politics - Kenya has had four presidents since the modern nation formed in 1964, and three have been Kikuyu. Much of Josephat's family remains in Nyamira, whom he visits regularly. Though Josephat is set to graduate from JKUAT this year with a degree in control and instrumentation, he has been running his clothing business for over two years. Starting out with only string and tape to hang clothing from lampposts and fences, he has built the business to occupy a set of four adjacent wooden stalls at a busy street corner near the university. He has used three Zidisha loans to fuel his growth over the past year, expanding into shirts, shoes, scarves, jackets, pants, and other accessories. Josephat dreams one day of starting a fashion clothing boutique in downtown Nairobi, where the market size and customer base will allow his business to grow bigger than it could in Juja. Unlike many students at JKUAT who spend time studying, having fun, or seeking jobs, Josephat seems committed to his clothing business, which he plans to continue full-time after graduating. Josephat, thank you for showing me your business and neighborhood yesterday. I wish you the best of luck! comment image

Veronica · Nairobi, Kenya

Jul 7, 2015

Am very grateful to all my lenders and the entire Zidisha Team for making my dream come true.My business has grown due to the previous loan from Zidisha and am making double profit.Innitially i used to make an average of $40 but now i make an average of $80 to $90 profit per week.I pay my staffs comfortablely and am now self reliant.

Samuel · Maai Mahiu, Kenya

Jul 7, 2015

With my first loan, I bought 7 chairs for 70 dollars. With the remainder I bought power extensions and power cables for 9 dollars. Armed with the itemd I fixed my business. My customer base increased a bit and I was able to achieve customer satisfaction. Thanks to you for putting a smile on my face.

Tobias · Thika, Kenya

Jul 7, 2015

I am in the process of setting up Pharmacy after shifting my focus to my profession due some ethical issues with the previous niche I was in. I want to Thika Zidisha family for keeping afloat and when the right time comes I will ask for your assistance. Whenever you are in this part of the country feel free and visit me at my new Pharmacy outlet serving a middle and low income population who are unable to access quality healthcare. comment image

Grace Wakarindi · Kivumbini Estate,nakuru East Constituency,nakuru County, Kenya

Jul 7, 2015

Hallo all the kind lenders,I am pleased to tell you that my business is ding fine as a result of your kind support of zidisha loan. Since I received the loan my kiosk has been ever busy in serving more customers than ever before.To you all I am thanking you for the kind support and I am encouraging you also to keep the good work of boosting my business in my future loans.Thanks alot. Regards, Grace Wakarindi.

Naomi · Kona Ya Zamani, Kenya

Jul 7, 2015

Oh yes, i am so happy now my son will wont be missing lesson nor exams, cause i have received loan of kshs 17955 today. I say, thank you very much lenders and may God bless you all.

