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ShadrackS
Shadrack  ·  Nairobi, Kenya
Mar 26, 2015
Finally the rains have started to fall...hopefully it will continue...I went ahead and planted the few tomatoes that survived the scorching heat...I have another bed ready with more tomatoes and vegetables...comment image
EstherE
Esther  ·  Nakuru,kenland, Kenya
Mar 26, 2015
I am at work baking cakes that have been ordered and preparing for delivery, here are some pictures of my work, I hope lenders will support me to reach my desired Goals in my business together with my husband.comment imagecomment imagecomment image
GeoffreyG
Geoffrey  ·  Eldoret, Kenya
Mar 26, 2015
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all my Lenders and the Zidisha community for the loan.I was able to purchase the purchase local (Juakali)baking machine bigger than the one i have and the ingredients, baking flour,eggs,milk and sugar for the cakes also I reserved 600 us dollars for my wife 's college ,she will be doing diploma in comprehensive crockery starting on 13.04.2015 at St. Brendan Institute here in Eldoret Town,she is the key person in our family business since most of my time I spend in employment and more so she is the one with know how of cake and mandazi production.Am pleased that our my business is doing better rate production has increase due to bigger machine , i just thought of updating you, and above all i am so grateful for the support .I will be starting my repayments these week end God bless you.
RobertR
Robert  ·  Nairobi, Kenya
Mar 26, 2015
With the loan i was given,i added a little amount of money that i had and started purchasing goods i.e rice from a wholesaler,repackage them into small affordable bags and sell them to neighbouring households.this has increased my profits and am therefore able to clear my loan and meet my other daily expenses.thankyou so much to my lender and the zidisha team for helping us.may the almighty bless you for the great job you are doing
StephenS
Stephen  ·  Malindi, Kenya
Mar 26, 2015
Thank you all for the first loan. I managed to install my cyber cafe with internet from the money i got from the first loan. The internet installation in my cyber has increase my income from approximately 300/= shillings a day to 800/= shilling a day and number of customers. The increased income i have used it to buy another computer and the remaining balance i am using it to pay part of my sisters school fees.
KevineK
Kevine  ·  Nairobi, Kenya
Mar 26, 2015
i am very thankful for the lenders. i have managed to meet the target of my customers and the profit i made on tuesday was used to pay the hospital bill for my beloved son who was very ill of anaemia, complication in breathing, thank in- advance to all zidisha team. regards wambura
PeterP
Peter  ·  Nairobi, Kenya
Mar 26, 2015
My first zidisha loan assisted to buy four sheep, which I sold at a profit after rearing them for a period of 3 months. I used the money to pay for my accommodation in college and assisted my younger brother to raise his school fee
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Danson  ·  Gilgil, Kenya
Mar 26, 2015
this far i have made it,i thank all those who participated in funding for my loan,i am very grateful since i could not have achieved this were it not for them,i have since opened a spare part selling section at my place of work and it its doing great ,i have since my profit grow to a margin i couldn't imagine,the increased earning have seen me finish paying the loan before time and hoping for a higher loan so that i can invest further into computer business,with this first profit i was able to clear all arrears in school fees for my daughter and opened up a small grocery store and doing great toocomment imagecomment image
MercyM
Mercy  ·  Aisaik Village, Kenya
Mar 26, 2015
Thank you Zidisha family for the loan I got.It was Ksh9000.I have already put it in very good use.I have bought more stock of fruits and vegetables and my clients are more satisfied.Gone are the times that I would turn them back for lack of a certain product they would ask for. I also hired some lady to work with me.She is very cordial and welcoming.I spent KSH2000 for the same.This has helped me run the store very efficiently. I am so thankful for everything,I will keep spending it wisely and repaying in time as well. God bless.
BenjaminB
Benjamin  ·  Nairobi City, Kawangware., Kenya
Mar 26, 2015
May I take this chance to thank all my lenders, the money that I recieved I was able to Increase my stock of clothes for sale and this has also Increased my profit whereby I have been able to Increase my stock again and hope to get more profit. Thanks Zidisha for being there for us.
