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Project Updates

The latest updates from projects made possible by our global community.

Sarah · Nairobi, Kenya

Apr 2, 2015

Hey I would like to sincerely thank our supporters for their kind heart of wanting to help. I did receive Kshs. 9,130/= and have started to repay my loan as well. I was able to finish the pig shed . thank you so much for enabling us finish our projects . I have a total of 20 pigs. Thank you very much regards Sarah comment image

Maureen · Matobo, Kenya

Apr 2, 2015

Today, I received my first loan amount of KES 9, 130 to my registered MPESA safaricom line. Immediately with due effects the holes are currently being prepared for the banana plantation to proceed considering the fact the rains have started. Tomorrow I will transport the banana suckers for the plantation. Thanks and keep it up with your good work.

Rachel · Karanjee, Kenya

Apr 2, 2015

my dear lenders i manged to take care of my produce with the water tank i bought with the loan you offered me,my kale's are almost getting ready for sale and the raining season has just began thank you so much you saved my produce. comment image

Boniface · Siritanyi Village Bungoma, Kenya

Apr 2, 2015

2014 wedding shots comment image

Maureen · Nairobi, Kenya

Apr 2, 2015

Hi lenders , i really want to appreciate the good gesture you gave me by lending me money to increase my stock. I got ksh.9048, and i was overwhelmed with joy. This money am going to use it as follows; am going to buy girl dresses , baby rompers ( the weather has changed and its cold) , and few boy clothes. I'm really honored for these was the best time to have gotten this money . my business was a bit slow because i was lucking new stock, customers love to see new arrivals. i will keep you posted on the going of my business. regards.

Abner · Langata Nairobi, Kenya

Apr 2, 2015

I purchased Skype cameras and headphones, for the loan given by zidisha team. that makes my customers like my cyber, cos their is enjoyment with music and communicating with people hum are outside my country like U.S. people are admired my cyber from yesterday I close my cyber at 11.00 from 9.00. yesterday I earns Kshs. 2,064 from net only, the other days back I was earning 1,873 but new am ok as I see thanks zidisha and my friends hum told me about the zidisha. I will also invent my friends about your good work zidisha team do about has.

Teresa · Kakamega, Kenya

Apr 2, 2015

thank you zidisha team for funding my loan, here i have the money for my m-pesa business. comment image

Olfa · Kitengela, Kenya

Apr 2, 2015

The first loan that I received has had a significant impact on my life as I am now able to fend for the orphaned children and myself more. The loan helped me in setting up a shed/stall where I am now able to sell clothes at our local market as compared to the way I used to do it initially which was through hawking to friends. I also used part of the funds to add the stock for my business and it is now doing quite well. The profit I am making is not 100% but it is enough because I make at least 18$ profit for each bale I sell. One bale I buy at least 35$ and I can now afford to buy more bales through the profits that I have been making. For the Easter holidays, we intend to spend time at our local church with the children where we intend to have fun activities and games since the children have closed school. It will be a good time where the children will share experiences with each othr and encourage one another. We are also planning with an NGO to come and give a motivational talk to them as to encourage on the importance of having upright and what society expects of them. This we have managed to plan in collaboration with our local community and it is my hope that it will be a success and impactful to the children.

Fredrick · Molo, Kenya

Apr 1, 2015

It's my greatest experience for far in borrowing,paying a loan with no stress.I love borrowing here because it has help me grow than before.My business is growing and the most important thing is am able to support my family,thank you very much.

Elijah · Nairobi, Kenya

Apr 1, 2015

WONDERFUL.... Dear Lenders and Zidisha Team: I received my loan om 30.03.2015 and on the morning of 31.03.2015 I managed to add stock to the shop: In the attached photos are assorted food stuffs and household items. They include: - Sugar - Rice varieties - Cooking fat - Cooking oil - Soaps and Detergents - Baby diapers - Wheaf flour - Maize flour E.t.c. They are being loaded on 2 motorbikes ready to be transported to my estate Retail Shop. I am grateful and I am optimistic that this Easter Holiday, the sales will be high. I look forward to working with Zidisha as long as the Lord God gives us breadth of life and strength to do business. Gos bless you ALL. comment image

Justina · Berekum, Ghana

Apr 1, 2015

I thank all lenders for their kind support ,with the loan offered me i was able to buy a photocopier machine which is helping my printing press business moves faster in fact it is helping a lot. I am grateful , also a big thanks to Zidisha. God bless you all. comment image

Xavier · Nairobi Buruburu Estate, Kenya

Apr 1, 2015

Dear lenders, I am glad to inform you that I have repaid in full the loan that you granted me. The bicycles and tricycles that I bought have been a favourite for my customers and this resulted to high sales and in turn good profits. This in turn assisted me in repaying my loan on time and saving some amount which I intend to use some to take my wife and kids to a well deserved holiday at the coast over the easter holidays. All this was made possible because of your generous contributions and for that my family and I thank you all whole heartedly.

