Name
James
Member since
November 2014
On-time repayments
254 installments • 71%
My name is James Gatimu I was born on11th April 1974 at Nairutia in Nyeri county being the third born in a family of 5. I attended Nyaithee primary school from 1981 to 1990. I later joined Aguthi secondary school for my o levels. After school I joined Nyeri technical college in basic of agriculture. I was employed by a large scale farmer in in Nyahuru which is far from my home for 6 years. It is in this farm that I was able to very much advance my farming skills. In 2010 I went back to my parents home who had relocated to Gema farm at Hot springs in the out skirts of Gilgil town and started commercial farming and in 3 years down the line I was able to purchase a piece of land in the same area, where I do the same to date. I look forward to be a zidisha member.
My business is basically farming at my farm in Gema scheme at hot springs in the outskirts of Gilgil town. The sheme is very popular because we get water for irrigation from the nearby spring which supply’s water throughout the year I grow green vegetables, kales, cabbages, potatoes, onions, tomatoes and more recently I am growing strawberries, asparagus and mushrooms which is become more popular among many communities in Kenya. I started commercial farming after I realized there was a great demand for these produce in all urban areas where no food is grown. I also carry out dairy farming. I have 6 milk cows which gives me between 18 and 22 liters of milk daily. I sell my produce at farm gate prices to retailers who came to correct from as far as Nairobi. For the milk it is collected every morning by Brookside dairies were I am paid at end month. The income I get from the farm is substantially good because I am able to take care of my immediate family and to educate my children and support my aging parents. I have also been able to build a house where I live in. The only challenge I face is luck of a proper cooler to preserve all my produce from going into waste during hot seasons. With zidisha platform I will be able to overcome these challenges.
The loan that am aplying of150 Dollars will surely help me to buy a water tank to help me on feeding my livestock when the season gets worse like now Iam realy suffering for the lack of enough water I have to purchase water from the tankers which is very costly. hoping zidisha will help me to do this as it has been asssisting me earlier Thanks zidisha for where you have taken me from KEEPUP Zidisha.
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Project Type
Classic Loan
Disbursed amount
$134.00
Date disbursed
Mar 19, 2017
Repayment status
On Time
Projected term
25 months