PatrickP
Patrick  ·  Mombasa, Kenya
Mar 26, 2015
To my esteemed lenders, this is to let you know that the loan you advanced to me has boosted my business in a big way. I was able to increase my inventory which enabled me to reach more people in far and wide areas. I have now cleared it and I am applying for a second one which I believe will help me grow my business even further. Thank you for your precious support.
DavidD
David  ·  Makunga, Kenya
Mar 25, 2015
Hi lenders, Thank you for your spirited fight against poverty. I today increase my installment by kshs. 1000 toKshs. 2000. This is due to improved earnings in my business activities which includes video coverage and Editing, DVD & CD duplication among others.
RuthR
Ruth  ·  Gilgil, Kenya
Mar 25, 2015
Thanks to all my lenders, i have just completed paying my loan. the loan was so helpful to me in sustaining and expanding my business, i was able to increase the acreage of which i grow my vegetables for sale. i was also able to purchase two more daily cattle to boost my milk production which has become more popular among my customers. My the deep freezer is also doing me good by helping to preserve and freshening the milk to my customers satisfaction. all these would not have been possible without your generous lending hand. God bless and happy Easter.
LydiaL
Lydia  ·  Buduta, Kenya
Mar 25, 2015
Dear wonderful lenders, I want to acknowledge that I have received the requested amount Kshs. 9039. I want to top up this amount with the little savings I have accumulated and the go for a photo printer of my choice. I will update you of my progress and if possible upload photos for you to see the fruits of your good work in me. Thanks a lot and God bless you. Thanks. Lydia Barasa.
GraceG
Grace  ·  Nakuru, Kenya
Mar 25, 2015
Dear Lenders Am very grateful for the loan offered. I received Ksh 8,300 and I used this loan to buy stock for my cloth selling business. The business have been fairing well and I have been able to repay my loan on time. Since the business is growing well am willing to take another loan to continue expanding my business. I hope you will consider my request. Thanks a lot.
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Patrick Wambugu  ·  Kiawaithanji,nyeri County, Kenya
Mar 25, 2015
Hi my lenders across the Globe.I have been faring well in my small farm and i have already harvested my red onions and sold them out to my customers yesterday.The produce was of good quality (first grade)which enabled most of my customers to rush for it .Since the sales was good compared to the previous one,i will be offsetting my loan as early as next week.Thank you my lenders for keeping me moving and also supporting my project.I love you all. Regards, Patrick Nderitu.
LawrenceL
Lawrence  ·  Mitunguu Market, Kenya
Mar 24, 2015
In a weeks time I complete paying my loan. The loan came at the right time and I was able to service the orders I had with ease. This has put Sterling Learn Services in a better position . The earnings were ploughed back into business. This is why we adjusted our repayment amount upwards. I February my son joined High School after doing well in primary. Yesterday the rains started we are praying hard that wet enough. Here everything revolves on small scale farming. Good harvest means good business and the other way round. The children I teach are planning to visit Olpajeta Conservancy during the holiday for one day. It will be great fun to see the BIG FIVE in the jungle.comment image
MiriamM
Miriam  ·  Nairobi, Kenya
Mar 24, 2015
I would like to share with you about this needy children at the slums of kware in ongata ronkai Nairobi .After attending to my chicken i go to meet them everyday.they were not going because they lack school fees.
PeterP
Peter  ·  Kandutura, Kenya
Mar 24, 2015
I do appreciate very much for the first loan you gave me. The loan helped me a lot since I planted more crops in my greenhouse and I was able to control pests and diseases since some of the loan I bought pestcides. For real it changed my living style.
IsaiahI
Isaiah  ·  Wanguru, Kenya
Mar 24, 2015
I take this opportunity to thank all my lender who have put a simile on my face. I received the funds in the amount of 9130 KES ; I have bought ten mature cockerels which I will deliver tomorrow to one of the hotels I supply then buy more stock of chicks by this Saturday. Thank you once again.
