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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!!!!!

Lynet · Choma, Zambia

Nov 4, 2016

I will buy extension wigs and cosmetics. I will help me in improving my business and also other things. I thank the lenders for giving me this loan I will work to make you happy.

Gedion · Eldoret, Kenya

Nov 4, 2016

I was blessed buying additional chicken and have been doing great tanks for my lenders. however due to drought the birds minimized eggs production.But is is for a season. thank you all.

Victus · Ashaiman, Ghana

Nov 4, 2016

Hello lender's, I would like thank you so much for your support and assistance . I really appreciate. Thank you

Musah · Baantama, Kumsi In Ghana., Ghana

Nov 4, 2016

Hello to my dear lenders, I want to say thank you all very much for your help and support. My first loan really helped me and i am now on my way to do amazing well with my business and education. Thank you all and the entire zidisha family for this support and help. I am posting for yet another loan and i am humbly asking for further help from you my dear friends and helpers to help me carry on. Thank you so very much.

Ibrahim · Accra, Ghana

Nov 4, 2016

i will use this loan to buy electronic sewing machines and materials for my clothing business .This loan will help me to get more profits and able to meet the demands of my customers.Thank you so much my dear leaders

Konama · Accra, Ghana

Nov 4, 2016

Hi my dear generous lenders thank you for my loan fully funded and may God bless you abundantly Amen

Shadrack · Suhum, Ghana

Nov 3, 2016

Thank you very much Zidisha, I can now attend Lectures without thinking much about my fees. And this was made possible because of this loan facility granted.

Miriam · Eldoret, Kenya

Nov 3, 2016

I have been currently nominated by an Agricultural Extension officer in my area to help mentor other upcoming farmers on Capscicum farming. Its through Zidisha that I have acquired such an owner to serve my community and help upcoming farmers. Thanx alot Zidisha

Tetteh · Nkonya, Ghana

Nov 3, 2016

Hello Honorable Lenders, How are you doing, I am please to inform you that I have successfully received part of the items I made payment for on Nov 1, 2016. The photos are some of the items such as poultry feed and chicken drinker. The rest of the items will be delivered by the close of Friday, will post those items photo here as to when they are delivered. Thank you and may God continue to bless what you do. comment image

Brigitte · Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso

Nov 3, 2016

Thank you to you lenders for the support you are doing so that I can better organize my small business. I have great ambitions for my restaurant and your help will be very capital.

Samuel · Kumasi, Ghana

Nov 3, 2016

I used part of the money $50 to buy distribution boards, lamp holders, set of srew drivers, lamps, suckets, switch, screws. I used part of the money $60 to hire labours to work in the shop or help me carry out other activities at the shop. Part of the money was used to pay my electricity bill as well as other mandatory payments required by authorities in the country. I used part of the money to buy electrical cabes.

Fredick · Nakuru, Kenya

Nov 3, 2016

Hi Zidisha Team! I am well and still working on my coffee and farming. For the past one week I have been preparing land for planting tree tomato seedlings.Actually i have already planted fifty seven seedlings which will be ready after six months.

Jane · Eldoret, Kenya

Nov 3, 2016

Oh i am so glad you funded me this money. How touched i am to know that their are people out there who really care. I promise to work hard to achieve my goal. Thank you alot and God bless. I am richly convinced i can now do the business solar mashinani with ease.

Esther · Kisumu, Kenya

Nov 3, 2016

I am very greatful to zidisha. since I joined I have benefited alot. I have been able to improve my business and even educate my children.My business grew from a few trays of to one thousand and over.which gives me a profit of ten to fifteen thousand a week.this time i want to try and start keeping a few chicken for broilers that is for chicken meat along side eggs there is a demand for chicken meat

James · 340, Kenya

Nov 3, 2016

Hi lenders I wish to thank you for the loan lend to me last month I received kes. 148898 being net off 5% administration costs . The money got bought Tuktuk motorcycle (photo attached) and and stock of cements. Once again I do thank and call you my grate people. Thanks thanks James

Vincent · Nairobi, Kenya

Nov 3, 2016

To all my lenders I say thank you, you not transform my life but my whole family, I used the funds to pay for my college fee, I was also able to expand my business, for sure you are the reason for my growth, with the growth in business am able to cater for my siblings needs and my sickly mum, zidisha has greatly transformed my family, thank you so much

Benson · Machakos, Kenya

Nov 3, 2016

Who said it can't be done and to whose credit does he have to Judge others accurately.? This is my second job after purchase of my professional camera, Everything looks ordinary but looking through the lcd it's extremely extraordinary extraordinary moments. In short the loan has transformed my business, my vision and dream. Schools are closed and during my free time, I talk time to tutor students on computer applications.. I have made a dream sought years ago and made possible by zidisha and you dear lenders. It's rainy season here in Kenya and am also planting besides work, this time profits from investment doing it. Am happy to see everything doing well as if it was a show.

