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Beatrice  ·  Busia County, Kenya
Jun 3, 2015
Joy is currently continuing with her physiotherapy after the reconstructive surgery on her right hand which was badly disfigured as compared to her left which is pending operation after her right hand has completely healed.comment image
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Milton  ·  Ugunja, Kenya
Jun 3, 2015
I received $200 today. I immediately bought an amplifier in preparation for these weekend wedding .thank you so much for the loan
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Esther  ·  Kayole Estate,nairobi City, Kenya
Jun 3, 2015
To all my worthy lenders,I am happy and thankful for your kind support in my Zidisha loan that I have already received the loan.I am on my final process with the land owner to complete the paper work so that i can lease the neighboring piece of land for my agriculture farming.To all my lenders I am thanking you all for your effort to make this a successful one.Thank you and have a great week ahead.Regards.
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Nusura  ·  Koyonzo, Kenya
Jun 3, 2015
Hello lenders. I hope you are having a good evening. I am doing well,my irrigation kit has been of very very great importance and hence my income has also improved,thank you
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Evans  ·  Nairrobi, Kenya
Jun 3, 2015
Thank you so much Zidisha for your continuous support. I received the Cash actually as i had applied for and right in time. A customer had placed an order of pens and pen holders while another placed an order of clocks and a three-in-one picture frame. Just as i was trying to live up to their demands, another asked for coat hangers so this is why i must say i received the cash on the time. I bought materials like pens, paints, pen holders themselves, and served my customer in time. Right now i am winding up clocks and the picture frame the deadline is soon so that i can come back to this third customer. Once again thank you for the loan because it has really boost me a great deal and it really keeps me going, thank you and God bless you.
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Domnic  ·  Kisumu, Kenya
Jun 3, 2015
business is power and power is life.big thankscomment imagecomment imagecomment imagecomment image
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Zacharia  ·  Athi-river, Kenya
Jun 3, 2015
Hey Lenders this is my second cow by the name Grace the Great its such a friendly cow even to those who takecare of them. Grace came with a bonus i know quite a number will ask what i mean if i say it comes with the bonus. Grace the great is two months pregnant thats what i meant.comment image
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Andrew  ·  Nairobi, Kenya
Jun 3, 2015
Hello Lenders, Thank you so much for lending your support and money to me once again. I have received the loan that I had put up for financing to the tune of US$100. Last minute dash but the finish line finally came through. I have already ordered for the Leaf Springs for the new project. Likely, they will have arrived and been fixed by this Friday. I am also making arrangement for the Dumpers. So the project will be good and ready to run by weekend, God willing. I cannot express my appreciation for your support well enough. Thank you for coming through and God bless you all richly. Pics coming up soon. Best Regards
JacobJ
Jacob  ·  Nakuru, Kenya
Jun 3, 2015
i am very thankfull for the loan i received on 1st june. actualy it was apprx 57dollars. this has realy boosted the stock in my grocery shop.i did use 36dollars to by 43kg of sugar,16dollars to buy 50kg of maize floor and 5dollars to buy 5kg of cooking fat. i have lots of expectations,and i do believe that the additional stock will bring an increase to my investment. to my lenders- i do appreciate you indeed. may God bless you all
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Wilfred Njiri  ·  Nairobi, Kenya
Jun 3, 2015
Hello lenders, today I managed to purchase new goods from the funds I borrowed, Power banks were out of stock so I used the funds to purchase cell phones which I have sold one piece already, power banks will be available in a matter of days. Below are photos of the goods.comment imagecomment imagecomment image
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Elizabeth Wangari  ·  Kitengela, Kenya
Jun 3, 2015
Hello dear lenders, am so grateful that my laminating services are going on well, I started offering the services on 29th may and so far, i have been able to make almost $20. This is very positive news. Am charging around $0.6 per A4 size of paper and I ve been able to do 38pcs. Phocopy is also respoding positively and 1 rim is done already.will keep you updated on the progress.comment imagecomment image
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Adika  ·  Kisumu, Kenya
Jun 3, 2015
Thank my lenders for the receipt of $167 I receiced. It has enabled me to buy raw materials for my leather work. The materials increased my profit by 7%. The increase of my earning has help me to increase my capital. If fact I am now looking forward to purchase more materials since I have been able to get orders from one local primary school for branded school bags and motorbike seat covers. This work will need a lot of raw materials to be able to complete work on time considering the school has over 300kids under bay care. Thank you once again, I have never seen this type of micro-lending organization ever since. It has narrowed the gap between the rich and the poor.
