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Ronald · Berekum, Ghana

Jun 9, 2015

I really appreciated about the loan given to me through Zidisha Lenders.May God richly blessed them very much.Infact,they have left me from poor state to good state.I can say,i can't live without them. I was given $179 as my second loan.I use some of them to employ five workers who are still helping me in my cocoa growing project.I used $50 to finance three(3) orphans as far as their school is concerned.I bought each a school uniform,sandals,textbooks and paid their school feeding for a term.People in my area are praising me about what i have done to the orphans. I used $70 to buy chemicals and fertilizer.these have helped my farm against disease infection.i have applied twice of the fertilizer on the land and it is helping my farm interms of its growth.

Martin · Nakuru, Kenya

Jun 7, 2015

My work has gotten really more exciting since I bought the digital camera. I have increased my productivity and my engagement with my community

Priscilla · Keroka, Kenya

Jun 6, 2015

I added the loan to my float which enabled me to serve more customers and also bought phone accessories.this has improved my living standards and that of my two kids.my earnings increased by approximately 15%. thanks a lot to the zidisha community.

David · Githurai 45 Next To Mwiki, Kenya

Jun 6, 2015

First of all i thank my lenders for the the support they gave me by helping me start a shoe business.The shoe business has changed my life in that i was able to take my two children to a good school since the profits i got were able to pay for them.Also i have interacted with other business people who have shared their ideas in how i can expand the business which will also continue changing my life.I thankyou very much for your support.

Duncan · Nairobi, Kenya

Jun 6, 2015

Hi lenders and Zidisha team am grateful on successful completion of my third loan of $504. The loan really did boost my life and business because i rented second stall which picked up very well until when i was forced to close it due to demolition to pave way for road expansion. With zidisha loan i have been capable to move to a more spacious house expand my business finished paying my wife college fees and am dreaming big with your continued support to start engaging in whole sale clothing business i.e buying in bulk (bales) as opposed to before where i used to pieces (lobes). Am also grateful for zidisha repayment schedule which is easy and adjustable. Looking forward to grow with you. THANKS

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

Jun 4, 2015

Thank you lenders for the loan , i managed to buy the pencils and school products , my business has seen a lot of improvement and in terms of customer satisfaction and money coming in .,I cant thank you enough lenders thank you so much.

Hillary · Mbita, Kenya

Jun 4, 2015

Halo May I take this opportunity to thank Zidisha team for their Lending which they made to . During this time I managed to meet my clients needs and purchased stationary ( printing papers ) which has helped me on doing more of balk printing to my clients and photocopying for my business since now am experiencing an increase in clients number. I again purchased internet bundles where by now i have a good number of customers browsing in my cyber. it again helped me to pay school fee for my child whom was now happy and could not miss classes . Am again thank full for upto this moment my clients base is still good I am too thank full to my lender and Zidisha organization at large.

Beatrice · Busia County, Kenya

Jun 3, 2015

Joy is currently continuing with her physiotherapy after the reconstructive surgery on her right hand which was badly disfigured as compared to her left which is pending operation after her right hand has completely healed. comment image

Milton · Ugunja, Kenya

Jun 3, 2015

I received $200 today. I immediately bought an amplifier in preparation for these weekend wedding .thank you so much for the loan

Eric · Nsawkaw, B/a-ghana, Ghana

Jun 3, 2015

The loan i received has helped me to buy more mobile phone accessories and my profit margin has increased.I thank my lender very much. comment image

Esther · Kayole Estate,nairobi City, Kenya

Jun 3, 2015

To all my worthy lenders,I am happy and thankful for your kind support in my Zidisha loan that I have already received the loan.I am on my final process with the land owner to complete the paper work so that i can lease the neighboring piece of land for my agriculture farming.To all my lenders I am thanking you all for your effort to make this a successful one.Thank you and have a great week ahead.Regards.

Nusura · Koyonzo, Kenya

Jun 3, 2015

Hello lenders. I hope you are having a good evening. I am doing well,my irrigation kit has been of very very great importance and hence my income has also improved,thank you

Patricia · Ab 22 Phobia Spot, Ofankor, Ghana

Jun 3, 2015

My New Brands in the Store comment image

Evans · Nairrobi, Kenya

Jun 3, 2015

Thank you so much Zidisha for your continuous support. I received the Cash actually as i had applied for and right in time. A customer had placed an order of pens and pen holders while another placed an order of clocks and a three-in-one picture frame. Just as i was trying to live up to their demands, another asked for coat hangers so this is why i must say i received the cash on the time. I bought materials like pens, paints, pen holders themselves, and served my customer in time. Right now i am winding up clocks and the picture frame the deadline is soon so that i can come back to this third customer. Once again thank you for the loan because it has really boost me a great deal and it really keeps me going, thank you and God bless you.

