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Isaac · Techiman, Ghana

Nov 16, 2016

I used the loan to buy these drugs, c247, Complete phyto energiser, choleduz and sugar free coffee. after selling it out I made a lot profit from it which has really helped me a lot in my business. I used the increased profit to buy more of the drugs to sell and !make more profit ouyt of it. I really thank you very much.

Kiprotich · Kapchebwaber Village, Kenya

Nov 16, 2016

I have today purchased the fertilizers (3 bags of each 50 Kgs) for Kes 8,100 and am now patiently waiting for the rains to set in to allow me apply them to my tea farm. Thank you so much for your assistance in this regard.

Margaret · Eldoret, Kenya

Nov 16, 2016

I will buy Bricks for constructing new class rooms. It will make me admit more students in my School. Thank you so much for having considered me again for funding .

Nelson · Nairobi, Kenya

Nov 16, 2016

Thank you so so much for giving me another wonderful opportunity. I will use this funds to add more products in my business. As i had mentioned earlier ill add more chickens to the business and more eggs. This way i can be able to make more restocks on a weekly basis as i pay you loan as well. This way ill make more profits. Once again am so grateful to you all.

Rose · Ashaiman, Ghana

Nov 16, 2016

I will use the loan to purchase four bags of maize for the production of local food call fante kenkey. This will aid to enough to reinvest in my business. I want ask God blessing unto each everyone who has contributed his /her coater towards my funding,I really appreciate. Thank you

Benneh · Berekum, Ghana

Nov 16, 2016

I bought a staircase to load my delicate drugs in. This has showcased my drugs to the public and also made it easy locate whatever I want from my shop.

Dzidula · Accra, Ghana

Nov 16, 2016

I wish to thank the lender: Paul Graham, United States for funding my loan. I want to assure the lender that the loan would be put to good use by purchasing the 24 bottles of the O2 drops to commence the business as indicated in the loan application and the capital plus profit would be re-invested into products and distribution which will help me expand the business. Once again thank you. comment image

Getrude · Nairobi, Kenya

Nov 16, 2016

With my just completed Loan, I have managed to make leaps as my catering business is now up and running and has grown as I added 2 more employees to my cap. I have a registered business which allows me to even make proposals to companies to cater at their events. My bargaining power has become higher as I have a bit more manpower and equipments, thanks to my Lenders and their kindness. comment image

Agyeiwaa · Sunyani, Ghana

Nov 16, 2016

The happiest day in my life will be when my first loan proposal to zidisha will be funded...I will boost my morale to work and sense of belongings to such a great family who support the upcoming entrepreneurs.. Is only three days left so please come to my aid...i am begging the whole zidisha team as well as it's lenders

Wycliffe Wanyama · Bungoma, Kenya

Nov 16, 2016

When given this loan,I will increase the number of Chickens to 50. I will buy food and medicine for the Chickens.I will also buy certified seeds and fertilizer for groundnuts and beans.If all shall go well,I will be able to sell Chickens in small restaurant and to anybody who will have a needy.This will help people not traveling long distance for looking Chickens whenever they need,hence,saving time.I will be able to provide food(beans and groundnuts) to my family and also neighbors.Through this our people shall get balanced meal and hence have good health.Welcome Zidisha.

Jessica · Nakuru, Kenya

Nov 16, 2016

When I applied for a loan I needed to purshace some beddings for my cottages I had five rooms that had no beddings and the Zidisha loan helped me purchase all the beddings that I needed for the five rooms. After the purchase I got five more rooms that were now operational this helped in increasing my daily income from ksh 10,000 to 15,000 on a good day. I have used the increased earning to purchase more beddings, I have enough beddings for each room, secondly I have managed to purchase 8 television sets for my rooms I have been buying one TV set at a time and am trusting God to have all the other rooms with a set each. With the savings that I keep I have managed to take my children for a vacation in Dar es salaam Tanzania and they were happy and they enjoyed themselves. My neighbourhood is such an interesting one, I live outside the city its like 20 mins drive, I like this place because its cool with trees all over the only noise you hear is that of the birds singing, a few people live here because you have to have a car for you to come here, its along the famouse Menengai Crater, the most interesting thing is that when I stand at the balcony of my house I can see the whole city and the view of lake Nakuru is so well visible from my place, we have a mall called the westside mall we do our daily shopping there, we have some nice restaurants like the Java, May harvest and now KFC where we go there to spoil ourselves once in a while. comment image