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Isaac  ·  Nairobi, Kenya
Jun 3, 2015
The ZIDISHA loan helped me to expand my business by enabling me to acquire more financial resources with which I bought diversified dairy products for sale to my customers. Through the loan I also obtained a second hand bicycle that made my travels to reach customers easy. The bicycle cost 60 dollars while 22 dollars were used to increase the quantity of daily products supplied, i.e Yoghurt, cheese, UHT Milk and freshly packed milk products.The profit returns doubled and enabled me to open a clothing business for my younger brother. i also used part of the profits to pay my university fee arrears.comment image
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Molly  ·  Nairobi, Kenya
Jun 3, 2015
honestly peaking the loan I have just completed improved my Life to the better, I was able to meet the basic needs and school fees and items for my siblings. The profit increased to double figures, from the loan of Ksh 8000, I was able to make a profit of Ksh 10000. I hope with the new loan and the demand, I will be able to make more profits. Thank you so much lenders for changing lives, God bless you!
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Henry  ·  Wang'uru - Huruma Village, Kenya
Jun 2, 2015
I thank my lender for the money he lend to me. It helped me to buy printing/photocopy papers for my work. These papers increased my profit by 5%. The increase of my earning has help me to increase my capital. If fact I am now looking forward to purchase more materials since I have been able to get orders from one local primary school to be typing and printing exams. This work will need a lot of papers and photocopy ink to be able to complete work on time considering the school has over 400pupils.
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Lydiah  ·  Juja, Kenya
Jun 2, 2015
Am very grateful to my leaders for supporting me and I was able to buy the Microwave, two banner gas cooker and the thermal flask. I say thank you for your support.my customers are enjoying hot meal every day particular this cold season in Kenya and actually my sales have increased by 30% within those few week there is a great charge in sales turnover. thank you.comment image
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Stephen  ·  Nairobi, Kenya
Jun 2, 2015
Dear Zidisha lenders, I want to confirm that I received the loan of amount Ksh 18,208 which I have invested as I had planned. As depicted in the photo, I have injected the money into buying more eggs as well as cereals. 80% of the money has gone to cereals while 20% has been used to increase the stock of eggs. One week after making this investment, I am already enjoying bigger profits since my customers now have access to a wider range of commodities. I thank you sincerely for believing in me and giving me hope of success despite the hard economic times. This is a partnership that I will always treasure since it holds the key to my future business plans. Thank you Zidisha for your benevolence and trust.comment imagecomment image
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Faith  ·  Nairobi, Kenya
Jun 1, 2015
Thank you for giving me this opportunity again. It is my pleasure to let my lenders know that my first loan has been so helpful to me. I have been able to continue with my classes during my final year without struggling much with my basic needs. Actually i was able to clear my exam fee in time. Also i expanded my business and right now i have two ladies who help me when i am busy in class
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Abigael  ·  Kiti-nakuru, Kenya
Jun 1, 2015
i take this opportunity to thank all Zidisha lenders for there support all though since i started .I have seen a big difference in my life.My business have really grown i was in a small shop and i am in a bigger one, which has helped me started other business other than cyber cafe.i have Mpesa business that has boosted my earnings,I have photocopy too.Thanks a lot for your support.My life has changed mostly thank my God because this far he has brought me is Ebenezer.My child is doing well at school and at home we are well.Thanks alot to you .
