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

Achmad · Jakarta Timur, Indonesia

Nov 30, 2014

Thank you Mr Thilo my main menu is Bratwust sausage. Some people eat in and they ask me "what sausage is this? it's so nice! I said its Bratwurst mister its recipe comes from Germany. He surprised woow... excellent he shouts now I know Germany is not only the best in football but in sausage too, he added

Nelly · Kosirwonin Village, Kenya

Nov 30, 2014

I would like to thank all my lenders for being patient with me.I managed to pay my own school fees through you guys and this is so amazing.I had had challenges here and there but finally I have completed paying my loan and the challenges made me stronger than ever.My shop is doing so well right now and I hope it will expand in the near futurr

George Mwangi · Section 9,thika, Kenya, Kenya

Nov 30, 2014

This is to let the entire zidisha team that since i restocked my store with more goods,I got another challenge whereby the shop was raided at night by thugs and they managed to steal almost part of the entire stock that i had bought.Luckily enough we later traced the suspects and we got the and called the police who arrested the three people.They were arrested and after a week they identified where they had kept the goods,which the police has so far refunded the whole lot of solar panels and 5 Car batteries to me by Tuesday last week.Now i am back on my toes and i have employed a watchman to keep vigil at all nights.Kindly i am sorry for the late payments. Regards, George Mathenge

Robert · Ruiru..kwa Kairu, Kenya

Nov 30, 2014

Dear lenders. i received the money on 25th november. i went ahead and bought six palstic chairs that i had anticipated to help me reduse the congestion in my business. my clients now are comfortable and my business is smoothly going on. however i want to complete the payment so i will be eligible to get more funding to my business to buy a big printer and stationery. thank you zidisha. its real and boosting.

Hope2012 · United Kingdom

Nov 30, 2014

Hi glad it's going well, I just bought the cake monster baking set for my friends Christmas present, see photo. comment image

Eliza · Kaani Village Machakos County Machakos City, Kenya

Nov 29, 2014

Hi Zidisha and lenders, I'm so grateful-i bought all the materials and employed Vincent as casual worker to assist me in making the briquettes as i had planned.The loan has been so helpful and i got it when it was handy.The only challenge is only that i have tried to upload the photos but i'm unable i believe the problem is our computer. I will keep trying posting the photos here untill when i will succeed. Meanwhile Please visit :https://www.facebook.com/eliza.makau.7 to see the photos.

Sophia · Nakuru, Kenya

Nov 29, 2014

Hi Lenders and hope you are happy with my repayments. I have never been happier and and am spreading the word around about Zidisha to those who are in business and can be trusted with Zidisha loans. Also here in Kenya we are already smelling the Christmas season and there are very many people in town shopping for clothes and other house hold items.

Antony · Nairobi Umoja Estate, Kenya

Nov 28, 2014

Hello zindisha family, am greatfull to have received my second funding yesterday morning which I have used to purchase several items for my shop. This being a holiday, I hope to make better sale thus good return for my business. Thanks everyone for you great support. To all zindisha lender, may you be blessed. comment image

Mouhamed Moustapha · Dakar-fann, Senegal

Nov 28, 2014

new pictures! comment image

Elisha · Eldoret, Kenya

Nov 28, 2014

Dear zidisha lenders am so much great full for God and also for you , because since you gave me the second loan I did not remain the same .I added more stock of my goods worth 3000/= and also paid the school fees for my daughter 5000/= who was in areas and many more. Zidisha has made me proud in the society where I live Zidisha has made walk tall and shoulder high ,since I could not access bank loan although I knew I was faithful and trust worthy to pay back the same. I still appeal to Zidisha lenders to continue lending me,because I see with this I am going some where far . I also see Africa is going far with Zidisha,People who can trust others who have no loan security ,God bless you so much Yours Elisha Anditi

Francis · Nairobi, Uthiru, Kiuru 87., Kenya

Nov 28, 2014

Thank you lenders for advancing the loan I applied for. I have now purchased the printer which is helping me greatly. It has greatly improved efficiency in my business since time is not wasted looking for a printer/copier out there. It has also reduced cost of doing my business greatly. Once again, thank you and be blessed.

Philip · Rvist Village, Kenya

Nov 27, 2014

Hello everyone, i Couldn't be happier than the day i received my disbursement. I am glad to let you all that i purchased the incubator on Wednesday and i av just ordered 2 crates of eggs for incubation therefore around Christmas period i will show you the hatched chicks. Hope all will be well.