Noel · Majengo, Kenya

Nov 16, 2016

on the photos is my old motorbike with an umbrella which comes in handy during the rains. my daughter loves my free rides. also see my working station, thats where i wait for clients. comment image

Victor · Kericho, Kenya

Nov 15, 2016

My first loan enabled me to be stable in business.I have built on my clientele hope to achieve more in the near future.In my next loan i intend to buy a motorbike to be able to transport my products as hiring of vehicles is expensive.I once again thank the entire Zidisha team and all my lenders for the support

Emmawati · Palembang, Indonesia

Nov 15, 2016

I thank you very much to funders in zidisha which has funded loans me.Thank you very much for your help .__ I will use the loan to buy a cart and all frying equipment for a new business branch out hot jeletot I .__ With a new venture that will I started this course makes me even more excited for this menjalankannya.karena will make my income grew .__ Once again I am very grateful to the funders who have financed my loan in zidisha .__ Thanks zidisha.

John · Sankore, Ghana

Nov 15, 2016

Words alone cannot express the deep joy I have in seeing my loan fully funded. God bless each one of you who contributed in funding my loan

Maxwell · Kumasi, Ghana

Nov 15, 2016

Greetings to my lovely family(Zidisha) With all due respects i will like to notify my sincere lenders that Maxwell is still in business and growing rapidly. Prior to this Christmas i would like to fall on you again for another step of business growth.

Asantewaa · Kenyasi, Ghana

Nov 15, 2016

Thank you so much for this loan ,wonderful people of zidisha.I will use this loan to buy perfume and creams to fill my cosmetic shop.This will help me to increase my shop income.

Daniel · Accra, Ghana

Nov 15, 2016

I will buy more of the food supplement which will help meet the demand of my customers and that will increase my profit margin.,I appreciate you for given me this opportunity to move forward in life,God richly blessed you. comment image

Gabriel · Bechem, Ghana

Nov 15, 2016

Thank you so much lenders,i will use this loan to restock my provisions store with milo,nido.milk,soap and others.This will help me increase my business size and become well established im gradual returns.

Mary · Adenta, Ghana

Nov 15, 2016

thank you my lenders for helping me to get this loan,i will get new materials for my work to make my business grow and expand, the expansion of my business is my priority and i stand tall on that dear, this loan will help me to achieve my goal and am most grateful,thank you my lenders, may god bless you .

Caroline · Chebole, Kenya

Nov 15, 2016

My first loan help me by wiring and installing of power electricity to my premise.and this made a big difference since i worked long hours and my profit doubled by 50%.I used the increase income and profit in expanding and helping my one child join a better institution. My child education and performance improve by a big margin. In my village I was able to visit our neighboring baby home and buy them food

Kennedy · Nairobi, Kenya

Nov 15, 2016

I used the previous loan to buy some working materials such as sewing needles, thread and some oil for the sewing machine. This has a brought a difference in my business as i have managed to make profits over the months without necessarily worrying about the material costs. My earnings have increased by quite a margin say 10usd over the past few weeks. I have used this earnings to buy more materials as i was given an order by a particular customer to make for him some clothes. Over the past few weeks i have had no problem feeding my family as business has been good and i haven't lacked any thread nor sewing needle or rent for my establishment. My neighborhood is quiet place and now that school have closed alot of children are back home hence more work as they also do come to sew there clothes especially girls.

Rufas · O. Rongai, Kenya

Nov 15, 2016

Thank you, in my first loan I bought Fertilizer for Tea, maize and potatoes at a cost of USD59.00 I also bought pesticides for potatoes at a cost of USD16.00 and Chemicals at USD15.00 On the other list was protective clothes, I bought Gumboots for safety and protection at a cost of USD8.00 The benefits that I got was being ready for planting during the onset of the season and I did not waste time due to lack of money to buy inputs products. My income increased from the usual USD400.00 per month as I had planned previously. I managed to repay your loan ease and completed ontime hence qualifying for another on. I was able to pay school fees for my children and helped my parents back home. My business was very productive and very possible outcomes as I was now combining the profit of both the cash crop and the food crops. I am very happy for this and I will thank you Lenders and Zidisha. Thank you very much.

