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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.

Stella · Nakuru, Kenya

May 27, 2015

Hae zidisha, I thank you sincerely for the funds you lend us because ut is through them i have managed to reach where i am. My business is progressing on well and for the last two weeks i was able to ake a profit of Ksh. 6000, which i used to pay for my sibling's fees and saved an amount of ksh. 2000. With the savings i make, i plan to add up to the next loan i will apply after repaying the current one fully so as to buy a deep freezer fpr my milk shop. Thanks

Joseph · Kakamega, Kenya

May 26, 2015

Halloo Zidisha Team, i just want to thank you once again for the loan you gave me has really boosted my business.I really needed money because this was the time i was to make African wedding attires and i did not have enough money to do that in time .But now i can smile because my customer put faith in me because i finished the dresses in time because of Zidisha loan.thank you ZIDISHA

Caroline · Nairobi, Kenya

May 25, 2015

Hi my lenders,thank you so far so good Iam still managing my clinic with time and am hoping to expand more I managed to drugs with the profit am making my business profit has increased with a 10% and i say thank you

Samuel · Kiembeni, Kenya

May 25, 2015

I want to take this opportunity to thank zidisha team for the first loan I just completed. The weighing machine equipment I bought has brought great value to my business which has recorded more than 15% more of my previous income. I want to thank zidisha for the help it has extended to growing entrepreneurs like me for the change and hope you have brought to our businesses. Thank you once again.

Paul · Berekum, Ghana

May 25, 2015

I am always excited to see my siblings in school. This was possible due to the loan I was granted by Zidisha Lenders. My blocks moulding business was successful; there was always building blocks available for people to buy. Peoples kept on building houses, as a result of this there will be always demand on my product. God bless you for making my life and that of my family beautiful.

Elizabeth · Odorkor, Ghana

May 25, 2015

"Zidisha is very intriguing and simple to use. Doing transactions online and via mobile money makes me feel very secure. I am very eager to work with Zidisha and spread the news about Zidisha ."Thank you the Founder and all the good people who have made this program possible.

Blessing Konadu · Kumasi Bomso, Ghana

May 25, 2015

thanks for helping me to improve my business for more income.you have help me to buy 30 new metal folding chairs.and I know you will help me to buy more for renting.thanks to my lenders. comment image

Augustine · Sunyani, Ghana

May 25, 2015

THE PROFIT OF MY THIRD (3RD) LOAN -------------------------------------------------------------------- GOD BLESS DEAR ZIDISHA TEAM AND LENDERS, the loan I received from you helped improve the business and my families a lot. And I would like to inform you how I used the loan to get profit. My third (3rd) loan disbursed to me on Monday February 16, 2015 around 8:50pm in the amount of {$735/GHS 2,463}. On the date of February 18, 2015, I used {$715/GHS 2,431} to purchase the following items into my shop; (three 17" inches flat screen monitor, 5 Keyboards and 8/16/32GB Pen drive). Because that was the items I lacked during that time. FLAT SCREEN MONITOR: All the 17" inches flat screen monitor were sold on the date of February 21st and 23rd, 2015. KEYBOARD: Four keyboards were sold on the date of February 26, 2015. PENDRIVE: All the pen drives were completed sold on the date of February 28, 2015. After the calculation of the items mentioned above, my profit was {$291/GHS 825} and multiplied by the capital amount of {$715/GHS 2,431}, it equivalents to {$931/GHS 3,175} within two weeks. In fact, the profit was much appreciated. I then deducted {$55/GHS 181 from 3,175} for my first payment and the rest of the amount also used to purchase five 17" inches flat screen monitors, 7 optical mouse, 10 external hard drives case, 15 power cables and 1 box of blank/empty CD/DVD. By the Grace of God, all also took less than 3 weeks before completed the sold. After successfully sold all the items, the profit also was {$521/GHS 1,771} and multiplied by the {$876/GHS 2,992}, it also equivalents to {$1,400/GHS 4,763}. This profit also was much appreciated and continued used to ran part of the items in my shop till now. It helped without added just $1 from my pocket into it. IT HELPED ME SO MUCH. Please, this is how I used the loan and get the profit and helped to improve my business and support the families also. Your support is really well appreciated. Thank you so much!