Other loans
Amount repaid
$133.69
Amount remaining
$0.00
Date repaid
Jul 27, 2018
Status
Fully repaid
Expected Payments | Actual Payments | ||
---|---|---|---|
Apr 1, 2017 | $2.99 | Mar 28, 2017 | $2.99 |
Apr 8, 2017 | $1.99 | Apr 8, 2017 | $1.99 |
Apr 15, 2017 | $1.99 | Apr 8, 2017 | $1.00 |
Apr 17, 2017 | $1.00 | ||
Apr 22, 2017 | $1.99 | Apr 17, 2017 | $0.50 |
Apr 29, 2017 | $1.49 | ||
Apr 29, 2017 | $1.99 | Apr 29, 2017 | $0.50 |
May 4, 2017 | $1.49 | ||
May 6, 2017 | $1.99 | May 4, 2017 | $1.99 |
May 13, 2017 | $1.99 | May 4, 2017 | $0.50 |
May 13, 2017 | $1.49 | ||
May 20, 2017 | $1.99 | May 13, 2017 | $0.50 |
May 23, 2017 | $1.49 | ||
May 27, 2017 | $1.99 | May 23, 2017 | $0.50 |
May 27, 2017 | $1.49 | ||
Jun 3, 2017 | $1.99 | May 27, 2017 | $0.50 |
Jun 11, 2017 | $1.49 | ||
Jun 10, 2017 | $1.99 | Jun 11, 2017 | $1.00 |
Jun 19, 2017 | $1.00 | ||
Jun 17, 2017 | $1.99 | Jun 19, 2017 | $1.99 |
Jun 24, 2017 | $1.99 | Jun 29, 2017 | $1.99 |
Jul 1, 2017 | $1.99 | Jul 4, 2017 | $1.99 |
Jul 8, 2017 | $1.99 | Jul 17, 2017 | $1.99 |
Jul 15, 2017 | $1.99 | Jul 24, 2017 | $1.99 |
Jul 22, 2017 | $1.99 | Jul 24, 2017 | $1.99 |
Jul 29, 2017 | $1.99 | Aug 7, 2017 | $1.99 |
Aug 5, 2017 | $1.99 | Aug 7, 2017 | $1.99 |
Aug 12, 2017 | $1.99 | Aug 26, 2017 | $1.99 |
Aug 19, 2017 | $1.99 | Sep 4, 2017 | $1.99 |
Aug 26, 2017 | $1.99 | Sep 4, 2017 | $1.99 |
Sep 2, 2017 | $1.99 | Sep 4, 2017 | $1.99 |
Sep 9, 2017 | $1.99 | Sep 12, 2017 | $1.99 |
Sep 16, 2017 | $1.99 | Sep 17, 2017 | $1.99 |
Sep 23, 2017 | $0.00 | ||
Sep 30, 2017 | $1.00 | Oct 1, 2017 | $1.00 |
Oct 7, 2017 | $1.00 | Oct 12, 2017 | $1.00 |
Oct 14, 2017 | $1.00 | Oct 23, 2017 | $1.00 |
Oct 21, 2017 | $1.00 | Oct 23, 2017 | $1.00 |
Oct 28, 2017 | $1.00 | Nov 3, 2017 | $1.00 |
Nov 4, 2017 | $1.00 | Nov 3, 2017 | $1.00 |
Nov 11, 2017 | $1.00 | Nov 23, 2017 | $1.00 |
Nov 18, 2017 | $1.00 | Jan 1, 2018 | $1.00 |
Nov 25, 2017 | $1.00 | Jan 1, 2018 | $1.00 |
Dec 2, 2017 | $1.00 | Jan 1, 2018 | $1.00 |
Dec 9, 2017 | $1.00 | Jan 1, 2018 | $1.00 |
Dec 16, 2017 | $1.00 | Jan 1, 2018 | $1.00 |
Dec 23, 2017 | $1.00 | Jan 5, 2018 | $1.00 |
Dec 30, 2017 | $1.00 | Jan 5, 2018 | $1.00 |
Jan 6, 2018 | $1.00 | Jan 5, 2018 | $1.00 |
Jan 13, 2018 | $1.00 | Jan 13, 2018 | $1.00 |
Jan 20, 2018 | $1.00 | Jan 13, 2018 | $1.00 |
Jan 27, 2018 | $1.00 | Jan 22, 2018 | $1.00 |
Feb 3, 2018 | $1.00 | Mar 7, 2018 | $1.00 |
Feb 10, 2018 | $1.00 | Mar 7, 2018 | $1.00 |
Feb 17, 2018 | $1.00 | Mar 7, 2018 | $1.00 |
Feb 24, 2018 | $1.00 | Mar 7, 2018 | $1.00 |
Mar 3, 2018 | $1.00 | Mar 7, 2018 | $1.00 |
Mar 10, 2018 | $1.00 | Mar 12, 2018 | $1.00 |
Mar 17, 2018 | $1.00 | Mar 21, 2018 | $1.00 |
Mar 24, 2018 | $1.00 | Mar 21, 2018 | $1.00 |