Joel · Thika, Kenya

Nov 27, 2014

I am very thankful to my lenders and Zidisha for giving me this opportunity to expand on my businesses. Now my chicken business is doing well courtesy of loan from Zidisha, and now I am opening another promising business of selling clothes. I am extremely happy as this has been made possible by loan I secured from Zidisha. I will be uploading pictures of this latest project for my lenders to see. Once again you are all very important in my life and how I pray that God will continue to bless everyone of you for your kind support and benevolent heart. My lenders watch me closely and see, I will never let you down, my will and power is to service this loan in the stipulated time and be promoted to the next credit limit. Thank you all thank you Zidisha

Franmiguel · Perth, Australia

Nov 27, 2014

Hi Zephania Glad to see you have funding for your new electric fryer. I notice that you have given a lot of though to your loan proposal. Every successful venture started with a plan! There is a saying, "If you fail to plan, you plan to fail." I can see that you are planning to succeed. All the best to you. Michael

Emmanuel · Nairobi, Kenya

Nov 27, 2014

Good morning to my lenders. I received the money today and i will go buy the monitor during my lunch break. Thank you so much for the faith and trust you have in investing in my project. I will be updating you guys as soon as i get the chance. Thank you and God Bless

Hellen · Kiria-ini, Kenya

Nov 26, 2014

I'm woed!!! By all lenders. Third loan request funded within a day, I'm greatly humbled by your kind gesture. I strongly believe I will be back here with great achievements. Many thanks.

Rose · Kimathi Nairobi, Kenya

Nov 26, 2014

Thanks for your support,am doing well have expanded my music production,Have added a laptop top in my business helping me to design cd covers not only for me but also for other musicians Looking forward to own a studio for music recoding.

Alex · Kabete Estate, Nairobi, Kenya

Nov 26, 2014

Your welcome comment image

Alex · Kabete Estate, Nairobi, Kenya

Nov 26, 2014

it works, thats my gas& dishes corner. comment image

Alex · Kabete Estate, Nairobi, Kenya

Nov 26, 2014

dear lenders today lam writing to inform you how lam fairing on with my business and life despite the challenges am pressing on. I have taken time from work to post photos of the Ramtos microwave which has positively increase my income against the bills expense. I never thought that this could work but am greatful to God and you people that it indeed has worked. Looking forward to clear the loan and reapply for another one with the onset of a new year with a new vision to spare and diversify the market field. God bless you all God bless Zidisha

Antony · Nairobi Umoja Estate, Kenya

Nov 26, 2014

Michael what you and other lender are doing no man can pay back. you have brought live live to common man and woman who have no securities to secure funding from our financial institutions. Youths like me who have little funds to execute their ideas. For instance, when I was in tamalliro farming, most of our crop were affected by diseases but we reacived no technical surport thus lending to total losses. Am planning to go back and establish a green house for the same in future.

Naomi · Kona Ya Zamani, Kenya

Nov 26, 2014

Thank you very much Eshter, i got the money, am so happy about it. and praying God my bussiness to grow big just like yours,

Naomi · Kona Ya Zamani, Kenya

Nov 26, 2014

Yes, i couldn't believe this thing was realy, just imaging how happy am , after seeing a message on my mobile from mpesa, reading the message, it was from Zidisha. At least now stress free for December shop rent for which is kshs 3000.00 and the balance of kshs 393 i will add kshs 47 to buy 2 pkts of sweets for selling and in retun i will get kshs 60.00 profit.. Thank you zidisha and lenders, May God bless you all.

Dauglas · Kawangware, Kenya

Nov 25, 2014

My Business has flourished during this December holidays and I plan to service my loan as quickly as possible. This will give me humble time to build another business empire through the proceeds that am getting from my current business. am planing to start a green grocer kiosk in my near by market which I intend to hire one person to help me run it while i run the other. If i finish servicing my loan earlier, I will apply for another one which will also help me improve the intended green grocer. kindly grant me this request.

Mercy · Nakuru, Kenya

Nov 25, 2014

dear lenders today lam writing to inform you how lam fairing on with my business and life actually this loan has changed my business positively my income has increased hence increase in profit my living standard has improved and lam so happy because this loan has really helped me thanks for zidisha loan lam so much grateful to you my dear lenders for making things work for me

Kevin · Chuka Town, Kenya

Nov 25, 2014

my special thanks to zidisha lending team for this great consideration. i am particularly humbled to thank u again. i have already bought the wooden posts and other materials and am also planning to complete the support work within these week. thank u once more.