Erique · Nairobi, Kenya

Apr 1, 2015

Am so grateful to you lenders. The money you advanced me of KES 9034 has been of great help to my business. My clients are now enjoy larger disk space on their respective accounts. I have also bagged 4 new clients since February and all I can hope for is a better future ahead. Thank you all and God bless you abundantly. Best Regards Erique Ochieng

James · Nairobi Githurai, Mwihoko, Kenya

Apr 1, 2015

1, I purchased a weigh machine which have made my job easier. 2. it have made my profit to rice with about 20%. and many other achievements which has come as a result of ZIDISHA loan.

Ruth · Nairobi,dagoretti Corner, Kenya

Apr 1, 2015

Thank you very much for funding my loan. I am planning over the weekend I boost my stock of papers and paper for printing passport photographs which will really make a difference in my business and bring me more customers because people will know that what so ever they need I have it in stock. I really appreciate your very noble gesture and I say a big thank you once again I will be ever grateful to all of you who made me what I am may God bless all of you in a mighty way. Regards, Ruth comment image

Elise · Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Mar 31, 2015

mon prêt passé ma permis de renouveler mes stocks de bijoux. le prochain prêt que je prendrai m'aidera à acheter une machine afin de concevoir des bijoux comme les bagues sur mesure. comment image

Duke · Nakuru, Kenya

Mar 31, 2015

Thank you so much my lenders, am now able to work even in this season of heavy rains in Nakuru Kenya, the 8852ksh i recieved helped me to acquire new motorcycle umbrella and three new heavy reflective jackets which are now helping me to work without fear of cold diseases and my customers are very happy the umbrella is sheltering us from rain, Thank you once again my lenders and the entire zidisha team.-

Getrude · Nairobi - Umoja Estate, Kenya

Mar 31, 2015

Hi to my Lenders and Zidisha Team, am very grateful of the loan I got and below are some of the purchases I made and preparations of some orders comment image

Moses · Nairobi, Kenya

Mar 31, 2015

me(left) and my pastor listening to one of my best hit song."familia moja" i.e one family through his mobile phone. the songs have been made phone compatible. thank you my sponsor. comment image

Leah · Ngong Town, Kenya

Mar 31, 2015

At work......packaging comment image

Leah · Ngong Town, Kenya

Mar 31, 2015

I always bought crisps from the Supermarkets.....never thought i would be able to produce them myself....!! I look forward to owning my own factory someday soon to be able to do large productions and sell the crisps nationwide....! comment image

Leah · Ngong Town, Kenya

Mar 31, 2015

I am grateful to my Lenders, I managed to buy the new jiko and so far the business is doing well. I am able to make more crisps and sell them; this in turn is helping me keep my children in school and provide for them, and I am also able to buy their medication. Thank you so much!! comment image

Noelyne · Nairobi, Kenya

Mar 31, 2015

Hi! I am very grateful for the loan you gave me i was able to meet an order of 30 magic mugs. This has increased my profit and it has made me so happy. Thank you. here are some of the pictures of the mugs i made. comment image

Listowell · Berekum, Ghana

Mar 31, 2015

New cocoa seedlings I that I have raised. Thank you Zidisha Lenders for you support. comment image

Barosky · Berekum, Ghana

Mar 31, 2015

watering my crops comment image

Listowell · Berekum, Ghana

Mar 31, 2015

Thank you Lenders for your support, I was able to buy the cocoa seeds and nursery bags which enable me to increase the production of my cocoa seedlings. I am glad to inform in I will continue my education to the tertiary level this year because all measures has been put in place. I will do this by this by distance education and it is going to assist me continue with my business. God bless you once again.