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Joseph  ·  Ruaka, Kenya
Jun 1, 2015
Hi lenders, I bought a photocopier machine (Kyocera Mita KM2050) with the loan that I got. This has really boosted my business and I'm repaying the loan with any struggle. Thanks to Zidisha Team.comment image
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Benson  ·  Nakuru Kenya, Kenya
Jun 1, 2015
Hey good lenders ,the previous loan that i have just concluded paying,helped me alot ,because i was able to supply the engine oil to County Government Yard for their lorries and this has helped me to win their trust for me to continue supplying the Oil ,also the welding work is doing fine and i Thank every lender who participated for the support of my business .Thank You.
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Dickkefa  ·  Dagani, Kenya
Jun 1, 2015
i really thank the lenders and zindisha team for the loan disbursed to me last week i have been was able to purchase a photocopy and now my business seem so efficient . am able to serve more that 25 photocopying customers and my cyber cafe has more customers . the productivity has increased.
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Dora  ·  Kariani,muthambi Location, Kenya
May 31, 2015
Halo my family, I thank God so far and you for enabling my two year old enjoy farm fresh fruits,veggies and free range eggs and chicken. She loves her chicken thigh on sundays every sunday and she insists to take the other thigh to her grandma before she can eat hers. My mum-in-law the best of the best mothers in law has her own chicken but my daughter says 'mum has the best from Zishisha' She is learning to talk to Zishisha is Zidisha. Thank you soooooo much that the whole family acknowledges Zidisha has some impact in the family. Blessed week ahead
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Moses  ·  Kinoo Nairobi, Kenya
May 31, 2015
After the water pump machine which is a long term investment towards my business i am now assured to continue farming through out the year, looking forward to harvest since my products are already have a market i have contract with a certain company, i grow for them and they buy the products from me, i am also assured to always sell my products, after harvesting my earning will go back into the business, take care of my family my daughters fees my family and i we are looking to expand slowly in size of our products as recommended by the agronomist from the organization that we have a contract with
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Barnabas  ·  Busia, Kenya
May 30, 2015
Dear lenders! I would like to appreciate so much because before Zidisha, I used to fear taking loans, but I have realized that loans lead to success, especially the comfortably that comes with Zidisha loan. The last loan was used to purchase a new pool table and repair the old one. The pool tables have kept several youths busy, particularly my brother and cousin together with their friends. They are in a position to cater for their daily bread, and also make them come together to listen to advice especially on drug abuse. Good news is that they are changing behavior. The income has enabled me to add more money to it and now I have purchased a taxi, and have also started constructing a rental house. Since I bought the new pool table, my income doubled to approximately Kshs. 15000 a month.
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Susan  ·  Nairobi, Kenya
May 30, 2015
Thank you lenders for fully funding my loan on time.with the loan I was able to increase stock in my business.i bought 15 pieces of the latest Ankara designs.I am eager to sell them since they were highly on demand.I believe this will increase my earnings tremendously since I have gotten two calls already to confirm their arrival.This weekend I'll have made several sales which will enable my husband and I to pay school fees for our son.Monday being a holiday,one of my neighbors decided to put up a bouncing castle for the kids in the neighborhood to enjoy.
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Florence  ·  Mombasa, Kenya
May 30, 2015
Hello, I would like to thank you more for changing my life and financial status, I used the loan to get myself a copier machine it has really increased my income. I am now able to partition my shop and add more commodity, I have set a section for photocopy, ladies cosmetics and now I would love to start trading on second hand dresses and blouses. I am planning to complete mt current loan and ask for a second one so as to be able to get a bale of second hand clothes to sell. Thank you.comment image
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Emmanuel  ·  Mombasa, Kenya
May 30, 2015
business is doing great, am soo very greatful to allmy lenders for the good work you are doing. i can testify that indeed zidisha team has taken me to another level in business. soo ease yet soo effective way of getting loan and repaying. kudos!!!!!
JuanaJ
Juana  ·  Koforidua, Ghana
May 30, 2015
Some necklaces I made for salecomment image
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Sophie  ·  Sotik, Kenya
May 30, 2015
Dear lenders thank you for your support thro zidisha lending. My business has increase its sales and has made it easy for my clients to access the products easily.