Emmaculate · Ongata Rongai, Kenya

Nov 14, 2016

Thank you lenders for giving yet another chance to prosper in my business. In my previous loan, i bought the fast moving products in my shop. I bought different types of Hair at a cost of $40.00. I also bought Shampoo at $ 28.00 and Assorted Nail Polish at $20.00. More important also was Nail Polish remover at $15.00 and Shower cap at $4.00. These products added value in my shop especially being the most common ones my customers always ask for. My business has been a one stop shopping point for my customers where they are sure of getting what they need every day. I focused my profit to increase from the current $30.00 per day and true to my surprise I even surpassed my target with hard work and determination. My son has been attending school very well while paying school fees and bringing him up in a healthy way. I frequently visited my parents to help them in various ways and this was possible because you helped me with your funds to grow my business. This has been a wonderful moment for me and my business goals towards making it a whole sale shop in future. I am very grateful to you lenders and Zidisha. I thank you lenders. comment image

Joseph · Masii, Kenya

Nov 13, 2016

Thank you Berni. I like what Philip Munyasia has been doing in Kitale. My project is in Lower Eastern Kenya - Machakos and am seeking to promote sustainable development, in a community that has given up use of utilities like land for income generation projects.

Geoffrey · Nairobi, Kenya

Nov 13, 2016

may i take this opportunity to thank the zidisha team to have offered me another chance to grow in the business world .iam writting this to confirm to you that i received aloan amounting to 72 200 ksh which i will use to furnish my hotel with metal seats to match with tables which i believe will elevate my hotel to anew level thus increase my earnings,i will sent photos immediately they are ready.looking forward to growing with you.thanks alot the zidisha team

Arnold · Kisumu, Kenya

Nov 13, 2016

Farm is Looking better than before. I added a few White Leghorns and will soon be adding more Kuroiler breeeds with time. While maintaining high levels of Hygiene, and doing routine disinfection, I have been able to achieve a survival rate of 100% over the past 4 months. Part of my stock is now ready for sale and I will soon be clearing my First Loan. Thanks to all who believed in me, it has been a very trying time as you will see from my previous comments and repayment schedule. comment image

Margaret · United States

Nov 13, 2016

Hi Benjamin, I am so happy to see your harvest of cabbages! I am glad too that you will make a profit after all of your hard work. Do keep in touch as I would like to know how your farming business grows, I know you are on the path of great success as you see the big picture and are willing to work hard to get to where your want to be. I am proud to be a part of your growth with Zidisha. Regards, Margaret

Miriam · Eldoret, Kenya

Nov 13, 2016

Am taking this humble opportunity to thank all my lenders for lending me money to construct my tomato greenhouse. I acknowledge that I received Kshs. 72,241 which is equivalent to $72.241. Am so happy for Zidisha making my dreams come true. I am forever greatful to Zidisha lenders. I am already in arrangement of procuring building materials for my greenhouse. Will be updating you of my progress time to time. Its my pleasure working with Zidisha fraternity. God bless you!

Kennedy · Kanam B, Doho Beach, Kenya

Nov 13, 2016

I had a great business idea and I wanted to employ myself but I din't have capital. I went to a local bank where I had an account and talked to the credit manager about loan, he went through my account and told me that I qualified for the amount that I was requesting. He gave me the contract papers that I signed and I secured all the guarantors and all the requirement that was asked. I did everything that needed to be done. The credit manager, after receiving my loan application, just did nothing. I never got the loan and when I enquired from him, "l am not convinced that you can pay the loan" is the answer I got. I realised that on that day of my loan application, I was not wearing a suit and that is how an opinion had been formed about me. I am a farmer and my work is in the field and I enjoy working together with the people who work for me. We wear casuals. My love for internet led me to Zidisha. My first loan was funded in less than 24hours! My lenders at Zidisha have only judged my ideas and given me the opportunity to prove myself. I am currently on my third loan and am happy. At the end, when Zidisha will be writing down the list of people it made great, I will be there. I will forever be greatful to my lenders who took their time and resources to put me on the path of success despite the thousands of miles that stands between us. Thank you Zidisha and thank you my lenders.

