Hi Lenders. My name is Grace Wanja Kiarie. I am a mother of 2 (3 year old girl and 6 months old boy). I am 31 years old and a hardworking small business owner. I own a small salon and clothing business which makes me between Kshs. 20,000 and Kshs. every month, that is about $200 and $250 every month. This enables me to pay rent, pay bills and buy food for my family as well as other upkeep. My 3 year old is supposed to be in school but hasnt joined yet because I cant currently afford school fees. I have been seeking capital in order to expand my business and fully meet the demand i get for my services and products. Once I meet that demand I can make up to Kshs. 45,000 or more per month which will enable me to take my daughter to a good local school and also be able to save money for the future

My business is a small 2 seat salon which is divided into a salon and a small clothing area where I sell mostly women's second hand clothing. I offer all kinds of hair and beauty services as well as products. The clothes I sell are mostly second hand women clothing items which are sourced from overseas. I buy them from Gikomba market. To gain my hair and beauty skills, I trained with a community organization that helps young mothers gain vocational skills

I will combine the money with my savings and buy women's artificial hairs for braiding