Antony · Nairobi, Kenya

May 25, 2015

A snapshot of my latest project Job: Web Site & Patient Records Management System Client: Akshar Healthcare, Kikuyu, Kenya. Progress: Complete. With the aid of Zidisha. comment image

John · Nakuru, Kenya

May 25, 2015

Hallo everyone.... My lenders and the entire Zidisha membership.... Am happy that I bought 100 chicks to expand my poultry project! comment image

Moses · Nairobi, Kenya

May 25, 2015

Hi Lenders and the zidisha team,Am realy happy for the entire zidisha for the programme has realy brought a big change in the school.Due to the good feeding programme we had last term ,we've resumed and the good news is that our porpulation has increased with almost 30 percent.I intend to clear my loan very soon with alot of ease and apply for abig one if allowed.Thanks alot.Moses

Eliud · Katheri, Kenya

May 25, 2015

It always gives so much joy to talk to you. Infact, am humbled and i appreciate from the bottom of my heart for empowering my dreams and plans for my corn business. After the purchase of fertilizer and some foliar for my corn from the loan amount you gave me,three weeks down the line i can confirm that the crop is doing amazingly well. The on time application of the fertilizer has enabled the crop to blossom and the progress is so encouraging and promises an immense harvest. I hope to25 cash on the portion of my crop in the next three weeks to some willing buyers who are in need of the crop at that stage to prepare silage for their cattle. This year i can confirm that there are all the signs and indicators that i will almost double my harvest as the crop is doing very well compared to the previous season. I will keep you updated on every developments in my corn business. Below are the photos of the portions of the crop. Regards comment image

Isaac · Nairobi, Kenya

May 25, 2015

Greetings to all my lenders and the zidisha fraternity.I only take the opportunity to thank you so far for the support you have been showing to the social class.Actually what i can say is that you are making all the people in the whole world equal. helping people boost their businesses and careers is the best thing which is worthy emulating.Thank you once again

Adika · Kisumu, Kenya

May 24, 2015

I thank zidisha organization for the love they've spread everywhere through the support to entrepreneurs around the world. It is with great pleasure I appreciate my second loan from lenders, which I used to order material for car seat covers. It enabled me to increase my sales by 30% which I later used to pay my child school fees. Attached is the seat cover I did. Thanks once again.

Abraham · Mazeras, Kenya

May 24, 2015

First iş to give thank to zidisha and to all lenders for your good work.the loan has improved my living standard in a big percentage as İ have added my stock also I have paid all my rents and also invested small amount which I will add to my second loan to improve my business

Priscilla · Moonlight, Kenya

May 23, 2015

I am very grateful for the previous loan because it has really assisted my business to expand and now my profit has increased by 60%. I am now supporting my husband to improve living standard of our family.

Theresa · Gleefe/accra, Ghana

May 22, 2015

I used the loan you gave me to purchased new laptop to replaced the old computer l used for my designing service and this has helped me to get more clients and my life has changed for the better. Despite the challenges l am facing concern about unreliable power supply for my business, the business has been good and l am able to get 30% profit. I was also able to use the profits for domestic use , business and to repay my loan early.

Stephen · Kinyogori Village, Kenya

May 22, 2015

Hello Lenders, I Am really grateful with the first loan that I was awarded by the Zidisha Family. with the loan i was able to introduce two other products in my business that are doing extremely well. That is khaki paper bags and the tooth picks that are used by the hotels in our region. I am excited to say that my business is growing each day! Thank you all. Asante Sana from Kenya

June · Kiambu, Kenya

May 21, 2015

Though I do not have variety of material, the bags are really seling. Feeling blessed to be able to afford school fees. comment image

Stephen · Sunyani, Ghana

May 21, 2015

Thank you our dear Lenders and Zidisha, I bought 22 cements of bag and 1 trip of sand to continue laying blocks. Thank you for supporting me and the project. May richly God bless you and anyone who didn't get a chance to contributes to my loan. comment image

Prince · Berekum, Ghana

May 21, 2015

Thank u lenders my store is 80% full in business is running well all because of ur help.l thank you very much...

