Cyber cafe

Vincent

Nairobi, Kenya

100% paid forward

Entrepreneur

Name

Vincent

Member since

January 2018

On-time repayments

71 installments  •  100%

About Me

I was born and raised in a small but vibrant community. From a young age, I was always curious and eager to learn. In primary school, I developed a strong interest in technology, even though our access to computers was limited. Whenever I had the chance to use one, whether at school or at a relative’s home, I was fascinated by how it connected people and provided access to endless information. This fascination sparked a dream in me to one day work in the field of technology.
After completing secondary school, I decided to turn my passion for technology into a business. I knew that many people in my community needed access to the internet and digital services, just like I did when I was younger. I also noticed the growing reliance on mobile money services like M-Pesa, which offered a great opportunity to meet a vital need in the community.
My cyber café is more than just a business; it’s a dream fulfilled, and a step towards a future where technology and entrepreneurship can uplift entire communities.

My Business

My business is a dual-service operation that combines the benefits of a cyber café with the convenience of an M-Pesa agent service. It serves as a one-stop shop for digital needs and financial transactions, catering to a broad range of customers in your community.

Cyber Café Services
Internet Access: Customers visit your cyber café to access high-speed internet for various purposes such as browsing, emailing, social media, online studies, and more. You charge customers based on the amount of time they spend using the computers.

Printing and Scanning: You offer essential services like printing documents, photocopying, and scanning. These services are especially useful for students, professionals, and small businesses.

Document Services: Customers can come to you for help with typing, formatting, and preparing documents, whether it’s a CV, a school project, or official letters.

Digital Services: In addition to basic internet access, you might assist customers with setting up email accounts, creating social media profiles, or other online activities they need help with.



M-Pesa Agent Services
Money Transfers: As an M-Pesa agent, you facilitate mobile money transfers, allowing customers to send and receive money easily. This is especially valuable in areas where banks or ATMs are not easily accessible.

Bill Payments: Customers can also pay their bills through your M-Pesa service, making it a convenient stop for handling utility payments, school fees, or other regular expenses.

Cash Withdrawals and Deposits: You provide a secure place for customers to withdraw or deposit money into their M-Pesa accounts.

Project Proposal

My mobile banking initiative has been gaining significant traction, and i believe that by increasing my M-Pesa float, i can further enhance financial inclusion and accessibility for individuals

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Project Info

Project Type

Pay It Forward

Disbursed amount

$373.00

Date disbursed

May 20, 2024

Backers

Samuel

Gesonso, Bomwanda, Kenya

Mildred

Namarambi, Kenya

AH

ajay hampapur

United States

Sinan Taifour

Munich, Germany, Germany

D

Dalton

San Francisco, United States

Shelbrink

Nairobi, Kenya

JG

Jake Gibson and Beverly Picardo

San Francisco, United States

Charles

Siaya, Kenya

Henty

Purbalingga, Indonesia

Saoli

Narok, Kenya

John

Migori, Kenya

Uti Nur Indra Kusuma

Ketapang, Indonesia

Douglas

Tanzania Village, Kenya

Casroni

Batang, Indonesia

Jackson

Machakos, Kenya

DO

Denis Ontiveros

Guildford, United Kingdom

Simon

Sultan Hamud, Kenya

Cece

Bekasi, Indonesia

Evi

Batam, Indonesia

Brian

Mbale, Kenya

Hellen

Nairobi, Kenya

Moses

Nairobi, Kenya

Jude

Kitale, Kenya

Abdul

Mombasa , Kenya

Fredrick

Malaba, Kenya

Odedele

Lagos, Nigeria

Maxwell

Nairobi, Kenya

S

Sunday

Tanke, Nigeria

Lawrence

Nairobi, Kenya

Victor

Bungoma, Kenya

A

Anonymous

United States

Joseph

Eldoret, Kenya

Winnie

Nairobi, Kenya

Josephine E.

Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Abdallah Mohamed

Morogoro, Tanzania

Robin

Nairobi, Kenya

Senni Enock

Mwanza, Tanzania

Joan

Nairobi, Kenya

Jackline

Nairobi, Kenya

James

Nairobi, Kenya

Rebecca

Nairobi, Kenya

Clement John

Iringa, Tanzania

D

David

United States

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Payments Forward

Amount returned to the platform for this project

$408.87

Pay It Forward Projects funded by Vincent

$421 (15 Projects)

Projects funded by Vincent's Pay It Forward recipients

$1,139 (58 Projects)

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