ErikN    May 22, 2013

Hi Stephen, Long time we heard from you. I hope you are fine!

How is your business going? I notice it was 3 months ago you made the last repayment.. any updates?

Kind Regards,
Erik

analinjsaturria    Feb 23, 2013

Dear lenders,
My name is Analin Saturria McGregor and I'm a Communications Associate at Zidisha.
We received word from one of our Community Organizers on the ground that Stephen is experiencing some challenges in his business that have caused a shortage on cash. However, Stephen remains committed to work hard to provide for his family and honor his loan obligations. In order to catch up on his installments, he will make smaller repayments as cash becomes available. Thank you for your ongoing support. We wish Stephen the best in his upcoming business activities.

Stephen    Jul 12, 2012

thax to zidisha team as a whole

• ktriolo1    Aug 16, 2012

  My husband and I wish you the best of luck Stephen. We own our own business too, a hotel. We are retiring soon, and hope to be able to travel. If we are lucky enough to ever get to Kenya I promise to buy some clothes from your shop! :)
  
  I hope that you and your family are well, and that things are gonig well for you.

  

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Stephen    Jul 7, 2012

it was nice to meet traci...thanks to all my lenders n the whole zidisha community.

traciyoshiyama    Jul 5, 2012

Thursday, July 4, 2012

Hello, my name is Traci Yoshiyama, Zidisha’s Kenya Client Relationship Manager.

I was welcomed into the town of Munanda today by Stephen Irungu, the proud owner of Irungu Modern Tailoring. It’s hard to miss his quaint shop, even amongst the many businesses blooming in the Munanda, for hanging on his door is a brown all-leather suit created by Stephen himself.

In 2005, Stephen started Irungu Modern Tailoring with only one sewing machine. With this flourishing business, he now has three sewing machines, an iron, and also employs three people. It is also a family business, for his wife often times assists with the ironing.

This is his second Zidisha loan and he plans on creating a boutique for the people of his village, the first of its kind in Munanda. With the funds, he hopes to buy clothes from Nakuru and sell it in shop. His passion for fashion is evident, as he describes his store not merely as a job, but a hobby and his happiness.

After my visit to his shop, Stephen kindly took me around his village, showing me various shops and introducing me to friends. He even assisted me in finding some much needed supplies that cannot be found in Mugaa, the village I am residing in.

Best of luck with your loan Stephen. It was a pleasure meeting you.

Stephen    Apr 13, 2012

hi, am fyn, my business doing fine, ope to repay the past due amont.thax

Stephen    Nov 19, 2011

HI LENDERS, MY BUSINESS IS GOOD. THANKS.

Stephen    Jul 4, 2011

THANKS, AM HAPPY FOR THE LOAN

Stephen    Jun 11, 2011

THANKS TO ALL LENDERS FOR GENEROUS CONTRIBUTION. GOD BLESS U ABUDANTLY

Stephen    Jun 9, 2011

thanks to u spock

Stephen    Jun 9, 2011

hi johnfay, this is great. surely God bless u.