Lucy · Nairobi, Kenya

May 21, 2015

Hello lenders let me take this opportunity to thank you very much for the good work you are doing especially to my life. I am one of those who have benefited through your lending. My business has really increased the profit and i have take a girl who was so disparate with a young child and she was not working i was able to employe her. I am also happy i was able to pay for my daughter a trip to Nakuru. Thank you once more may God bless you abundantly.

Caroline · Kisumu, Kenya

May 21, 2015

Dear members, I am glad to have joined Zidisha. Being in Zidisha have helped me increase my sales. I have managed to increase more stock and i am now supplying more customers. I am targeting that in the next few months i will be able to get a bigger shop. Being with you is the best option. Thanks and be blessed

Sarfo · Jema, Ghana

May 20, 2015

I want to thank the entire zidisha community and my lenders for the opportunity granted me to help me in my business. Through the assistance from zidisha, I was able to purchase a total of ten bags(1 ton) of cashew nuts for resale. I have also increased my two hectare farm by two. I have also employed two farm hands to help in weeding,pruning and spraying of my farm against next season. I'm convinced that your continuous support would go a long way in helping me realize my dream of helping the needy in my community. May the good lord continue to bless the lenders and the zidisha community at large. I'm grateful !

Jairo · Nairobi, Kenya

May 20, 2015

I would like to send my appreciation to all lenders and zidisha team for their financial and advice which has not only enabled me buy machines for my movie library but also change my life completely. Its a blessing to see how i have slowly increased my profits bought machines and pay my rents and workers on time. its now four months with the loan recently received i bought a duplicator machine a power surge protector extension cable. My business is running smoothly and my savings account is increasing. thanks to God and all you zidisha team and lenders indeed i will continue to introduce my friends and pay the loans as required. thank you so much in Swahili we say .{AS ANTE SANA}

Maurice · Embakasi, Nairobi, Kenya

May 20, 2015

Once again I would like to thank the zidisha team for giving me the opportunity to buy this digitizer and Lcd separator machine (included in the photo below). It's now one week since I bought this machine and I can feel the difference in terms of the time I was wasting while going to other technicians.It's my pleasure now to see new customers coming to my business after doing advertisement to my colleagues in this mobile phone technology field.Thanks to zidisha who made me install zuku in my workshop via the profit I got after my first loan on buying computer. I can now enjoy some time with my family after I got this machine because I won't spend whole weekend out at my fellow technicians repairing my clients phones. comment image

Margaret · Lari, Kenya

May 19, 2015

Good morning lender, Thank you so much for believing in me, my first loan has impacted my life in a very big way. My business has at least flourish, am able to do photocopy, printing and distributing photocopy paper in different institution. Have also managed to pay my sister computer package fee, paying my bills on time and I managed to take my daughter at her grandparent on Ester holiday without depending on my husband financial assistance which to me it’s great achievement. Thank you in believe in women empowerment

Jesse · Githurai, Kenya

May 19, 2015

Hi my name is Jesse Wainaina the 1st born to a family of Four. I have lot of thanks to the Zidisha Family for the support they gave me in my apron business. The little money that I got has made me have a business that has made me employ at least 2 part time staff. The marketing skills from mentors has also increased my sales and profit. Currently with the help of the business I was able to support partly my sister collage fees and from extra saving I have been able to secure a rental premises for my next project. Day care Center for children under five. Thank you Zidisha for making it happen live long zidisha for your kind heart. God bless you

Faustina · Berekum Estate, Ghana

May 19, 2015

I am making enough profits approximately 69% from the bulk purchases of cloth I bought. Thanks to my lenders everyone for your support.

