Entrepreneur
Name
Bedan
Member since
March 2014
On-time repayments
85 installments • 69%
About Me
I am a young Kenyan businessman who runs a small fruits kiosk located in Ngarariga town. I finished my o-levels in 2007 and decided to delve in the world of business so that I can try make something out of my young life. I am an open minded person who is always eager to try my hand in various opportunities that life presents me.
It is this same desire for success that made me set up a business, though small as the rate of unemployment is relatively high in my my country especially amongst the youth.I am a firm believer in hard work and I believe with resilience you can make a difference not only in your life but the lives of those surrounding you as well. I Hope to transform the way I live by making positive contributions to the society.
I have been in this business for slightly over an year and I have managed to establish a loyal customer base. I source my fruits from the Kawangware market which is located in the outskirts of the capital city Nairobi. My business is open every day save for Sundays when I attend church.
My Business
I have, like indicated above been in business for slightly over an year. There has been an influx of people working in the capital city and other neighboring towns like Limuru coming to seek for cheap houses in Ngarariga. This has seen a rise in the number of customers seeking to consume fresh fruits as a part of healthy living.
I make at least $35 (Kshs 3000) a week from the sales of my fruits. This translates to $ 140(12,000) a month. I am in an urgent need of funds to help me expand my business more so buying a blender to start making fresh juices in addition to selling the fruits.This will help increase my revenue I am intending to apply a loan to fund the same through zidisha.
Regards
Bedan Waweru
Loan Proposal
Dear Lender, Thank you for the first loan. With the money I was able to buy a blender and increased my turnover twofold. Consequently, I was able to rent a small room and started a restaurant serving traditional foods. However, I am in shortage of chairs for my customers. I call upon you to help purchase at least 6 chairs so I can maintain my customers. I still run the fruits shop, and I will use my earnings from the fruits business as I wait for the restaurant to pick up.
God Bless
Bedan Waweru
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Loan Info
Project Type
Classic Loan
Disbursed amount
$171.00
Date disbursed
Jun 13, 2014
Repayment status
On Time
Projected term
3 months
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Seattle, United States
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