Dennis Furr · United Kingdom

Nov 25, 2014

Sir, your early repayment combined with my normal repayments has permitted me to help another 2 people in Kenya with their businesses. Thank you.

Beryl · Utawala M.c Shopping Center, Kenya

Nov 25, 2014

Hi Dennis I guess I have always have a phobia for bees generally,but I must confess that I really enjoy their by products which is honey!talk of double starndards!any way my family is all good,except for zoey whose birthday is today but she insisted that we postpone it upto Saturday for her to invite as many friends as possible....accompanied by a long wishlist,like a 5kg cake,pink and yellow in colour,2pairs of shoess,1 cinderella dress,ofcourse balloons ribbons and the list continues....infact at some point Robert had to rescue me from some of her demands telling her that she was being extravagant.But their Dad stays about 300km from where we are so he come to visit once in a while because of the nature of his work(Government security Agent)so most of the time he doesn't witness all this drama,but really pampers them when around! comment image

Beryl · Utawala M.c Shopping Center, Kenya

Nov 25, 2014

Hi there! At long last my long awaited stock arrived on saturday,business is really good as the stocks are flying off,for the last 2days av already sold 15 sacks out the 40 that were delivered,to avoid delays I have placed onother order whic I know will take onother week,by that time I believe my current stock would almost be finished,once again zidisha thank you for making this happen! comment image

Peter · Donholm, Kenya

Nov 25, 2014

Today, I received my loan through my mobile account, am overwhelmed with the trust. Am glad am here and Zidisha is such a family: a Mother and Father and Brotherhood. THANK YOU.

Isaiah · Nairobi, Kenya

Nov 24, 2014

Hi Lenders, Please find the smart phone.I am having great experience as my clients can reach me on Skype and I can also invoice and send invoices via wave application. Thanks a lot. Isaiah Githaiga comment image

Boniface · Siritanyi Village Bungoma, Kenya

Nov 24, 2014

Good business today.High school students have closed school and are already taking photographs.At least i have a green sheet to work with and kids seem to love the American flag as a background.Did my best to "wake" my old desktop and installed Photoshop CC today. Been designing photos all night and getting ready to design some menus for an upcoming motel in town known as the Mushroom Hotel.Also got lucky and was contracted to print the hotels logo on about 300 sheets and towels to be used in the hotel.Of course this has nothing to do with the loan i received but will help me pay off that loan in 4 weeks tops if and when i get paid for that work.Looking forward to one day having the laptop to do mobile photography and printing.Thanks people.Looking forward to further working with you.

Dauglas · Kawangware, Kenya

Nov 24, 2014

Wow! dear lenders, I just want to inform you that as of yesterday, my normal church day, there was a function in my church and I decided to carry my printer and Lap top to take and process instant photos for a quick pay. I cant hide my joy because yesterday a lone I made more a profit of more than 9,000 Kenya Shillings. I was so happy and this has been made possible courtesy of you my lenders through zidisha platform. once again accept my appreciation KSL Brainerd, United States, flaguy999, Tampa,United States, Hope2012 Sussex, United Kingdom 2H9vmNex Germany bycyt Whitefish, United States God bless you guys.am now a real entrepreneur

Gregory · Nairobi Kenya, Kenya

Nov 23, 2014

Thank you lenders for helping me purchase a laptop, it is a LENOVO G 500 , i just added $125 dollars. I am now set to go. comment image

Prince Evans · Accra, Ghana

Nov 23, 2014

Dear All! I got a message! Poverty kills! Poverty is a disease! No one should ever stay long with this dreadful disease called poverty. It is no good thing. And it cannot be tolerated. Thanks to Zidisha for coming on the scene to help curb the situation. Poverty is a global phenomenon. And every one is in on it whether we like it or not. It's a global canker - the most dreadful of all. It exists on all levels. From the topmost to the least, it affects everybody. But Zidisha would not back off nor would she relent efforts to combat this dreaded beast. Together we are conquerors! Let's conquer poverty together!!!! Hey! those who can lend, lend. Those who are lent to, be faithful and diligent. Spread the news. Spread the word. Be innovative. Be creative. In the end we want every one as conquerors! Together let us go conquering and conquering till this enemy called poverty is vanquished and banished out of our lives! We'll make the world a better place if we each one is whole and free from poverty. GO ZIDISHA!!!! GO EVERY ONE!!!!