SusanS
Susan  ·  Nyambari Lari, Kenya
Mar 24, 2015
thankyu so much...my business is responding positively...Godbless YU all Zidisha team .comment image
SusanS
Susan  ·  Nyambari Lari, Kenya
Mar 24, 2015
part of the stock I bought through ziidisha funding thankyu so much all my lenders...I was able even to mount a steel stand for best display of my shoe products outside my varandah kiosk.comment image
JustusJ
Justus  ·  Kisii, Kenya
Mar 24, 2015
I received ksh 4500 from zidisha that i added to my savings to buy a Toshiba Mini-Laptop ,and one month down the line i have managed to upgrade my writing . I am now able to pursue my writing passion because i am able to work on writing orders that i receive via my article writing accounts - iwriter and Zerys at any time of he day;unlike there before whereby i had to go the cyber to work form there. Thanks my lenders and zidisha for this program.comment image
MargaretM
Margaret  ·  Mombasa, Kenya
Mar 24, 2015
Amaranth A already in progresscomment image
MaryM
Mary  ·  Nairobi, Kenya
Mar 24, 2015
Am very happy with Zidisha Community my first loan I bought equipments for my pastry business and it made my business grow overwhelmingly that my fridge couldn't contain my stock any more so my second loan I bought a big fridge and even when I was struggling with my illness kind lenders from Zidisha like djkmoran and jan73 were always there to offer me morale support thank you zidisha you made my life better.
AdikaA
Adika  ·  Kisumu, Kenya
Mar 24, 2015
Thanks once more lenders as I have recruited two young men to help me do the leather products thus improving the man power. This has improved their living standards. These are the young men I have trained...
AdikaA
Adika  ·  Kisumu, Kenya
Mar 24, 2015
Dear lenders, I have received my funded loan and thanks a lot for the work you are doing. I used $30 to buy a second hand singer sewing machine and the remaining $20 to buy raw materials. This gives me a sense of fulfillment and thus increase the manpower so that to serve my clients effectively.. This has increased my l profit by 6%. Attached is the sewing machine I bought... Thanks once morecomment image
AlexA
Alex  ·  Naari, Kenya
Mar 23, 2015
helloo zidisha community i am gratefull for your suppport untill the far i have reached now, so far my business is doing good. Sales are to the optimum and i ma expecting things to run this way for the next 3 months. i have beeen sellling my electornics successfully and the reason for a boost in sales is due to the advertising channels i took to promote my products. i have also received a boost after manay freshmen in my college were refered to me and so i am able to adjust my loan repayment size now, thanks to you all guyz. i will be posting the pictures soon :)
JonesJ
Jones  ·  Kisooni- Mumbuni- Machakos, Kenya
Mar 23, 2015
My m-pesa business is now picking. I thank all lenders for trusting and empowering me.comment image
KennedyK
Kennedy  ·  Nairobi, Kenya
Mar 23, 2015
We now have a chance to exploit al the dreams we've ever had.the extra unit is now fully functional and i have thought of rearranging the place to accomodate 2 more units.thanx lenders
RuthR
Ruth  ·  Kitale, Kenya
Mar 23, 2015
Thanx my lenders.with profits i made i was able to pay a computer course for my younger brother who just did his national examination and is joining university since he did well.Am forever greatful.am almost through with payments and will give you full report soon.Thankyou.
LilianL
Lilian  ·  Eldoret-kapsoya, Kenya
Mar 23, 2015
Hi Zidisha lenders! I was able to buy earings at wholesale price and made a huge profit. Bought each at 120/- and sold between 200/- and 300/-. The cost was 3600/- Was able to add more inventory and to date am going on well. My son just joined form one at Chebisaas Boys, it was tough but God saw us through the preparations of taking him to school. I spend part of my profit to shop for my son's necessities. He went to school happy and I was at peace. Thank you Zidisha lenderscomment imagecomment imagecomment image
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Ben  ·  Bondo, Kenya
Mar 23, 2015
Dear lenders I take these opportunity to thank you for your incredible kindness.The fridge I bought has really increased my sales due to improved quality of product and cleanness My sales increased by 25% and I am so greatful.