Mark · Kumasi, Ghana

May 19, 2015

Thank God with the help of all my lenders I have purchased my centrifuge this morning. This machine will increase my turn around time over 60% and increase my profit over 50 %. Am very happy and grateful to all my lenders. God bless you all. comment image

Dennis · Kangora, Kenya

May 19, 2015

i would like to increase the installment amount from ksh300 to khs500 due to increased sales. The business of veges and fruits has really increased and also has really helped me to buy my school equipment and also my school needs are really met. Thanks a lot to Zidisha.

Jane · Kitale, Kenya

May 19, 2015

Thank you so much Lenders and Zidisha Community team for my first loan. i was able to purchase plates,cups and three cooking pot. This brought a big difference in my business since i was able to serve many customers than before. My profit increased by 30% which enabled me to pay rent,my co-workers and pay other monthly bills.Through the income i was able to pay school fees for my younger siblings. Thank you once again for your support.

Justus · Ongata Rongai, Kenya

May 19, 2015

Thanks lenders for continued support of by stationary business, I am very happy because the profits I have been making they cover about 60% Of my total expense i know within the next 3 months the profits will cover 100% of my expense. Guys without your sacrifice I could not be in this business. Please continue with the good work and God will repay you 100 folds. I have leaned that through the business you can make bigger steps in life and change from ordinary person to an extra ordinary person. My brains are wide open and my way of thinking has improved .My family is very happy and they call me blessed and a caring father. Cheers keep up your motto of helping unprevileges people Thanks

Lydia · Kahoya Estate-eldoret, Kenya

May 19, 2015

Thanks So much to the zidisha lenders for considering to support by business. I appreciate you so much for disbursing the loan to me, and i would like to inform you that since my intent for the loan was to purchase a laptop, as you know that almost 90% of the loan disbursed was deducted for the registration and processing fees, actually i could do little with the remaining Shs.506. I therefore have used the money to service my HP printer that had been broken down. I can say that now i can print directly from my business premises and that has reduced a lot of my movement. i have also saved time and money that i have been spending on taking my work to be printed for payment elsewhere. My business has gone upward of course out of the assistance you have extended to me. Thank you so much. God Bless Zidisha, God bless Zidisha Lenders. Lydia.

George · Mbwa Kali Estate,in Rongo Town Of Migori County, Kenya

May 19, 2015

I to thank all the lenders for giving me an opportunity to improve my business through their funding , i was able to add more inventory and therefore my profit margin improved by 5% ,i have now completed paying that loan and i continue to request you to please continue funding my next loan so that i will continue to improve.Thank you and may GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU abundantly.

Relwende Ben Idrissa · Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso

May 18, 2015

Dear lenders, with your loan I was able to increase the speed of my connection donate my work is Cyber cafe. before I was earning $ 12 a day, but now I earn $ 20 per day. So I want to thank you wholeheartedly for having lent me money; mercie to all Zidisha team; mercie lenders that God gives long life to Zidisha.

Anthony · Kitale, Kenya

May 18, 2015

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the lenders and Zidisha community.I was able to buy new stock for jackets which was in great demand during this rainy season .I was able to also add trousers in my stock.With the increase in stock my profit margin increased by 30%.I used the increase to pay my monthly bills and also re-investing further .I also paid fees for my child. I am aiming to add more stock of shirts, jackets and trousers using my next my next loan

Janet · Tasia, Kenya

May 17, 2015

Due to introduction of new washing machine in my salon shop i was able to serve many customers has compared when i was doing manually.Before, customers were to go to other salon to be washed then come back for other services ,others even don't come back,therefore i was losing much.But currently i thank God i am making a profit even double on what i was getting before.Therefore i am requesting to increase my loan repayment to 7617 kes.Thanks my lenders,God bless you for your support so far.

