Printer for my cybercafé

Morine

Nairobi, Kenya

100% repaid

Entrepreneur

Name

Morine

Member since

January 2015

On-time repayments

191 installments  •  87%

About Me

I was born and raised in a small village in the slopes of mount Kenya. In my childhood days, I always dreamt of being a writer and I started writing as early as when I was 10 years.

I used to write short stories for my friends to read and they would really appreciate. My English teacher especially encouraged me that I was a good writer and this was a great motivation for me.

By the time I had joined high school, I knew I wanted to write, focusing on educating children on issues affecting our community day by day. So far, I have been able to write and publish two books that are already in the market. Book one is titled Disability is not Inability, that encourages all children that no matter the challeges they face, they can make it in life.

Book 2 in a short story that teaches children between the age of 6 - 7 about HIV/AIDs, how it is spread as well as the care of those who are affected and those that are infected.

Through the money that I have raised by selling my books, I have been able to open up a small printing and photocopy shop. I would like to expand my business to become a cyber cafe with several computers. I would also like to start selling printing materials and stationery to maximize on the space that I have in my shop as well as to generate more income.

The extra income will also facilitate me to hold talks to reach out to more children to educate and encourage them that they can also make it in life.

My Business

In my shop, I also offer graphic design, branding, typing and printing, document lamination, document binding document scanning, printing and photocopy services. I chose this business because I am able to meet and interact with many people.

Through offering all the stated services, and having expanded my business with the last zidisha loan, I am able to make about Ksh. 7,000 per day. This amount minus the cost of the day which includes, toner for the photocopier, ink for my ink jet printer, printing and photocopying papers, lamination papers and electricity leaves me with about Ksh. 3,500 per day as the profit.

Loan Proposal

Happy new year #teamzidisha! I am applying for this loan in order to buy a tshirt branding machine as I seek to expand by business this new year. This printer will cost me 400 dollars here in Kenya. With the increased number of clients coming to my business after I added 2 computers and an epson T50 printer with my last zidisha loans, clients especially schools from my community have been asking for branded tshirts and games / sports wear which I see as business expansion opportunity.

Income Source

Adding the tshirt branding machine will increase revenue for the business. I am hoping to serve schools who need their students uniforms branded like the games kits / sports wear now that schools have re-opened in Kenya.

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Loan Info

Project Type

Classic Loan

Disbursed amount

$350.00

Date disbursed

Jan 25, 2021

Repayment status

On Time

Projected term

5 months

Lenders

G

garrybuck

Oro Valley, United States

H

hilde

seattle, United States

V

Vivek

Arlington, VA, United States

JE

Joseph Edd

United States

DW

David Westmoreland

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

AD

Andrew DiMuro

United States

N

Nate

South Strafford, United States

Olly Ishmael

Aberystwyth, United Kingdom

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  • Morine    Apr 4, 2022

    This is the mount my business can afford to pay at the moment.

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  • Morine    Mar 22, 2022

    This is the amount I can afford to pay at the moment.

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  • Morine    Mar 14, 2022

    This is the amount the businesses can afford to repay at this time.

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  • Morine    Feb 28, 2022

    Business has not been good since sometime last year. At the moment I can only manage to pay this amount

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  • Morine    Feb 10, 2022

    This is the amount the business can afford to pay at this time.

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  • Morine    Jan 25, 2022

    Business has not been doing well. I am hoping for better days ahead.

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  • Morine    Jan 17, 2022

    This is the affordable amount for me currently. Business has been on the low. Hoping it gets better soon. Thank you team zidisha.

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  • Morine    Jan 5, 2022

    Business not doing well

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  • Morine    Dec 27, 2021

    Only affordable repayment amount.

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  • Morine    Dec 14, 2021

    Business is down

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  • Morine    Nov 15, 2021

    low business returns

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  • Morine    Oct 19, 2021

    Slow business returns

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  • Morine    Sep 14, 2021

    Business is still down so far. Thanks #teamzidisha for your support.

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  • Morine    Aug 16, 2021

    business is still slow

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  • Morine    Jul 19, 2021

    Hello team Zidisha. I request to reduce my installment amount since I just managed to bring in the tshirts I purchased with the loan this week. Thanks for understanding.

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  • Morine    Jul 11, 2021

    Thank you so much team zidisha. This loan will go a long way in boosting my business.

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  • nikko    Jun 26, 2021

    Hello Morine,

    Congratulations on your incredible business success. I just saw your current loan request & took some time to read everything & learn more about you and your amazing business.
    First, your childrens books are wonderful! I live my life from a wheelchair, and your books caught my attention.
    It is clear, you are a woman of strong spirit, harnessed by a sharp intellect and driven by healthy dose of motivation.

    Im honoured to be among your supporters,
    Nikko

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    • Morine    Jun 27, 2021

      @Nikko, thank you so much for your positive words and support. Zidisha loans have been part of the growth journey for my business.
      Do feel free to check out more about my writing and community development work at www.literatureafricafoundat...

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  • Morine    Jun 26, 2021

    Thank you team zidisha for the last loan, my business has grown and I have been able to diversify my services.

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  • Morine    May 24, 2021

    Business is still operating on the low at this time.

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  • Morine    Apr 10, 2021

    Business has gone down due to lock down in my country Kenya as a result of a third wave of COVID-19 being experienced in the country. More specifically Nairobi County where my business is located is among the 5 counties that have been put on lock down. Additionally, there are mandatory curfews which begin from 8pm to 4am which has reduced the number of business hours. This in turn has reflected on reduced flow of clients but I am hopeful things will improve once the lock down and curfews are lifted.

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