Samson · Nairobi, Kenya

Nov 22, 2014

now im about to complete my loan payment,here are some of the new samples for for Christmas festive season comment image

Duke · Nakuru, Kenya

Nov 22, 2014

Dear lenders of DUKE OMBAGI NYANGAU i just cannot forget to say a big thank you for your help in my business. please note that i recieved your money in time and i was able to purchase the shocks in time and am now working very well. This being the month of november my work is doing very well am making almost double of the usual amount every day. this is expected to go on throughout the month of december. the logic behind this is that during this months people travels alot. this means my transport business is needed very much. please note that by the grace of almight GOD i will be able to submit all my loan instalments in time as stipuleted in my loan repayment schadule. Once again i thank you all my lenders. yours faithfully; DUKE OMBAGI NYANGAU.

Evalyne · Nakuru, Kenya

Nov 22, 2014

I now managed to buy a new computer for my movie business. Thank you all for the funds

Namaste250 · Pittsford, United States

Nov 21, 2014

Hi .jacqueline, Congratulations on receiving full funding. I see you are juggling many balls in the air at the same time. You must be very hard working. I am pleased to be able to fund organic growing. I too garden using organic methods. Best wishes for success, namaste

Fredrick · Kitale, Kenya

Nov 21, 2014

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all Zidisha members world wide, and mostly those who made my loan come true. You people are the great people, My loan was fully settled within 3 days, Ooh am happy now I will buy a drum for my Kyocera photocopy and get it fixed on Tuesday. Guys in Zidisha great day.

Anthony · Kanja, Embu, Kenya

Nov 21, 2014

I wish to inform my lenders and the zidisha community that the loan I was granted was a saviour. As I had indicated, I was able to purchase 2 bags of government-subsidized fertilizer at 2000KES each. I supplement the tea plants at the right time since it's raining. As a result, tea production has greatly improved; over 30% in production, which will translate to increased profits. Once again. Thank you.

Donald · Nairobi, Kenya

Nov 21, 2014

i am happy to note that the money i borrowed help in improving the stock in my chemist. i increased stock in anti malaria drugs and antibiotics. over the past two months, my sales have increased since most drugs needed by customers are always available. my earnings increased by 30% for the last two months. thank you Zidisha team

Lilian · Nairobi, Kenya

Nov 21, 2014

hallo lenders n zidisha family at large, i hope you are doing well.am fine and my daughter hope is fine too,she closed school last week and went to Nakuru town for holidays,i thank God for this far he has brought us, the business is doing fine and its continue d to grow,i have one employee called Lilian just like me, she didnt go to school therefore i have given her some 2 hrs a day for 3 days in a week to attend adult classes near by, right now they have closed and i op this will improve her self esteem, am planning to train her so that she can know how to stitch which we will probable start next yr. Added is a photo of my shop at kitengela,, i will post other photos later comment image

Walter · Nairobi., Kenya

Nov 20, 2014

Hello Thanks for the support,I was able to buy a drenching Gun and the medicine for deworming my sheep.I am looking forward for better yield and productivity since i will be selling my sheep during the next festive season(Holiday season ). I appreciate. ,Kind regards Walt.

Max · Vihiga, Kenya

Nov 20, 2014

Hi! Just got my first loan disbursed. I have been to Kisumu town this afternoon and purchased a new modem. I now have two connections to the internet which means I will be available to my clients almost all the time :) Thanks Zidisha!

Lauren · United Kingdom

Nov 20, 2014

Good luck Joyce. I've been sewing since I was young and make a lot of my clothes myself. It's great to support a fellow seamstress, can't wait to hear how you get on!

Fredrick · Kitale, Kenya

Nov 20, 2014

My Son.

Wilberforce · Kakamega, Kenya

Nov 20, 2014

THIS ARE THE INSTRUMENTS I BOUGHT WITH THE MONEY, THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT. comment image

Joseph · Nakuru, Kenya

Nov 20, 2014

hello lenders, Thank you very much for assisting me with the loan. It is going to help me a lot in paying my campus fee for this December holiday. Without you i don know how i could have managed to cope up with my education during this semester. With your help i know i will go far and the help that you are rendering to people. Though it wasn't enough i will pay the remaining amount on a later date but the institution will allow me to continue learning . May God bless you abundantly for the good job you are doing.

Anderson · Tezo, Kenya

Nov 20, 2014

Hi my lenders in conj action with zidisha team, thank you a lot for the effort you made up to now that my third loan was disbursed on 13, November, 2014. I received your e-mail and confirm that the loan is credited in my account and now I already have placed an order for a Power Saw(Saw Chain) and they are working on it. Thank you so much and God bless you all for the job well done.

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