Nikhil · United States

Jul 7, 2015

It’s not every day you meet an individual who is a student of math, computer science, and theology; a men’s clothing entrepreneur; a social activist and community organizer; and an aspiring self-help author! This morning I met Stephen Mungai, a student and business owner from Juja who has used two Zidisha loans to grow a clothing store. Stephen is also a social activist and the founder of “Dream Vision”, a group of like-minded Juja citizens who provide food and counseling for underserved members of their community. Stephen is a true social entrepreneur: one who considers his business a tool primarily for social uplift rather than personal advancement. I met Stephen in the town of Juja which lies 40km northeast of Nairobi, along the major highway connecting Nairobi with the industrial town of Thika. Juja is home to the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) where Stephen is completing his studies in mathematics and computer science. Two years ago, Stephen began a small business by buying men’s clothing downtown and selling the apparel to university students via “door-to-door hawking” at dorms and hostels. Starting with just $200, Stephen established a loyal group of customers and expanded the business until he was able to rent a storefront on the main street outside the JKUAT campus. Two years and two Zidisha loans later, “Elite Boutique” now employs three people and carries a large selection of shoes, suits, jackets, scarves, pants, and women’s accessories. Stephen bought an automatic sewing machine with his second Zidisha loan that allowed him to expand into tailoring services, as well as a large fridge that stocks drinks and snacks. Stephen keeps his stall open until 10pm most nights to accommodate his main customers: university students and employees. Although the quiet summer season from May to August can be challenging for financial planning and loan repayment, demand has been strong recently and Stephen is confident in sustaining and expanding his business with additional Zidisha loans. After talking with Stephen for only a few minutes, it becomes evident that his passion and responsibility extend beyond the walls of his clothing store to the community around him. Stephen insists on walking me around the streets of Juja, particularly through an area of dilapidated tenements and stores along a winding dirt lane called Gashororo Road. As we pass through the low-income neighborhood, Stephen points out telltale signs of community alcohol and drug abuse and child neglect: broken vodka and beer bottles amid piles of trash and young children working or idling instead of attending school. Stephen tells me anecdotes of various community involvement projects: just yesterday, when he worked with officials to confiscate and burn illicitly brewed alcohol; last week, when he provided meals for needy children. Digging further, I come to learn that Stephen is the organizing member of “Dream Vision”, a community group that provides counseling for victims of substance abuse, mentorship for children without schools and homes, and free lunches and dinners for the poor. Dream Vision, though small, is entirely self-funded; as Stephen insists, “charity begins with you”. Dream Vision works with church officials, community organizations, and the town government to advocate and organize events for societal improvement. Stephen’s passion for social work is informed by a powerful world-view shaped by a difficult childhood and religious upbringing. Stephen is a devout Christian who practices at a local church and actually has a diploma in theology. He grew up in a poor and rural town near the Aberdares mountains in western Kenya, raised by a single mother who went through a divorce when Stephen was very young. Stephen never knew his father but is incredibly grateful to his mother, who not only sent him and his siblings to high school by taking a series of odd jobs but also sold the family's small farm plot to pay for his university fees. Stephen has forged a strong philosophy of self-actualization from his past challenges; he speaks often of the conscious decision he made to leave a life of hardship by succeeding in business. Stephens considers it a responsibility to help others in his community make similar, self-motivating choices through counseling and mentorship. Stephen also introduced me to some of the many Zidisha members that he has invited onto the platform. He trains and counsels his fellow borrowers and advocates for their loan applications as strongly as his own; when they succeed, he argues, they can create jobs for the unemployed and help support the local community. In fact, Stephen is writing a book to share his advice and mentorship with those he doesn’t have the time or resources to reach. In the back room of his clothing store, he showed me a frayed notebook containing the hand-written manuscript. The near-finished book is called “Change the History,” and it stresses the power of choice and self-determination in overcoming life’s challenges. Full of quotes from the bible - “For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he” (Proverbs 23:7) - and from authors like Paolo Coelho, it contains sections on dark themes of poverty, drug abuse, and suicide, as well as positive inspirational guidance. Stephen is confident he will publish the book one day, despite the considerable cost, and he plans to dedicate it to his mother. I asked Stephen what else he might do if he achieved financial security, and he immediately replied that he would enter politics as a social activist. Unlike many of his colleagues, who gravitate toward Nairobi after graduation where job opportunities are better, Stephen has no desire to leave the Juja area. He is well-versed in the local town governance and finances, and full of ideas for how the Constituency Development Fund (a Kenyan poverty-alleviation initiative) could be better used to improve his neighborhood. Thank you for introducing me to your business and your community, Stephen. I wish you the best of luck with your business and I know you have an amazing future ahead of you!

Triza · Nairobi, Kenya

Jul 7, 2015

Thank you very much for lending me money to boost my business,i managed to increase my stock with loan,it increases my income with at least 10percent.I managed to expand my business premise,it also help me to clear some school fee arrears for my children.My neighbors are friendly and supportive in terms of business.

Korotimi · Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso

Jul 6, 2015

Hi all and all my lenders: Just to mention to you that since I got my first loan in June 2015. With this loan, I was able to buy the type of fabric that I bought before to be able to sow and increase my quality of little dresses and so, I will be able to sell more and earn more profit. So, thank to Zidisha and my lenders and a long life to you all.

Sarah · Kisii Town Daraja Mbili, Kenya

Jul 6, 2015

Zidisha is family that really God has placed here on earth for me, my business has really improved, it is doing great, I used to strain alot, since Zidisha came to me, the straining ended long ago, thanks again. My bills are paid so easily, my customers have increased, no customer has ever gone un served, like they used to go, most of the services are found in my cyber, thanks Zidisha family, be blessed always. Lenders you are marvelous. God bless Always

Hayatudeen · Effiduase, Ghana

Jul 6, 2015

thank you very much zidisha, i have successfully completed and defended my undergraduate thesis thanks to you. comment image

Job · Embu, Kenya

Jul 6, 2015

Thank you very much Juan. The cakes are very many and sweet. you will really like the taste hahaha,,,. I also have occasion cakes on request comment image

Jamaluddin · Kabupaten Bantaeng Sulawesi Selatan, Indonesia

Jul 6, 2015

Send regards for success. Of these funds would I spend to buy and add me and gasoline stocks to buy clothes in preparation for Eid Eid. With the additional capital, the profit I will multiply again. Thank you to all the funders and Zidisha team.