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Mirriam  ·  Nakuru, Kenya
May 29, 2015
Thank you so much lenders for the first loan you gave me. Zidisha loan was very timely- my shop had a few items at a time when the demand was so high in December. The loan helped me increase the stock of children wear and I appreciate the support. Right now I am planning to introduce shoes within the same shop.
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Andrew  ·  Mbale, Kenya
May 29, 2015
I take this opportunity to inform you that I have gladly received a loan kes 19,147. I will buy more stock including phone housing, cheap regular phones and USB data cables. I thank you so much for offering me this loan,this will enable me expand and give my family a better life from the expected higher profits to be accrued from the business.
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Kosima  ·  Kawangware Nairobi, Kenya
May 29, 2015
Thank you so much lenders, This Loan I will Buy Fertilizer for Top dressing maize crops. this will cost me 100 dollars. This will improve and increase production of my 2 acre farm that I have planted this season. Thank and be blessed.
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John  ·  Rongai, Nakuru, Kenya
May 29, 2015
Hello Lender/Zidisha, This is the front view of my counter. It is evident it has variety of both hard and soft drinks. You have played a great role in stocking these by funding my previous loans. Please continue funding my current and future loans to make it even better. Beside the counter again as you can see there is a fridge. This serves the customers who like cold drinks. Welcome for both warm and cold drinks. John Mariga.comment image
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John  ·  Rongai, Nakuru, Kenya
May 29, 2015
Hi Lenders & All Well Wishers, These are other customers also enjoying their drinks. As you can see, they are very happy and this shows that they like the pub since they are handled with a lot of respect. They mean a lot to us since we have to rely on them to realize any sort of income. Long live our Customers, long live Zidisha Team and long live Lenders. John Mariga.comment image
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Maurice  ·  Embakasi, Nairobi, Kenya
May 29, 2015
Lenders I'm happy for your generosity in funding my business. This digitizer and lcd separator machine is of much benefits because I have managed to get other technicians who come to my business to have their gadgets fixed.This has increased my profit and looking forward to add one or two soon to ease my workload. Thanks a lot.
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Eliud  ·  Ruiru, Kenya
May 29, 2015
Hi, My appreciations to you all. The printer that I purchased with your loan has brought a positive change into my daily operations. Currently I am able to serve customers promptly and this has led to more customers visiting my place because there are no delays. With increased customer base I have seen my revenue margins grow. Thank you very much.
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Joyce  ·  Kayole Estate,nairobi City,nairobi County, Kenya
May 29, 2015
To my worthy lenders,I am Thanking you all the lenders for your effort in funding my loan.I received the Zidisha loan and invested it by buying more medicines for my chemist.I am now able to serve my customers with the affordable medicines against malaria and the Cholera diseases.Thank you once again for the support. Regards, Joyce Kerubo.
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Joanes  ·  Obambo-siaya, Kenya
May 29, 2015
thanks lenders for funding my second loan i managed to increase my inventory and currently iam geting more customers than before. my profits have gone up and i have managed to send back my two brothers back to school .iam very greatful hope you will continue supporting me as i apply my 3rd loan
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Wilfred Njiri  ·  Nairobi, Kenya
May 29, 2015
Hello dear lenders, am so grateful as I accept the loan that you have funded me. The loan will help me purchase more stock for my business that is I will purchase cell phone power banks and handsets, I will be able to raise my income by the profits and also pay back the loan on time. To you lenders thank you for your kind and generous lending, my two invites have also received their loans and surely you are changing lives of many.
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Everlyn  ·  Mombasa, Kenya
May 28, 2015
Hi Roy, The money helped me buy binding and lamination equipment thereby increasing my clientele and with that more revenue of course.