Caroline · Nairobi, Kenya

Mar 31, 2015

Hi zidisha team,i hope n wish you are well,well from the loan you mended me is was able to buy some three types of drugs which were a challenge to me.,,thank you I was able to serve my patience effectively an accordingly,my clinic is yet micro but am hoping to expand more everyday ,I can go on a good day and make kshs.700,other day kshs.500,other kshs,200 others nil it depends with Gods favour,so far I have noted some small increment like with kshs.100 n kshs.150 n I hope to grow more,I use the increment to equip my business ,about achievement on my family is that my family members are just farmers,my neihgbourhood is just okay in the outcasts of Nairobi and people are indeed business minded and friendly comment image

Chris · Naivasha, Kenya

Mar 31, 2015

My Lender Holly, How are you?I trust you are well am fine and my business is growing by the day.I have bought seeds for spinach as there is quite some shortage and demand is high for greens,currently we have a dry spell.I also bought trays to enable me do an effective nursery before transplanting in the next 3 weeks.In about a month and half(mid may) should be selling.I am trusting to install a drip irrigation kit to enable me conserve water and ensure constant supply.the sacks by the iron sheets are having chicken manure which i will use as a fertilizer for the plants in the farm.Attached kindly find photos.NB with spinach ,a mother plant can be harvested for over 8 months with proper care. comment image

Hillary · Kisii Town, Kenya

Mar 30, 2015

I received a sum of ksh.6000 from the team and I used the money to get the business permits from the local governing authorities.This facilitated the business's smooth running as I avoided the hustle and bustle of the first three months of the year. Thumbs up guys and sincerely I thank you for your support to this far comment image

Carolyne · Kisumu, Kenya

Mar 30, 2015

So so happy the Zidisha loan has really impoved my stock for the peanut. and it also made me attend some part time classes comment image

Dwi · Tangerang, Indonesia

Mar 30, 2015

Now im embarking on an effort to make souvenirs such as pins, bross and keychains. comment image

John · Kahawa West, Kenya

Mar 29, 2015

The loan was of major benefit. Firstly, it came during the peak season of December. It enabled me to meet the high demand from my customers. I saved the extra for a rainy day. Secondly, during the low seasons of end of January, February and March, it enabled me to stay a float. I had extra cash to meet those unexpected orders. I am very glad for it.

Eunice Waithera · Mutukanio Village,njoro District, Kenya

Mar 29, 2015

I am so happy to the lenders who has made my business to grow.From the initial loan,i was able to buy 1 bale of ladies skirts from the main supplier.This has so far improved my daily sales compared to some months backs(before you funded me). I am extremely happy as i see more clients popping into my store for their favorite skirts and blouses.To my lenders,I promise my lenders that i will be submitting my loan as i pledged and on time through out my loan period.Than you and have a blessed Sunday.Thanks.

Gideon · Accra, Ghana

Mar 29, 2015

I am very happy and want to thank you all my lenders, Since I adjusted my repayment amount. I am very happy to have met Taylor Hanna who happens to be the ambassador for Ghana. She is a very nice person. When I first heard from her that we had to meet, I thought its because I haven't paid all the amount I took. But she met me and some of my invitees and she was so cool and nice to us, encouraging us in our education and trying to find out if we had problems with the organization so that she help explain to us. In fact, I cant thank you all enough. God bless you all.

Zacharia · Athi-river, Kenya

Mar 29, 2015

Attached are my latest photos at the shop. comment image

Humphrey · Gakobu Village, Kenya

Mar 29, 2015

i managed to purchase two new CPU's for the cyber, the two new CPU's have have made a great difference in that i can now serve a larger number than before with easy, without complains of slowness and hanging, thus customers are satisfied and happy, my earning have increased by 15% - 17% , i am currently saving to purchase more computer to make the number to 10 computers and renovate the place to accommodate the the number. i have managed to partner with a friend and decided to create a company that with focus no errands for the busy people working in offices or do not have the time at their disposal, it will include services like, ( bill payments, registration of business names, application of children birth certificates, shop attending for the new mothers not able to do hard work or travel etc) and plans are under way to finish the registration and commence with the new company, the holiday at the time are great as people are getting ready and preparing for the Easter holidays.

Anthony · Rongai, Nairobi, Kenya

Mar 29, 2015

Hello my lenders. I have never regreted being part of Zidisha community. What i count is an increase in my sales and last week my stock was that big that i had to relocate to a much larger stall. My customers have grown more confident in my business because they are sure to get almost every piece of clothing design they ever wanted. The increased sales have thus enabled me to own a variety of clothing designs and as we know variety is a spice of life. As i grow in Zidisha i trust that my lenders will also cultivate in me the confidence that will bring progress and success in my business. Thank you so much lenders.

Sarah · Madina, Accra, Ghana, Ghana

Mar 28, 2015

hello dear lenders, i am very happy write you this message, i have received my loan in full and i have already hit the ground running and things at the chop bar is moving on so smooth..... thank you very much for the help for my business is actually taking real shape now. thank you...