Francis · Nairobi, Kenya

May 17, 2015

i just say thank you dear lenders for this greatness you brought to me through my business. this is how i spend the loan you gave to me. 1. i constructed the computer units. 2. bought new computers and 3. bought strong durable seats. 4. 2 wall fans for cooling the room when its hot. as can be seen from the photos attached. comment image

Wilfred Njiri · Nairobi, Kenya

May 16, 2015

Today am happy to have been able to finish paying the last installment of my 1st loan.I want to thank the lenders who gave me an apportunity to grow my business with your generous lending. This experience has tought me financial decipline and planning. I was able to make a profit of over 100% from the loan in one month and this has enabled me to even pay back before time. I still need your kind asistance as I come for my next borrowing. Below I posted photos of some of new items that I introduced in my stock. comment image

Oppong · Sunyani, Ghana

May 16, 2015

I have ordered for goods I no buy the time my loan will be fully fund,I will get money to pay for them.I thank zidisha for this loan initiative.its really a good thing and must be continued.I no the lifes of many people will improve. comment image

Duke · Nakuru, Kenya

May 16, 2015

Dear my lenders and the entire zidisha team; Please note that i was able to buy new tyres for my motorbike and am now working very comfortably' my job doing even much better than ever, i make all journeys to my client destinations without punctures on the way, Thanks for your loan. Again note that i am ready to start repaying my loan come 24th as shown in my loan repayment schadule. I wish you a blessed peaceful evening.

Thomas · Kiembeni, Kenya

May 16, 2015

A big Thank you Zidisha team for your help.The loan I acquired from you improved business income as a result my wife has enrolled in college to better her skill in fashion design.this is a big boost to my family as once she graduates in two years time the I will be forever grateful.Thank you for continued help and may you be blessed .

Moses · Kinoo Nairobi, Kenya

May 15, 2015

With the loan i purchase a water pump machine that uses petrol and it has the ability to pump water at a very high speed and low, its also fuel efficient, this has enabled me to save the money that i used to hire the water pump machine every 4 times a week, now i have my own and i can irrigate it whenever the crops require water,what has happened is that i am now able to save more from my earnings,the savings have been able to save for an emergency and pay my rent in time, send my daughter to school.I very grateful to all the lenders and zidisha as i grow in business i want to make sure that i am disciplined to remain on my plan.

Patricia · Sunyani, Ghana

May 14, 2015

All the Lenders of Zidisha, my farm business is well growing by your helping hand. These are some of the yams i have uprooted. I and my grandmother and families will use it, and also use some of them to pound fufu to eat. But we will sell more of them. Thank you, your support is very appreciated. May the Lord Almighty bless you all. comment image

Alfred · Berekum, Ghana

May 14, 2015

Dear Lenders, I have added many exercise books, note books, math sets, ruler, dictionaries, pens, pencils and many. Thank you so much and God bless you all. I promise not to fail my repayment, I will surely obey by the rules and regulation of Zidisha. Thank you all the Lenders. comment image

Evans · Kasoaaccra, Ghana

May 14, 2015

l have received the amount of GHC 422 has my loan fund from Zidisha.l will used it to pay my daughter school fees.Thanks to all who supported me and my child.

James · Kisii Town, Bomwada,, Kenya

May 14, 2015

Hey Zidisha lenders and the management, I want to extend my warm regards to you all. I am indeed thankful for your lending support and I say that my profit and capital have since increased in 2.4% since I joined the Zidisha lending community and I will always thank you for your lending.

Ilitinine · Niamey, Niger

May 14, 2015

Bonsoir à tous, En effet, oui j'ai reçu le montant vous avez bien voulu me prêter pour faire properer mon commerce. trouver ici toute ma reconnaissance et remerciements pour ce geste de solidarité. j'ai utiliser cet argent pour vacciné des moutons et acheté 5 sacs de tourtaux de cotons pour l'engraissement avant la mise sur le marché dans trois ou quatre mois avenire. Merci à vous tous Merci à Zidisha Abankawel Ilitinine

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