Nicholas · Meru, Kenya

Jul 6, 2015

The loan that i had received has been of great help in my life since i enrolled to zidisha.The loan i gotten i bought farm inputs to use for cultivation things like fertilizers chemicals to use and i also built store for storing these chemicals.I want to let you know that i was able to cultivate things like potatoes maize plantation and also cabbages.Nowadays i do distribute all these things in in our surrounding market .I tell you very soon am opening my own store for distributing all these things.The interesting thing about our neighborhood is that they are so en encouraging and they do work together as one they motivate people on the work they are doing by buying the products..I will send you some photos concerning my proceedings.Thank you for your contribution

Traore · Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso

Jul 5, 2015

Hello dear lender it is with a heart full of joy I hi the loan I received helped me a lot I buy other ventilos and I earn much profit I wish you long life thank you a lot

Raymond · Nungua, Accra, Ghana

Jul 4, 2015

I want to thank Zidisha and its lenders for this wonderful opportunity. The first loan helped me in various ways to revamp my fish farm and also to take care of my child's final examination. In fact, I will recommend Zidisha to all persons going through some financial difficulties in terms of business and life in general. Zidisha will give you a big relief. comment image

Patrick · Nairobi, Kenya

Jul 3, 2015

Hi. I am pleased to inform you that I received my loan in good time and in good condition. I have now bought two packets of window fasteners each at Ksh. 2500 and 2 dozens of drawer lock at ksh.300 each. This totals to ksh.5600. Am projecting a profit of ksh. 2500 from the sale of these commodities next week since I already have an order to deliver. I will plough back this profit to my business and see if I can bring on board two of my brothers who are still leaving in the terrorism prone area of Lamu. I once again appreciate you and pray that may the Almighty God bless you abundantly.

Prince · Lusaka, Zambia

Jul 3, 2015

It is with great joy that,this loan has finally been granted,for i need to say that there was very little hope to my belief that it would come to pass so soon.with four days left to the expiry of my application only 16% was funded.in the shortest possible time its complete,little do i have to say thank you,not until i start the refund.Now that i have the supplement to capital on the bone and joint care supplement,i already see my honor my late mom coming to pass. Thank you very much, to me this will be a win of trust for more good things to come.Thank you guys for your love and understanding heart.God bless you all that put your fund together to help me. comment image

Liz · Nairobi, Kenya

Jul 3, 2015

Dear Lenders, It is with great appreciation that with your support i have managed to expand my clothing and shoes store and basically keep my business running. I have kept on adding stock and so far the business has been able to sustin itself. With the previous loan advanced to me by yoursleves i was able to expand further and even employ 1 person on a full time basis to keep watch at the shop as i have gone back to school to advance in my studies as well. I would appreciate a further boost so as to keep growing my stock and and advancing further hence my application for another loan yet again. i look forward to your kind response

Mercy · Kericho, Kenya

Jul 2, 2015

Am very greatful and happy for I am going to expand my business by buying more braids,and some boutique things also ladies favourites that I was not able to buy. I will be able to support my family and help my father to pay school fees of my younger brothers and sister. Thank you so much for being a blessing in my life,you have open the doors for me to be a successful lady in life also independent. am proud of you and I will not let you down.

Brian · Nairobi, Kenya

Jul 1, 2015

Hi lenders, i want to thank you for the utmost support you gave me in the second loan application. I was able to purchase a computer that costs $ 168 which has led to significantly increase in the net profit from $90 to $130. This tremendous profit has helped me pay part of my school fees and also assist my siblings in raising their pocket money. also am able to pay for hostel rent in the university. Thank you lenders and may God bless you.

Beatrice · Kahawa Wendani, Kenya

Jul 1, 2015

On my previous loan I managed to add the stock of beauty product that I initially didn't have in my salon and that allowed me to conquer more customers and also maintain my clients whom found my salon to be a on stop shop where they could get everything they need am so thankful to Zidisha for it improved my life and business.

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