Domnic · Kisumu, Kenya

Jun 3, 2015

business is power and power is life.big thanks comment image

Zacharia · Athi-river, Kenya

Jun 3, 2015

Hey Lenders this is my second cow by the name Grace the Great its such a friendly cow even to those who takecare of them. Grace came with a bonus i know quite a number will ask what i mean if i say it comes with the bonus. Grace the great is two months pregnant thats what i meant. comment image

Andrew · Nairobi, Kenya

Jun 3, 2015

Hello Lenders, Thank you so much for lending your support and money to me once again. I have received the loan that I had put up for financing to the tune of US$100. Last minute dash but the finish line finally came through. I have already ordered for the Leaf Springs for the new project. Likely, they will have arrived and been fixed by this Friday. I am also making arrangement for the Dumpers. So the project will be good and ready to run by weekend, God willing. I cannot express my appreciation for your support well enough. Thank you for coming through and God bless you all richly. Pics coming up soon. Best Regards

Jacob · Nakuru, Kenya

Jun 3, 2015

i am very thankfull for the loan i received on 1st june. actualy it was apprx 57dollars. this has realy boosted the stock in my grocery shop.i did use 36dollars to by 43kg of sugar,16dollars to buy 50kg of maize floor and 5dollars to buy 5kg of cooking fat. i have lots of expectations,and i do believe that the additional stock will bring an increase to my investment. to my lenders- i do appreciate you indeed. may God bless you all

Wilfred Njiri · Nairobi, Kenya

Jun 3, 2015

Hello lenders, today I managed to purchase new goods from the funds I borrowed, Power banks were out of stock so I used the funds to purchase cell phones which I have sold one piece already, power banks will be available in a matter of days. Below are photos of the goods. comment image

Elizabeth Wangari · Kitengela, Kenya

Jun 3, 2015

Hello dear lenders, am so grateful that my laminating services are going on well, I started offering the services on 29th may and so far, i have been able to make almost $20. This is very positive news. Am charging around $0.6 per A4 size of paper and I ve been able to do 38pcs. Phocopy is also respoding positively and 1 rim is done already.will keep you updated on the progress. comment image

Adika · Kisumu, Kenya

Jun 3, 2015

Thank my lenders for the receipt of $167 I receiced. It has enabled me to buy raw materials for my leather work. The materials increased my profit by 7%. The increase of my earning has help me to increase my capital. If fact I am now looking forward to purchase more materials since I have been able to get orders from one local primary school for branded school bags and motorbike seat covers. This work will need a lot of raw materials to be able to complete work on time considering the school has over 300kids under bay care. Thank you once again, I have never seen this type of micro-lending organization ever since. It has narrowed the gap between the rich and the poor.

Isaac · Nairobi, Kenya

Jun 3, 2015

The ZIDISHA loan helped me to expand my business by enabling me to acquire more financial resources with which I bought diversified dairy products for sale to my customers. Through the loan I also obtained a second hand bicycle that made my travels to reach customers easy. The bicycle cost 60 dollars while 22 dollars were used to increase the quantity of daily products supplied, i.e Yoghurt, cheese, UHT Milk and freshly packed milk products.The profit returns doubled and enabled me to open a clothing business for my younger brother. i also used part of the profits to pay my university fee arrears. comment image

Molly · Nairobi, Kenya

Jun 3, 2015

honestly peaking the loan I have just completed improved my Life to the better, I was able to meet the basic needs and school fees and items for my siblings. The profit increased to double figures, from the loan of Ksh 8000, I was able to make a profit of Ksh 10000. I hope with the new loan and the demand, I will be able to make more profits. Thank you so much lenders for changing lives, God bless you!

Henry · Wang'uru - Huruma Village, Kenya

Jun 2, 2015

I thank my lender for the money he lend to me. It helped me to buy printing/photocopy papers for my work. These papers increased my profit by 5%. The increase of my earning has help me to increase my capital. If fact I am now looking forward to purchase more materials since I have been able to get orders from one local primary school to be typing and printing exams. This work will need a lot of papers and photocopy ink to be able to complete work on time considering the school has over 400pupils.

