Erick
Nakuru, Sokomjinga, Kenya
100% repaid
Name
Erick
Member since
March 2015
On-time repayments
44 installments • 52%
My name is Erick, borne in Nakuru County, Kaptembwa location, but grew or brought up in Nairobi County, Umoja estate. I went up to high school and later joined college in the area of computer data base development. I nowadays live in Nakuru,kaptembwa estate running computer business. I am single but lives with my sister who is doing her fourth year in Nairobi University and my brother who is pursuing his business studies. I also take care of our youngest child who is in primary school.
My dreams are to set up computer businesses within estates so that i may be able to train young people who are unable to pursue their higher education due to lack of school fees.
An example that motivated my entrepreneurial spirit to become computer literate is my elder brother who engaged me to join technical school.
My business is located in Nakuru county, Kaptembwa estate, soko mjinga centre.
I provide computer services, e.g. printing, photocopying, internet connection for the community to access services at their doorpost. I have one lady helping in the business.
I decided to start my business in 2013
I wanted to bring services at the grass root level. People used to access computer services from the city center which at some point was very costly in terms of transportation. I wanted also to be self employed.
My biggest challenge is capital input to be able to add more computers. I am passionately pursuing for a computer training school and when i heard about Zidisha loan program, i became very interested to be part of the beneficiaries in order to realize my dreams. My biggest goal is to open computer training and expand M-PESA services as well. I am very much proud of my business because it has earned me respect and dignity.
In a good month i make profits of upto $180 which i use to re-invest and expand the business while the rest i use to cater for my family needs.
To start with, I want to be grateful for the Zidisha team and your support. I already have five computers in my cyber business. Given the loan i will add my savings and use it to network my computers and connect them to one server. The cost of a router it costs less than 50 USD, generalized all expenses for the business under one name "router" here is the break down of the expenses of the items according to Orange Kenya ltd:
Livebox =3,990.00(46 USD).
Recharge card=3,000(35.5 USD).
Deposit=2,300(26 USD).
Total =9,290.00(107 USD).
Other Charges
Cable 20mtr x 30= 600 (6.9 USD)
Protection Line = 1200(14 USD)
Line jack=250(3USD)
Phone=1500(17.2 USD).
All this amount in Total will be approximately 12,840/=(148 USD).
Thank you So Much again
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Project Type
Classic Loan
Disbursed amount
$100.00
Date disbursed
Apr 8, 2015
Repayment status
On Time
Projected term
6 months
Other loans
Amount repaid
$105.56
Amount remaining
$0.00
Date repaid
Oct 9, 2015
Status
Fully repaid
Expected Payments | Actual Payments | ||
---|---|---|---|
Apr 19, 2015 | $5.56 | Apr 19, 2015 | $5.56 |
Apr 26, 2015 | $5.56 | Apr 26, 2015 | $5.56 |
May 3, 2015 | $5.56 | May 3, 2015 | $5.56 |
May 10, 2015 | $5.56 | May 12, 2015 | $5.56 |
May 17, 2015 | $5.56 | May 22, 2015 | $5.56 |
May 24, 2015 | $5.56 | May 30, 2015 | $5.56 |
May 31, 2015 | $5.56 | Jun 15, 2015 | $5.56 |
Jun 7, 2015 | $5.56 | Jun 15, 2015 | $5.56 |
Jun 14, 2015 | $5.56 | Jun 15, 2015 | $5.56 |
Jun 21, 2015 | $5.56 | Jun 28, 2015 | $5.56 |
Jun 28, 2015 | $5.56 | Jun 28, 2015 | $5.56 |
Jul 5, 2015 | $0.00 | ||
Jul 12, 2015 | $0.00 | ||
Jul 19, 2015 | $0.00 | ||
Jul 26, 2015 | $0.00 | ||
Aug 2, 2015 | $0.00 | ||
Aug 9, 2015 | $2.22 | Aug 3, 2015 | $2.22 |
Aug 16, 2015 | $2.22 | Aug 25, 2015 | $2.22 |
Aug 23, 2015 | $2.22 | Aug 25, 2015 | $2.22 |
Aug 30, 2015 | $2.22 | Aug 25, 2015 | $2.22 |
Sep 6, 2015 | $2.22 | Sep 6, 2015 | $2.22 |
Sep 13, 2015 | $5.56 | Sep 13, 2015 | $5.56 |
Sep 20, 2015 | $5.56 | Sep 18, 2015 | $5.56 |
Sep 27, 2015 | $5.56 | Sep 28, 2015 | $5.56 |
Oct 4, 2015 | $5.56 | Oct 3, 2015 | $5.56 |
Oct 11, 2015 | $11.11 | Oct 9, 2015 | $11.11 |
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