Gyan · Sunyani, Ghana

Nov 13, 2016

Thanks to my lenders for investing in me and my education. I was able to purchase my learning and reading photocopy materials which was needed . I was able to perform even beyond my expectation. My grades was excellent and my dreams are been achieved one after the other.

Joyce · Kedowa, Kenya

Nov 13, 2016

I buy cooking oil and sugar in big bags of 25 kg then i break into small measures like 1/4,1/2,3/4 ,1 kg and so on.This is to reach different customers depending on how much they can afford.I have been borrowing one but now want to buy my own.The machine will cost $ 80.I will use the loan to do this and will put my savings also.This will be convenient for me and also its reliable.People like to see while you take measurements of what they want to buy and distrust something that is already measured and packed.thanks alot all lenders for funding my loan in full.

Patrick · Nanyuki,nairobi, Kenya

Nov 13, 2016

thanks alot my lenders,now am not going to work on a way side,my woring team,client and myself,we have a office,working area,and a store,am happy this is possible through your hands into my small bussiness am glad to have you helping me,am devoted to pay in full,the amount you lend me my wife and children are also gratefull,-thanks once more-patrick comment image

ads68 · Melbourne, Australia

Nov 12, 2016

Tonui, it's great to read about your plan to grow your farming business - I hope planting goes well and you get all those sacks of potatoes to sell, and can reinvest in other crops. My mother (88yrs old) is interested in how you get your potatoes to market. I told her about you and she was telling me about how her father grew corn (maize) on their property when she was a child, as a staple food source for their family. She also wishes you and your family all the best.

Mike · Indianapolis, United States

Nov 12, 2016

It is great news your plan is working so well. I have no doubt it is safe to say we all wish you well and are pulling for all your future successes to come. Mike

Mary · United States

Nov 12, 2016

WOW, Your new shop looks great Dauda! Nice laptop too. I am so happy Zidisha is able to lend a hand in growing your business. Regards, Mary

Gabriel · Eldoret, Kenya

Nov 12, 2016

Dear Lenders, I appreciate your unconditional support towards raising my loan. I have received the money and I am sure my business will grow. Regards

Mulyono · Taluk Kuantan, Indonesia

Nov 11, 2016

It"s my new job ... comment image

Kibet Machuki · Eldoret, Kenya

Nov 11, 2016

Hallo my honourable lenders.This is to confirm the receipt of Ksh. 14612.This has greatly boosted me and I feel abundantly blessed.I added the loan received to my savings and I have managed to land a new stock into my shop.Besides the clothes,I have also added women shoes which I have been receiving overwhelming requests for the items. To add on my happiness,almost a quarter of the new stock has already been sold. I would like to dedicate this success to my lenders who have greatly boosted my business and who have made it possible to increase stock and even add new items in my shop.I owe you a lot for this great support.Thank you so much.Belowi have attached the photos of the new arrived stock in my shop comment image

Yeboah · Sunyani, Ghana

Nov 10, 2016

I bought a iron rods and cement with the amount. I have flown the top of my story building which I will continue by grace. I currently have completed my school kvip. So glad. I purchased a roofing sheet blue in colour and and the loan catered for Mason workmanship. Right now my school is well established. I previously was making 5000 cedis. But now I am making 9000 Ghana cedis. My school population has increase a bit and I am now free from the hand of sanitary Inspectors. Waw aaaaa!!!!! comment image

Fred · Nakuru, Kenya

Nov 9, 2016

One of my new gazebo tent pitched at a wedding ceremony. I'm happy now that I can almost serve a full 600 seater function. I'm sure we shall go far as a team. Thank you zidisha team. comment image

Evans · Prampram, Ghana

Nov 9, 2016

I would like to express my profound gratitude to all lenders for helping me and my construction team to successfully register a construction business "VANPAULIN Construction Enterprise". Attached are the initial services we offer. I hope with the future support from lenders, I would be able to acquire some construction equipment to also touch other lives. comment image