Mar 31, 2018 | $1.00 | Mar 21, 2018 | $1.00 |
Apr 7, 2018 | $1.00 | Mar 31, 2018 | $1.00 |
Apr 14, 2018 | $1.00 | Mar 31, 2018 | $1.00 |
Apr 21, 2018 | $1.00 | Apr 7, 2018 | $1.00 |
Apr 28, 2018 | $1.00 | Apr 7, 2018 | $1.00 |
May 5, 2018 | $1.00 | Apr 21, 2018 | $1.00 |
May 12, 2018 | $1.00 | Apr 21, 2018 | $1.00 |
May 19, 2018 | $1.00 | May 19, 2018 | $1.00 |
May 26, 2018 | $1.00 | May 19, 2018 | $1.00 |
Jun 2, 2018 | $1.00 | Jun 1, 2018 | $1.00 |
Jun 9, 2018 | $1.00 | Jun 1, 2018 | $1.00 |
Jun 16, 2018 | $1.00 | Jun 23, 2018 | $1.00 |
Jun 23, 2018 | $1.00 | Jun 23, 2018 | $1.00 |
Jun 30, 2018 | $1.00 | Jun 26, 2018 | $1.00 |
Jul 7, 2018 | $1.00 | Jun 26, 2018 | $1.00 |
Jul 14, 2018 | $1.00 | Jul 15, 2018 | $1.00 |
Jul 21, 2018 | $1.00 | Jul 16, 2018 | $1.00 |
Jul 28, 2018 | $1.00 | Jul 18, 2018 | $1.00 |
Aug 4, 2018 | $1.00 | Jul 18, 2018 | $1.00 |
Aug 11, 2018 | $1.00 | Jul 25, 2018 | $1.00 |
Aug 18, 2018 | $1.00 | Jul 27, 2018 | $1.00 |
Aug 25, 2018 | $1.00 | Jul 27, 2018 | $1.00 |
Sep 1, 2018 | $1.00 | Jul 27, 2018 | $1.00 |
Sep 8, 2018 | $1.00 | Jul 27, 2018 | $1.00 |
Sep 15, 2018 | $1.00 | Jul 27, 2018 | $1.00 |
Sep 22, 2018 | $1.00 | Jul 27, 2018 | $1.00 |
Sep 29, 2018 | $1.00 | Jul 27, 2018 | $1.00 |
Oct 6, 2018 | $1.00 | Jul 27, 2018 | $1.00 |
Oct 13, 2018 | $1.00 | Jul 27, 2018 | $1.00 |
Oct 20, 2018 | $1.00 | Jul 27, 2018 | $1.00 |
Oct 27, 2018 | $1.00 | Jul 27, 2018 | $1.00 |
Nov 3, 2018 | $1.00 | Jul 27, 2018 | $1.00 |
Nov 10, 2018 | $1.00 | Jul 27, 2018 | $1.00 |
Nov 17, 2018 | $1.00 | Jul 27, 2018 | $1.00 |
Nov 24, 2018 | $1.00 | Jul 27, 2018 | $1.00 |
Dec 1, 2018 | $1.00 | Jul 27, 2018 | $1.00 |
Dec 8, 2018 | $1.00 | Jul 27, 2018 | $1.00 |
Dec 15, 2018 | $1.00 | Jul 27, 2018 | $1.00 |
Dec 22, 2018 | $1.00 | Jul 27, 2018 | $1.00 |
Dec 29, 2018 | $1.00 | Jul 27, 2018 | $1.00 |
Jan 5, 2019 | $1.00 | Jul 27, 2018 | $1.00 |
Jan 12, 2019 | $1.00 | Jul 27, 2018 | $1.00 |
Jan 19, 2019 | $1.00 | Jul 27, 2018 | $1.00 |
Jan 26, 2019 | $1.00 | Jul 27, 2018 | $1.00 |
Feb 2, 2019 | $1.00 | Jul 27, 2018 | $1.00 |
Feb 9, 2019 | $1.00 | Jul 27, 2018 | $1.00 |
Feb 16, 2019 | $1.00 | Jul 27, 2018 | $1.00 |
Feb 23, 2019 | $1.00 | Jul 27, 2018 | $1.00 |
Mar 2, 2019 | $1.00 | Jul 27, 2018 | $1.00 |
Mar 9, 2019 | $1.00 | Jul 27, 2018 | $1.00 |
Mar 16, 2019 | $1.00 | Jul 27, 2018 | $1.00 |
Mar 23, 2019 | $1.00 | Jul 27, 2018 | $1.00 |
Mar 30, 2019 | $1.00 | Jul 27, 2018 | $1.00 |
Apr 6, 2019 | $1.00 | Jul 27, 2018 | $1.00 |
Apr 13, 2019 | $1.00 | Jul 27, 2018 | $1.00 |
Apr 20, 2019 | $1.00 | Jul 27, 2018 | $1.00 |
Apr 27, 2019 | $1.00 | Jul 27, 2018 | $1.00 |
May 4, 2019 | $0.36 | Jul 27, 2018 | $0.36 |
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