I am the firstborn in a family of 5. I was born in Kiambu County in Kenya, where I studied both primary and secondary education. My father died in 2012 when I was in form 3, one year before completing my secondary education. This was a hard period in my life as my father was the sole breadwinner in the family. Despite this challenge, I managed to go to the university and graduated with a degree in Business Administration. Later, I worked as an accountant in a faith-based organization. I currently run three Airbnb houses in Kiambu town. I enjoy reading and listening to music in my free time.
I left my accounting job after developing an interest in travel and hosting. I acquired a van and established three Airbnb houses in a rented property in Kiambu town. Airbnb services are in demand, especially for relatives who accompany their loved ones to the Kiambu Level V hospital. These houses offer them the comfort of home as their loved ones undergo treatment, minimizing the need to travel long distances. My costs include monthly rent which I pay to my landlord, household essentials, electricity, water and internet bills. I use the profit from my business for daily living expenses and giving partial support to my mother, who has no source of income. Sometimes I reinvest some of the earnings in acquiring new amenities such as bedsheets and kitchenware for the Airbnb houses.
I will use the funds raised from this project to restock my Airbnb essentials, pay for electricity, water, and pay internet bills since I have used a huge part of this month's income to top up fridge purchase and cover rent expenses for April. This will enable me to run the venture smoothly in the month of April without the pressure of spending income at source or getting stuck when I have no bookings made. I will be able to support my mum with any extra cash left. Also, this will ensure I keep offering hosting services to the community I serve.
Airbnb hosting expenses
I am the firstborn in a family of 5. I was born in Kiambu County in Kenya, where I studied both primary and secondary education. My father died in 2012 when I was in form 3, one year before completing my secondary education. This was a hard period in my life as my father was the sole breadwinner in the family. Despite this challenge, I managed to go to the university and graduated with a degree in Business Administration. Later, I worked as an accountant in a faith-based organization. I currently run three Airbnb houses in Kiambu town. I enjoy reading and listening to music in my free time.
I left my accounting job after developing an interest in travel and hosting. I acquired a van and established three Airbnb houses in a rented property in Kiambu town. Airbnb services are in demand, especially for relatives who accompany their loved ones to the Kiambu Level V hospital. These houses offer them the comfort of home as their loved ones undergo treatment, minimizing the need to travel long distances. My costs include monthly rent which I pay to my landlord, household essentials, electricity, water and internet bills. I use the profit from my business for daily living expenses and giving partial support to my mother, who has no source of income. Sometimes I reinvest some of the earnings in acquiring new amenities such as bedsheets and kitchenware for the Airbnb houses.
I will use the funds raised from this project to restock my Airbnb essentials, pay for electricity, water, and pay internet bills since I have used a huge part of this month's income to top up fridge purchase and cover rent expenses for April. This will enable me to run the venture smoothly in the month of April without the pressure of spending income at source or getting stuck when I have no bookings made. I will be able to support my mum with any extra cash left. Also, this will ensure I keep offering hosting services to the community I serve.