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Kenneth  ·  Bahati, Kenya
May 28, 2015
hi lenders the money you loaned to me has made a difference in my sisters' education fee at St. Peter's. this is due to profit increase in my business, thank you zidisha members. at this moment , i lack nothing in my business, i have enough goods and services to cater for my customers hence more profit generation. i salute you zidisha lenders. long live
MichaelM
Michael  ·  Kitengela, Kenya
May 28, 2015
I received the money very promptly. I got to purchase the equipment and did the replacement. It gives a lot of peace of mind when driving to know that the engine is safe! That was fast and GREAT!!!!! Thanks a million for the support! :-) Feeling peaceful and happy!!
SethS
Seth  ·  Accra, Ghana
May 28, 2015
Thank you lenders for giving me the opportunity once again to bright many others lives. I have recieved the loan and the water pump would be bought over the weekend and also be transported to the village also during the weekend. Would give further details and keep updating you always.
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Fredrick  ·  Nkoroi, Kenya
May 28, 2015
Thank you for your financial help the loan helped tremendously,i bought a freezer which has helped preserve my milk so there has been no loses in terms of milk spoiling.My customer have not been disappointed.Actually now am comfortable paying the remaining amount fully. thanks you.
MosesM
Moses  ·  Kakamega, Kenya
May 27, 2015
To my dearest zidisha lenders, I wish to sincerely thank you for the loan I have received on 27/5/2015. The loan amounted to Ksh18,861.00. I have really boosted my stock and I am hopeful that sales will improve and I expand even further.I have been able for the first time bought items in large quantities.This directly reduces the buying price from the wholesalers. Eg a carton of cooking oil and not dozens, abale of peas and not in dozens, a bale of baking flour, abale of cooking flour,cooking fat. Surprising,the time I received the money on my phone I had gone to purchase some of the items. I amezed my supplier when he saw me adding more stock.My wife was so existed and there was a lot of joy in the house. Thank you very much for being there for us.I promise to work hard to repay this loan on time and apply for more Thank you zidisha.am proud to be associated with you. Regards Moses Ichingwa Muhatia 0720813774/0737149838 Email, [email protected]
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Sarah  ·  Kisii Town Daraja Mbili, Kenya
May 27, 2015
Lenders!! you are amazing, Your loan has really boosted my business, I bought stationery for my cyber cafe in bulk, hence bought at a reduced prices because I purchased in bulk. Thanks again. Since I received the loan no customer has gone away due to lack of a certain services. My sales has increased, I pay my rent easily without straining, internet bills, electricity bills and other minor bills are cleared easily. My family is also grateful, my brother is going to college, and am planning to join University of degree course in Business Administration, as part time student. Thanks again Zidisha family. Thank you and be blessed always
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Muriuki  ·  Chuka, Kenya
May 27, 2015
hello zidisha family, it is my great pleasure to inform you of the great success of my business through the loan I was funded, i bought a freezer for selling ice creams to university students which increased my income to twenty-two dollars per week, for instance am now the leading ice cream seller as well as popcorn supplier at the university as we as the nearby market, it is my great appreciation to the zidisha family for expanding my business as well as my income through the loan i was funded. thank you zidisha family
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Rachel  ·  Nakuru, Kenya
May 27, 2015
i used the loan money to purchase the fertilizer i needed to top dress my potatoes. the crop is doing well and am thankfull to the lenders who invested in my farming.comment image
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Patrick  ·  Embu, Runyenjes, Kenya
May 27, 2015
Thank you Rembrandt for your concern and support. Because this is my main occupation, I have the time to travel and do the work. the main limitation is unavailability of capital. I am not able to purchase all components that customers ask for and I have to balance what I stock with the money I have. In most of my electrical installation projects, I am required to purchase the materials required before the customer pays. A customer may pay a percentage for commitment. Therefore, I am required to have enough money to buy these materials. If I lack that I may loose a project to a competitor. Jobs in my country are few and many pay very little that one is not able to meet basic needs. However, electrical businesses that have capital do well because there is demand, especially now that the government is supporting rural electrification. So I wouldn't say the challenge is number of customers. It appears to me that most things are pegged around money. For instance, getting some tenders reserved for the youths requires some money to show ability to service. Because as I told you earlier, I have to purchase materials before I get paid.

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