Lydiah · Juja, Kenya

Jun 2, 2015

Am very grateful to my leaders for supporting me and I was able to buy the Microwave, two banner gas cooker and the thermal flask. I say thank you for your support.my customers are enjoying hot meal every day particular this cold season in Kenya and actually my sales have increased by 30% within those few week there is a great charge in sales turnover. thank you. comment image

Stephen · Nairobi, Kenya

Jun 2, 2015

Dear Zidisha lenders, I want to confirm that I received the loan of amount Ksh 18,208 which I have invested as I had planned. As depicted in the photo, I have injected the money into buying more eggs as well as cereals. 80% of the money has gone to cereals while 20% has been used to increase the stock of eggs. One week after making this investment, I am already enjoying bigger profits since my customers now have access to a wider range of commodities. I thank you sincerely for believing in me and giving me hope of success despite the hard economic times. This is a partnership that I will always treasure since it holds the key to my future business plans. Thank you Zidisha for your benevolence and trust. comment image

Faith · Nairobi, Kenya

Jun 1, 2015

Thank you for giving me this opportunity again. It is my pleasure to let my lenders know that my first loan has been so helpful to me. I have been able to continue with my classes during my final year without struggling much with my basic needs. Actually i was able to clear my exam fee in time. Also i expanded my business and right now i have two ladies who help me when i am busy in class

Joseph · Berekum, Ghana

Jun 1, 2015

The loan has help in so many ways. I have been able to stock my shop with a lot of products such as rice, sugar, drinks and many others. As a result my profit margin has increased immensly. I have now been able to employ a worker to work in my store. Thanks to zidisha for all that you have done for me and my business.

Esther · Odorkor, Ghana

Jun 1, 2015

Thank you very much for your great and wonderful support you gave me.The loan you gave me has helped me to move my life from one stage to another.l started from nowhere but with the helped from Zidisha and it's Lenders l am able to used my first loan to set up hair dresser salon in my home .l need hair drier to service my customer well.l hope you will continue to support me to achieve my goal.God bless you. comment image

Abigael · Kiti-nakuru, Kenya

Jun 1, 2015

i take this opportunity to thank all Zidisha lenders for there support all though since i started .I have seen a big difference in my life.My business have really grown i was in a small shop and i am in a bigger one, which has helped me started other business other than cyber cafe.i have Mpesa business that has boosted my earnings,I have photocopy too.Thanks a lot for your support.My life has changed mostly thank my God because this far he has brought me is Ebenezer.My child is doing well at school and at home we are well.Thanks alot to you .

Joseph · Ruaka, Kenya

Jun 1, 2015

Hi lenders, I bought a photocopier machine (Kyocera Mita KM2050) with the loan that I got. This has really boosted my business and I'm repaying the loan with any struggle. Thanks to Zidisha Team. comment image

Benson · Nakuru Kenya, Kenya

Jun 1, 2015

Hey good lenders ,the previous loan that i have just concluded paying,helped me alot ,because i was able to supply the engine oil to County Government Yard for their lorries and this has helped me to win their trust for me to continue supplying the Oil ,also the welding work is doing fine and i Thank every lender who participated for the support of my business .Thank You.

Felicia · Berekum, Ghana

Jun 1, 2015

Dear Laurie, Nice to read from you again. What a pleasure. We look forward to meet and see you here in Berekum one day. It will forever be a memorable day. Aburi is a nice place with types of trees and green vegetations. You can also find African sculpture crafted in different shapes and types. Till I hear from you, I keep praying and caring for you so much. Happy to meet a passionate person like you too..All the best and God's grace for all you aspire... With lots of love, Felicia

Dickkefa · Dagani, Kenya

Jun 1, 2015

i really thank the lenders and zindisha team for the loan disbursed to me last week i have been was able to purchase a photocopy and now my business seem so efficient . am able to serve more that 25 photocopying customers and my cyber cafe has more customers . the productivity has increased.

Eric · Sunyani-abesim, Ghana

Jun 1, 2015

Dear Zidisha Team and Lenders. I want to thank you for supporting me to establish new borehole pipe for my community. On the date of May 30, 2015, the Manager of Verdey Hole Digger Company Limited was with me in my community with the drilling machine. He was checking again if everything is perfect, so that it will be so easier for him on the day the project will take place. My wonderful greetings to you dear Yelka Mikolji. May richly God bless you. comment image

Dora · Kariani,muthambi Location, Kenya

May 31, 2015

Halo my family, I thank God so far and you for enabling my two year old enjoy farm fresh fruits,veggies and free range eggs and chicken. She loves her chicken thigh on sundays every sunday and she insists to take the other thigh to her grandma before she can eat hers. My mum-in-law the best of the best mothers in law has her own chicken but my daughter says 'mum has the best from Zishisha' She is learning to talk to Zishisha is Zidisha. Thank you soooooo much that the whole family acknowledges Zidisha has some impact in the family. Blessed week ahead