Simon · Nakuru, Kenya

Mar 28, 2015

i received my first loan of a round ksh.8034 which helped me purchase a photocopy papers, which i have used this 2-3 months. This helped me do photocopying easily,without handship,No customers went away due to lack of papers.thanks lenders and zidisha family for you help.

Ephantus · Utawala, Kenya

Mar 28, 2015

Dear lender, Am grateful i received 40000kenya shilling as i had applied ,and am proud to inform you that i was able to buy the second hand motorcycle ,and this has helped me in transporting water pump ,vibration machine and operators to various construction site at ease .it has also reduced cost of operation ,which is an increase in profit sincerely thank-you and i look forward to working with u more and more. Your sincerely Ephantus kariuki. comment image

Harun · Nakuru Racecource, Kenya

Mar 28, 2015

Hi all my lenders, am soo greatful of u all for lending me generously that has improved my business in a way dat i hav variety of the products in the cosmetic such that i do satisfy most of my customers thus increasing the magin of the business. i believe once i get another loan that i hav applied i wil b able to improve it more

Pius · Nairobi, Kenya

Mar 28, 2015

Thanks so much for everything.I have to admit that the business has been moving on well despite the normal ups and downs we always face in our businesses.I have managed to get more than ten students that takes a course in computer packages.Therefore I feel that I should raise the repayment from 400/= to 1000/=. Thanks in advance

Alice · Nairobi, Kenya

Mar 28, 2015

Hello my lenders, my loan helped me improve my sales so much and thanks a lot to all my lenders! It really made a difference in my life because most of the drugs that my customers need, they get faster.my income improved a lot and i hope my next loan will also work wonders like the one i have cleared.I hope you will still help me in my next loan am now applying.Thanks a lot in advance

Joel · Nakuru, Kenya

Mar 28, 2015

Hi lenders, once again i commit myself to you for the good work you play in promoting our (borrowers) economic welfare. this was my third loan and since i acquired it i have really achieved a lot. this can be evidenced by my consistency and timely in terms of making my installments when they fall due. I was given a loan of kshs 25000. I managed to acquire a second hand lap top but in good condition to facilitate my consultancy services. Since acquiring the lap top, i have managed to provide my consultancy service more efficiently beacause before then, i use cyber computers and this was quite inefficient. By this i have been able to make at least kshs 18, 000 a month. My services range includes, - business plan writing - Academic research project writing -Data analysis using SPSS I have managed to achieve this while working from home I am using my earnings to sustain my family of one kid i have also been saving kshs2,000 per month besides making a monthly repayment of kshs 4000. I am also glad to say that my son joined school and from the earnings i have managed to pay him school fees.

Pius · Thika, Kenya

Mar 28, 2015

Its amazing how Zidisha loan has boosted my business i have maintained constant flow of customers since i added phone accessories and the returns has been very high compared with previous months. Thank you esteemed Zidisha lenders for supporting my project. God bless you all

Mumalasi · Sabatia, Kenya

Mar 28, 2015

I am very grateful to the zidisha lenders for advancing me the sum of Kshs. 8130. Which I used to purchase a second hand amplifier for my public address system business. Coupled with my generator, I am able to increase my earnings from Kshs. 1000/= per event to Kshs. 1500/= per event. Am looking forward to a situation where I will be able to provide all public address requirements under one roof. comment image

Ida · Kikuyu, Kenya

Mar 28, 2015

Thanks for the disbursed loan. I have received it in good time. I have already purchased some new supplies and colors. Thanks alot! comment image

David · Githurai 45 Next To Mwiki, Kenya

Mar 28, 2015

Thanks Zidisha for making my dream come true by funding me to be able to start a shoe business.I bought shoes which have been greatly lied by customers including those of children, men and women.My profits are starting to increasing since the day i started.Thank you for your support.

Herman · Nairobi, Kenya

Mar 28, 2015

Thank you Zidisha i got the sum amount of 8,948. Am heading to the shop to buy a printer now. The amount you sent me last was of great help and now this will do me more things to take technology to the next level. my business is growing thanks to zidisha. am now expanding and my next step is to add computers, chairs and stationary to the business also i have an m-pesa plan. may God bless you all.

Lewishemedi · Kisii, Kenya

Mar 27, 2015

Hello team thank you team for being an inspiration to my life. My capability of transforming my business was courtesy of you. Now i Have a store for cereals where i can be able to purchase large sacks of cereals and store them well helping me to sell them on retail and be able to have enough stock for tendering to schools. I used the first loan to build a store for packing and storage. I humbly appreciate your assistance

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