MargaretM
Margaret  ·  Mombasa, Kenya
Mar 23, 2015
I am so grateful to Zidisha family for the trust, confidence and support I have received from you. My current loan enabled me to buy the correct feed for my chicken. From the pics you can tell how healthy they are. Notwithstanding the efforts by Uncle Delmas (as fondly called by my sons), my farmhand, to ensure they are well fed. Right now a good number of them are laying eggs regularly and I look forward to having a boost in the coming months. 3 of the hens are brooding and in 2-3 weeks I will have my chicks. I also managed to buy amaranthus seeds together with the needed herbicides, insecticides and fertilizers. We planted round 1 and tomorrow section named Amaranth B will have its share of the planting. As for Amaranth A I expect the harvest in the next 2-3 weeks. Next week I will do Amaranth C and the week after Amaranth D. I expect to have a good harvest of the amaranthus every other week once the rotation takes speed. I intend to have 4 sections to start with as the major purpose of the farming project is the onion. So I am leaving the bigger portion of the land to onion farming. Pictures of the amaranthus are to follow. I am having a bit of a challenge uploading the photos.
MargaretM
Margaret  ·  Mombasa, Kenya
Mar 23, 2015
My chicken in their improved status and Delmas feeding them.comment imagecomment image
ShadrackS
Shadrack  ·  Mtwapa, Kenya
Mar 23, 2015
First I wish to thank my lenders. I purchased maize flour,20litres cooking oil,wheat flour,sugar & biscuits,carosene. Since that day i have had more customers in my kiosk,but wish I had more commodities because still customers ask for some items which are not in display. As you know that loan is minimal the impact in terms of daily income is small but it is worth it. it has kept my customers.because the most important items are available. I do recycle my income to increase my stock. Zidisha is the family word because to my family and friends it is a miracle to get a loan from m pesa more so without filling&signing a form from a bank counter. Mtwapa is a resort town, we are always on a holiday mood.Our economy is 24hr,however we have churches also during night&day. Pls bear with me I will post my photo next time. With regards shadrack.
John DoeJ
  ·  Surabaya, Indonesia
Mar 23, 2015
My students are in action with British English Speaker. They practice english directly with him. What a beatiful day !comment image
EdithE
Edith  ·  Gilgil, Kenya
Mar 23, 2015
Dear All, Thank you for your continued support, For my past loan managed to fully stock my small shop. I have gone further and purchased a more effective and reliable printing and photocopying machine. Am now able to deliver quality work on a timely manner which has made me earn a higher reputation and referrals from satisfied customers. Am also stocking more computer accessories than before. Thank you all my lenders. I couldn't have achieved this without your support.
AntonA
Anton  ·  Miritini, Kenya
Mar 23, 2015
Purchase of the survey equipment has made my life better, this has kept me in a better position since at the moment am in able to hire the equipment as well save the amount I could have spent on hiring to render services.
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Naomi  ·  Mombasa, Kenya
Mar 23, 2015
I got my first loan with zidisha toward the end of last year. This is the time that business picks up due to the onset of the festive season. I moved very fast and bought an inventory of mobile phone accessories such as memory, batteries and skins. I was able to sell them very fast and as evidenced by my loan repayment record, the cash flow has been very good. I now feel ready to venture into sale of mobile phones which is more lucrative than the accessories.