Abdul · Berekum, Ghana

May 31, 2015

Dear lenders My loan has indeed helped me very well...acquiring all sort of materials for my tailoring shop. Im most grateful. I know with zidisha and lenders, the future is bright

Moses · Kinoo Nairobi, Kenya

May 31, 2015

After the water pump machine which is a long term investment towards my business i am now assured to continue farming through out the year, looking forward to harvest since my products are already have a market i have contract with a certain company, i grow for them and they buy the products from me, i am also assured to always sell my products, after harvesting my earning will go back into the business, take care of my family my daughters fees my family and i we are looking to expand slowly in size of our products as recommended by the agronomist from the organization that we have a contract with

Barnabas · Busia, Kenya

May 30, 2015

Dear lenders! I would like to appreciate so much because before Zidisha, I used to fear taking loans, but I have realized that loans lead to success, especially the comfortably that comes with Zidisha loan. The last loan was used to purchase a new pool table and repair the old one. The pool tables have kept several youths busy, particularly my brother and cousin together with their friends. They are in a position to cater for their daily bread, and also make them come together to listen to advice especially on drug abuse. Good news is that they are changing behavior. The income has enabled me to add more money to it and now I have purchased a taxi, and have also started constructing a rental house. Since I bought the new pool table, my income doubled to approximately Kshs. 15000 a month.

Gideon Agyare · Tema, Comm. 16, Ghana

May 30, 2015

In fact, the loan I offered by the help of zidisha through you the lenders will help me always pay my children's school fees on time, and they will not be sack from school anymore. This is great opportunity for everyone to help grow his or her family in future and help to achieve other projects so far as we are truthful to zidisha and our lenders.

Atta Kyere · Berekum, Ghana

May 30, 2015

i used the money to buy new products on market and trust me i have regained all my customers . my business is moving on smoothly than before.i have increase sales of about 1.9%

Susan · Nairobi, Kenya

May 30, 2015

Thank you lenders for fully funding my loan on time.with the loan I was able to increase stock in my business.i bought 15 pieces of the latest Ankara designs.I am eager to sell them since they were highly on demand.I believe this will increase my earnings tremendously since I have gotten two calls already to confirm their arrival.This weekend I'll have made several sales which will enable my husband and I to pay school fees for our son.Monday being a holiday,one of my neighbors decided to put up a bouncing castle for the kids in the neighborhood to enjoy.

Florence · Mombasa, Kenya

May 30, 2015

Hello, I would like to thank you more for changing my life and financial status, I used the loan to get myself a copier machine it has really increased my income. I am now able to partition my shop and add more commodity, I have set a section for photocopy, ladies cosmetics and now I would love to start trading on second hand dresses and blouses. I am planning to complete mt current loan and ask for a second one so as to be able to get a bale of second hand clothes to sell. Thank you. comment image

Emmanuel · Mombasa, Kenya

May 30, 2015

business is doing great, am soo very greatful to allmy lenders for the good work you are doing. i can testify that indeed zidisha team has taken me to another level in business. soo ease yet soo effective way of getting loan and repaying. kudos!!!!!

Juana · Koforidua, Ghana

May 30, 2015

Some necklaces I made for sale comment image

Sophie · Sotik, Kenya

May 30, 2015

Dear lenders thank you for your support thro zidisha lending. My business has increase its sales and has made it easy for my clients to access the products easily.

Mirriam · Nakuru, Kenya

May 29, 2015

Thank you so much lenders for the first loan you gave me. Zidisha loan was very timely- my shop had a few items at a time when the demand was so high in December. The loan helped me increase the stock of children wear and I appreciate the support. Right now I am planning to introduce shoes within the same shop.

Andrew · Mbale, Kenya

May 29, 2015

I take this opportunity to inform you that I have gladly received a loan kes 19,147. I will buy more stock including phone housing, cheap regular phones and USB data cables. I thank you so much for offering me this loan,this will enable me expand and give my family a better life from the expected higher profits to be accrued from the business.

Kosima · Kawangware Nairobi, Kenya

May 29, 2015

Thank you so much lenders, This Loan I will Buy Fertilizer for Top dressing maize crops. this will cost me 100 dollars. This will improve and increase production of my 2 acre farm that I have planted this season. Thank and be blessed.

John · Rongai, Nakuru, Kenya

May 29, 2015

Hello Lender/Zidisha, This is the front view of my counter. It is evident it has variety of both hard and soft drinks. You have played a great role in stocking these by funding my previous loans. Please continue funding my current and future loans to make it even better. Beside the counter again as you can see there is a fridge. This serves the customers who like cold drinks. Welcome for both warm and cold drinks. John Mariga. comment image

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