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Beatrice · Musonga, Kenya

Nov 17, 2016

i will make my repayment and pay shillings 400

Evalyn · Nairobi, Kenya

Nov 17, 2016

I cannot thank Zidisha wonderful team for granting me the opportunity to grow my business as well as my skills. This is definitely a life transforming platform. To everyone one who considered the need I had and offered their hard earned money, I say thank you. Looking forward to become a lender in the future, so that I can also contribute to this life changing platform.

Akua · Kintampo, Ghana

Nov 17, 2016

I thank zidisha and my lenders for the timely response to my loan request. I will use this loan to establish a nice shet to make my business attractive to customers. This will intern increase my sales per day and eventually my profit

Kinoti · Eshianda Estate, Kenya

Nov 17, 2016

I have decided to adjust my installment

Josphat · Umoja 3 In Nairobi [mugunda], Kenya

Nov 17, 2016

Hi,lenders the previous loan you lended me helped me to buy an Aficio mp 161 3 in 1 printer and also i added two more computer in my cyber cafe.This has increased my service delivery also also increased in profit margin by 12% where i can now make an average profit of 15000 dollars(15,000 ksh)after deducting all the expenditure. This profit has helped me to paint the business room ,repair the computers and upgrade the internet speed . Also i was able to pay school fees for my brother. I am first born in a family of four and i am the one who cater for them so my achievement is that my mum who is a windowed woman is able to get something to eat and cater for other children. My holiday mostly in my rural areal because i live in the capital city of Nairobi,where i intaract with my family and help in farming.

Daniel · Ngong, Kenya

Nov 17, 2016

Rain season has began and this is when I do record high sales provided I have all the stock.now I have acquired a third mechanic as my clients keeps on increasing thanks to Zidisha and our generous lenders for their continued support.may God bless you and your family Big comment image

Moses · Nairobi, Kenya

Nov 17, 2016

The loan helped me grow my business and my stock..In Cereals comment image

Enock · Akwadum, Ghana

Nov 16, 2016

I am grateful to all my lenders for funding me. I remain grateful and believe that these funds will support me in my new business . Thank you and merry x mass in advance

Faustina · Techiman, Ghana

Nov 16, 2016

Thanks to my lenders so much, they have really helped me a lot. since the loan was disbursed to me, my business has improved so well and I have been able to send my daughter to school. Thank you so much.

Joan · Nairobi, Kenya

Nov 16, 2016

Thank you so much for the loan. With it I will increase the quantity of groundnuts I buy for making peanut butter thus none of my clients will be missing it due to understock.

Sumaila · Drobo, Ghana

Nov 16, 2016

Thanks for your support , and I will use the loan in buying tin fish, tin tomatoes and 10 bags of sugar for my shop.

Agyeiwaa · Sunyani, Ghana

Nov 16, 2016

Am very much enthusiast and delighted for the founding of my first loan...much gratitude to all the zidisha team as well as its lenders.. I promise to update on all improvement of my business to all my lenders...infact this loan has booster my morale to achieve my stated goals... Thanks once again to the noble zidisha team as well as lenders as well

Ama · Berekum. Atanotia, Ghana

Nov 16, 2016

Many thanks to the zidisha team for your support. I can now buy enough beds for my clinic. This will attract more people to my clinic and also make them feel comfortable

Augustine · Derma, Ghana

Nov 16, 2016

I am so happy for the loan you have granted for me. I will use some to pay for my tuition fee.Than you so much comment image

Eric · Nkonya Ghana, Ghana

Nov 16, 2016

Will buy 5kg bag of rice. 1 litre of oil 3 This loan will help me grow my business and increase profit. It will also help provide income for my family. Thank you.

Theresah · Kumasi, Ghana

Nov 16, 2016

my dreams are valid with zidisha.. am very happy that my loan has been reunfed..on my loan of 939,i will buy 3 bags of sugar 300 GH and i will buy 4 boxes of different kind of biscuits,piccadily biscuits,gem biscuits and jack n jill biscuits all for 450 GH i will buy 2 boxes of centerfilled chewing gum for 200 Gh and i will use the rest for milo ,thanks to all my lenders ,and may any hand or pocket that lends me be refully filled AMEN,, thanks to you all,,

Hododui · Berekum, Ghana

Nov 16, 2016

I m a cloth maker I have many clothes ,it good on market it goes fast for me that why I chosen it business to do,it makes me happy in life I get profit from it and I use my profit in my business I want my business to be big for me and goes on for me and know I will get help from zidisha and my customers like the way I do my work it makes them happy on me .I get more than 600$ per monthly on my work money as profit

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

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