ElijahE
Elijah  ·  Nairobi, Kenya
Mar 23, 2015
WORKING IN MY BUSINESS Here I am weighing the rice using the Counter Scale. The jerry cans contain the cooking oil which I buy then resell to the customers in smaller affordable quantities. I am looking forward to increasing stock and grow this business. Thank you lenders for your great supportcomment imagecomment image
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Andrian  ·  Butula, Kenya
Mar 23, 2015
Thank you so much Zidisha stakeholders for the support you gave unto to me. Agricultural sector is quit unpredictable but I always invest lots of time on studying the market and that seems to be working for me.With the foot pump the business is expected to do much better in future given I will no longer depend on rain fed agriculture. I salute I thank you all.
EuniceE
Eunice  ·  Mbita, Kenya
Mar 22, 2015
I want to convey a very special thank you for Zidisha Lender's. With the Loan amount of KES 8,130, I bought essential food products like sugar, maize flour and cooking fat, now my shop is doing well and clients appreciate my services. My profit has increased and my 2 daughters are going to school uninterrupted as I raise enough money from the shop as a result of increased sales and profit that I use to pay for them school fee.
PaulP
Paul  ·  Springs, Kenya
Mar 22, 2015
Am glad my loan was fully funded on 18th of March. After recieving the amount i managed to purchase the following:- 1. 100kg of sugar at cost $66.66, expected profit $22.22 2. Maize 160kg at cost $44.44, expected profit $80.00. 3. Rice 90kg @ $40.00, expected profit $30.00 i am currently recieving many customers from the variety of supplies i got for them. in the past 4 days i have seen my daily sales hit $ 30. this has improved from the $20 i was recieving. i do know however after a week my sales will still continue rising for me to make more in terms of profit and therefore be in a position to pay my loan on time and quickly. i am currently in my plans and as i see i might start a mini supermarket come next year. this is my long term plan for my business and maybe after two years open a big supermarket like Nakumatt then may be expand openning branches in new places offering employment. This will increase peoples living standards for those who will get employment. It just requires my patience, determination and support from many of my friends not forgetting my lenders and the Zidisha Inc. i look forward to paying my 1st installment and all others in time. Thank you
MercyM
Mercy  ·  Nakuru, Kenya
Mar 22, 2015
Thanks so much zidisha lenders, i did my exams well, the remaining amount i used to increase my vegetables in farm and bought some feeds for cow. Currently am selling little milk from my cow and the vegetables i.e kales spinach and cabbages. Its giving me some profit
VincentV
Vincent  ·  Nakuru Town, Kenya
Mar 20, 2015
thanks to lenders for the support you gave me l bought the malaria drugs and now lam selling to patients at affordable prices
VictorV
Victor  ·  Nakuru, Kenya
Mar 20, 2015
Hi lenders i have recieved Ksh. 20908, i have been able to purchase a laminating machine which costs $ 60. I have used $20 to buy plain photocopy and printing paper which is approximately 5 rims of 500 A4 sheets in each rim. That’s 2500 A4 plain papers. I have also purchased a hardy stapler and a binding machine that costs $ 33 and added stationery like pens,rulers, mark pens, exercise books, blank CDs and plastic bag folders which are common with the university students. I hope these additions should make me a good profit. Once again thanks Zidisha and thanks to the lender may God bless you.
DouglasD
Douglas  ·  Berekum, Ghana
Mar 20, 2015
As promised the rains are down and the seedlings have been transplanted as well.The whole process has been great since the seedlings had already been ordered at the nursery I didn't have to go through the hardship I was used to over the years.With the loan support from Zidisha and oue noble lenders, we have had an enjoyable and delightful planting season.
EmmanuelE
Emmanuel  ·  Koforidua, Ghana
Mar 20, 2015
Thanks Zidisha , Thank you all my Lenders. Emmanuelcomment image
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Emmanuel  ·  Koforidua, Ghana
Mar 20, 2015
Dear Lenders, Thanks very much for your support. I have received the loan. Water has being bought for the children to drink, and washing of hands. Also for cooking. Some learning materials are also being bought and I will keep you all updated. Thanks once again. Emmanuelcomment image

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