Michael
Kikuyu, Kenya
100% repaid
Name
Michael
Member since
August 2018
On-time repayments
9 installments • 11%
I am 57yrs old farmer of greenhouse project for tomatoes to sell in and around Nairobi city.living 17km from city centre.demand for quality tomatoes is high.
Challenges in growing organic produce without using toxic substances,and lack of working capital to pay for crop maintenance labour.
Income from sales of tomatoes for fresh produce market ,hotels and restaurants
800 plants in a greenhouse 8mX30m.
Expect to start harvest DEC week 1.
Purchase inputs and pay labour.
Seeds @150$
Pesticides @40$
Labour@85$
Benefits -employment and income.
Production of cash crops for sale
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Project Type
Classic Loan
Disbursed amount
$1.00
Date disbursed
Aug 6, 2018
Repayment status
On Time
Projected term
3 weeks
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