Vincent · Kiwanja, Kenya

Nov 9, 2016

Thanks a lot for ua support I have also started cooking chips and also employing one person at the moment as u can see in the photo. comment image

Linet · Nairobi, Kenya

Nov 9, 2016

Dear Emma, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for the funding. I also want to sincerely apologize for my absence and loud silence!! I have been extremely busy trying to patch up things here and there. We did buy for the kids the materials primarily for doing their artwork. They really enjoyed. I will be uploading the pictures soon :) during their graduation later on next week. I am also grateful for expressing your willingness to fund me again when i need help. I couldn't have achieved the much i have without your help. Thanks dear soo.....much. Many thanks for commending me on how fast i have repaid my loan. It is always good to keep a promise and honor the part you should play. *hugs* and *kisses* Linet Bisieri.

Patrick · Nanyuki,nairobi, Kenya

Nov 9, 2016

now i will be out from wayside to a working room,workshop,thanks to zidisha,/my lenders comment image

Tonui · Bomet, Kenya

Nov 9, 2016

Thank you lenders for having excep my request,having need to expand my project and invest in Agri businnes from small scale to large farmer,it help me to lease more land and buy more input like fertilizer and seeds,since repayment is slowly slowly it also assist me.Thanks very much.

Thomas · Techiman, Ghana

Nov 8, 2016

I thank my lenders for having trust in me. I used the fund to purchase huglo baby diapers. It has increase my capital and my stock. It has also increase my earnings since increase in stock. I have been able to establish my own business though I am a banker by profession. Though i have a limited time but I am able to manage and control the business and now the business is growing well. The most interesting and tourist attraction in my community for your holidays are Kintanpo water falls, a town near my community. Peoples always come there on holidays and their leisure time. Another tourist place is Boabeng-Fiema monkey sanctuary, where people come there to watch different varieties of monkeys. comment image

Stephen · Mombasa, Kenya

Nov 8, 2016

I purchased cereals and they increased the stock in my shop as well as made me to meet and exceed my customers expectations, my earnings increased with a profit of 30 USD in a month, i used the increased amount to introduce new product in my shop of 15kgs of cowpeas. I have been in a position of managing my family in a very good way they go to a good school and am planning to take them to Kisumu to visit their grand parents during this long holiday.

Paul · Ongata Rongai, Kenya

Nov 8, 2016

Thank you Lenders and Zidisha family. In my first loan, I bought electric and Electronics Distribution and Protection Equipment. I bought Fuses at a cost of $20.00 and Transfer Switches at $16.00. On other list also I bought assortments of Switches. I also bought the commonly used Push button Switches at a cost of $25.00.Most important also was the Wires and Cables Accessories at a cost of $28.00 and $ 24.00 respectively. I also bought a dust coat and voltage tester at $8.00 and $3.00 respectively. Now with all these equipments, my profit raised sharply from the current USD300.00 to 200.00 per month from my previous projection. This has contributed immensely in my business achievements through efficient in getting repairs and wiring equipment and more work take up. My family has been so supportive and happy with me as a responsible father. I was able to help my parents to connect electricity in their house back home, I paid school fees for my child and fed my parents. In my next loan I will expand my business and repay your loan on time and help the hunger stricken families in this time of drought in our country. I am very glad to achieve such a great level in my business I will thank you Zidisha and my Lenders. Thank you very much. comment image

Ruth · Nyambogo Village, Kenya

Nov 4, 2016

How happy am i once again to this great platform (zidisha), above all let me take this great opportunity to thank all my lenders wherever they are all over the world, i am excited and feel extremely honored for what you have all done to me; funding my loan in less than 48 hours is something that i really feel proud of and i promise to work closely with you however far you may seem to be from me to ensure that i (with your generous lending hearts) prosper and move my business and way of living to the next level. I promise to fully utilize the funds that i have raised from you to expand my food outlet by buying a variety of more soft drinks to add up to my business so as to serve my customers well, i am hopeful that this loan will boost my business hence increase my profits by at least 40%. I look forward to work extremely hard and repay back my loan so as many other entrepreneurs will benefit from this fund, once again, thanks sooo much to all those who spared their funds to fund me and those who as well intended to, not forgetting those who are intending to lend me in future . Be blessed all!!!!!

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