Vivin · Eldoret, Kenya

Nov 3, 2016

Dear Lenders, Greetings from Kenya.I would like to appreciate all of you including the Zidisha Community at large. I hereby want to say with the few purchases I made with my first loan, my business has greately improved with a good profit of 99%.Customers have appreciated my efforts and from a profit of kshs 600/= ($5.91) a day to kshs 1300/= ($12.8) a day is a great accomplishement to me as a business lady. I will be happy clearing my loan in full and request my second loan. Thank you

Jepkurui · Nakuru, Kenya

Nov 3, 2016

am glad to say a word of thank you to my lenders on their good work they have done to me, the loan i had received previously helped me to increase the piece of land and purchase of fertilizer.This increased my yield and production,after the sell of the tomatoes and cabbages i had to double the profits. this has made a change in my life and children.

Amponsah · Kumasi, Ghana

Nov 3, 2016

i really grateful with Zidisha and leaders for my second loan funded .That loan supported me to passed my exams .i need you support again for my second semester fees.Thank you all

Mary · Nakuru, Kenya

Nov 3, 2016

i am greatly humbled by what my lenders have done to me, my family and my business. you have really boosted the economic status of my business and people around me. I was able to buy a new singer sewing machine and fabrics, this has been very much helpful to my business.i have two daughters aged three and one who are very jovial and a loving husband. i am able to make some savings for my daughters future education .

Miriam · Eldoret, Kenya

Nov 2, 2016

Am thanking Zidisha lenders so much for their great help in my Agri business venture. Through Zidisha I have been able to stand on my 2 feet and improve my family livelihood to some extent. From the last loan, I was able to repair my torn greenhouse and managed to plant capscicums that I will start harvesting end of November 2016. Am looking forward to borrowing another loan to built my second greenhouse to plant tomatoes which sell hand in hand with capscicums in my area. Thanx alot Zidisha for being a blessing to me & my family.

Konamah · Berekum, Ghana

Nov 2, 2016

will use $18 to pay my fees and $2 to buy books to learn in school.If I pay my fees I will be allow to learn in school to continue my education to be a nurse and if I buy my books it will improve my studies and again help me to further my education.God richly bless you abundantly.

Thomas · Techiman, Ghana

Nov 2, 2016

I am most grateful for this opportunity given me by Zidisha. I will use this loan to buy Huglo baby diapers. This loan will help me to buy more Huglo diapers to increase my stock. It will help me meet the demand of my customers. Once again I thank you for having trust in me to grant me this loan. comment image

Ahmed · Nairobi, Kenya

Nov 2, 2016

Thanks once again my lenders i appreciate your continued support . i received my loan and am happy and going on with my business well. i received my loan of 509 dollars. and am glad i was able to create more room and space and my work is going on well.it is as a result of your continued support that am able to change the lives of others as well as my family. i have created employment for others and others have gained skills and experience which they now use to earn a living. Thanks my lenders once again for making my dream true comment image

Joseph · Mombasa, Kenya

Nov 2, 2016

I am happy to say i received a total of Kenya Shillings 8186 an approximately $ 83. I have paid a deposit of $50 to the person digging the borehole. After the completion of the borehole i will be able to have water in plenty which will enable me do my farming well. He has promised he will start the job by tomorrow. I very grateful to my lenders for funding my loan.

Abdoul Aziz · Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso

Nov 2, 2016

Zidisha thank you for your grand gesture to my humble person. It is a great privilege for me to apply for a new loan, with the aim of seeing my activity develop it. Thanks to the loan obtained in the past, I have experienced an improvement in my living conditions. In fact, I make you grace and says thank you with all my heart

Caroline Mbeyu · Malindi, Kenya

Nov 2, 2016

I will increase more stock for my restaurant which includes drinks and beverages. I would also like to renovate my restaurant which will increase the number of my customers with the profit I will have made i will pay school fees for my daughter. comment image

Gabriel · Esuakyir, Ghana

Nov 2, 2016

Thank you all my lenders who made it possible for me to get the loan I am very happy for joining ZIDISHA. This is how the loan helped me out: First of all it helped me get my car in a good condition and with that I think it will help me do my work comfortably. Further more it will make my family be proud of me, once again I am very grateful to all lenders most especially those on my side. At my place occasions are very interesting especially the traditional festival and during the festival people from other areas come around to have enjoyments and with in that I also get my share as a taxi driver. Thank you.

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