Chilli processing

Wanjiru

Nairobi, Kenya

100% repaid

Entrepreneur

Name

Wanjiru

Member since

February 2017

On-time repayments

17 installments  •  71%

About Me

I am an entrepreneur in the food industry and I produce vanilla and chilli value added products for local consumption. I am a single mum and love being a parent. My goal has been to take excess products and turn them into something that can be stored for a long time in case of drought or other agricultural factors.

My Business

I make vanilla extract and paste as well as sell the beans. I also make chilli blends. The products are sourced within East Africa and are also sold locally. I hope to give farmers a consistent market so that they can support their families and grow their businesses as well. I want to scale up to reach the supermarkets volumes in the next one year.

Loan Proposal

I am currently hoping to expand my range of Chilli Blends as well as producing new Chilli varieties. I also hope to get into supermarkets by the end of the year. I also would like to move to a new and larger premises. This will enable me to hire one or two people. I am hopeful that this will be able to support my son and myself.

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Loan Info

Project Type

Classic Loan

Disbursed amount

$6.00

Date disbursed

Apr 27, 2017

Repayment status

On Time

Projected term

5 weeks

Lenders

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  • Wanjiru    Nov 16, 2018

    The loan helped me make more vanilla extract and chilli blends .

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  • Joseph    Dec 31, 2017

    Hello Lenders
    I have been trying to get in touch with Wanjiru but with little success. Her referees are not willing to help. Will not give up until I get to hear from her.
    Joseph Mwangi

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  • Wanjiru    Jul 5, 2017

    Thank you so much!

    I will use these funds to increase my market share and

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  • Wanjiru    Jul 4, 2017

    I bought pectin and it had been a great hit for my clients venturing into new products. I am the only retailer selling pectin currently. Also the vanilla sales have increased due to global demand. So the prices are very high. I also ventured into wholesale butter which has been a Godsend. There was a massive shortage in April and even now the supply has not regularized. So I am taking advantage of the shortage by establishing relationships with key suppliers who give me their first stock which I sell to commercial bakers. So in short you have really helped me establish myself. Thank you so much!

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  • Wanjiru    Jun 12, 2017

    Asante sana. This money will help purchase new products and increase stock of current ones. I am eternally grateful.

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  • Wanjiru    Jun 12, 2017

    I am now selling Pectin to other producers thanks to the help from my lenders. Asante sana.

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  • Wanjiru    Apr 28, 2017

    Thank you for funding my project. We have a new flavour - Pineapple. We are still perfecting it but the reviews have been positive. Thank you again.

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  • Wanjiru    Apr 22, 2017

    Thank you very much. This loan has really helped expand my business.

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  • Wanjiru    Apr 22, 2017

    I have increased my stock 2 fold. Thank you for the help.

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  • Wanjiru    Apr 4, 2017

    Thank you very much. I can now increase my Chilli Blends stock for the markets this weekend.

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  • Wanjiru    Apr 4, 2017

    Thank you. I managed to buy chillies, process and pack them. I am currently out of stock and need to increase supply. This loan will help with that. The response to my Chilli Blends has been phenomenal. I am very grateful. Thank you again.

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  • Wanjiru    Apr 3, 2017

    Here is the finished product. Thank you.

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  • Wanjiru    Apr 3, 2017

    Thank you very much!

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  • Wanjiru    Apr 3, 2017

    I bought the chillies, processed them and completed orders. I am grateful for the help.

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  • Wanjiru    Apr 3, 2017

    The business is doing well. I am grateful for the funding.

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  • Wanjiru    Apr 3, 2017

    Thank you very much. I managed to buy more stock and have fully repaid the loan.

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  • Wanjiru    Mar 25, 2017

    Thank you again! One of the best decisions I've made coming here.

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  • Wanjiru    Feb 24, 2017

    Wow. I am truly humbled. Thank you very much for your generosity. I plan to buy the jalapeño chillies today and continue production immediately. I have attached an image of the chilli blend that I make. Thank you so much again. Stay blessed.

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