Entrepreneur
Name
Collins
Member since
July 2015
On-time repayments
54 installments • 67%
About Me
My name is Collins Ongaki I come from a village called Bogusero in Nyamira County. I went to Sengereri Primary school and then proceeded to Geke secondary school for my secondary education. I passed very well and was called to Join Kenyatta University for higher education. I completed my undergraduate university education in 2011 and decided to venture into business because in my country Kenya the level of unemployment is very low and therefore getting a job is something that is very difficult. I come from an extended family and we are 7 in our family: 4 brothers and 3 sisters. Am the eldest and for this reason I have to struggle to assist them financially in one way or another. My parents are not all that able and therefore they cannot raise all the fees required to pay for my other siblings and this made me to look for a business that can earn me something so that I can support them in one way or the other. I am happy about Zidisha because they helped me improve my business when they first gave me a loan and therefore let me hope you will continue offering me support. Thanks Zidisha and thank you lenders
My Business
I first started my business in 2010 and this was after finishing my university undergraduate degree and the reason why I did so was because I looked for an employment opportunity but was not able to find it anywhere and this is what motivated me to enter into the business of selling clothes. I first looked for a starting capital from some of my colleagues and it assisted me to venture into business. The loan I got from Zidisha assisted me to improve my business and now I own a very big boutique at kahawa wendani that sells all types of clothes. I sell all kinds of clothes especially the male and ladies clothes because they are on demand due to the high population around the area. Am sure that I will increase my business with coming loan. Some of the clothes I sell are:
Men’s trousers @$7
Women’s trousers@ $ 8
Men’s jackets @$5
Men’s shoes @$12
Ladies shoes @$10
Shirts @$4
THANKS LENDERS FOR YOUR SUPPORT
Loan Proposal
My business mainly stocks household goods like sugar,salt,washing powders and other main products.If i get this loan i will use it to increase stock in my business because currently i have several customers than i used to have in the past and therefore i will be happy if i benefit from this loan. I sell basic household goods because they are used daily and are of high demand as people have to shop them.I chose the kind of business because of my location and surrounding had no shop and most people were travelling in a long distance for shopping From my my earlier age have been admiring to start my own business as i had seen how businesses were transforming families positively.I was advised by a friend who also owns the same type of bushiness.I started my business with Sh 5,000 which i got from farming and i still use the farming activities in adding my stock.
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Loan Info
Project Type
Classic Loan
Disbursed amount
$100.00
Date disbursed
Jul 29, 2015
Repayment status
On Time
Projected term
11 months
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Summary
Amount repaid
$104.49
Amount remaining
$0.00
Date repaid
Apr 15, 2017
Status
Fully repaid
Repayment History
| Expected Payments | Actual Payments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2015 | $2.06 | Aug 9, 2015 | $2.06 |
| Aug 16, 2015 | $2.06 | Aug 9, 2015 | $2.06 |
| Aug 23, 2015 | $2.06 | Aug 24, 2015 | $2.06 |
| Aug 30, 2015 | $2.06 | Aug 30, 2015 | $2.06 |
| Sep 6, 2015 | $2.06 | Sep 7, 2015 | $2.06 |
| Sep 13, 2015 | $2.06 | Sep 7, 2015 | $2.06 |
| Sep 20, 2015 | $2.06 | Sep 20, 2015 | $2.06 |
| Sep 27, 2015 | $2.06 | Sep 20, 2015 | $2.06 |
| Oct 4, 2015 | $2.06 | Oct 4, 2015 | $2.06 |
| Oct 11, 2015 | $2.06 | Oct 4, 2015 | $2.06 |
| Oct 18, 2015 | $2.06 | Oct 4, 2015 | $2.06 |
| Oct 25, 2015 | $2.06 | Oct 30, 2015 | $2.06 |
| Nov 1, 2015 | $2.06 | Oct 30, 2015 | $2.06 |
| Nov 8, 2015 | $2.06 | Nov 13, 2015 | $2.06 |
| Nov 15, 2015 | $2.06 | Nov 13, 2015 | $2.06 |
| Nov 22, 2015 | $2.06 | Nov 27, 2015 | $2.06 |
| Nov 29, 2015 | $2.06 | Nov 27, 2015 | $2.06 |
| Dec 6, 2015 | $2.06 | Dec 15, 2015 | $2.06 |
| Dec 13, 2015 | $2.06 | Dec 15, 2015 | $2.06 |
| Dec 20, 2015 | $2.06 | Dec 15, 2015 | $2.06 |
| Dec 27, 2015 | $2.06 | Jan 6, 2016 | $2.06 |
| Jan 3, 2016 | $2.06 | Jan 6, 2016 | $2.06 |
| Jan 10, 2016 | $2.06 | Jan 6, 2016 | $2.06 |
| Jan 17, 2016 | $2.06 | Jan 24, 2016 | $2.06 |
| Jan 24, 2016 | $2.06 | Jan 24, 2016 | $1.03 |
| Feb 15, 2016 | $1.03 | ||
| Jan 31, 2016 | $2.06 | Feb 15, 2016 | $2.06 |
| Feb 7, 2016 | $2.06 | Feb 15, 2016 | $2.06 |
| Feb 14, 2016 | $2.06 | Feb 15, 2016 | $2.06 |
| Feb 21, 2016 | $2.06 | Feb 15, 2016 | $2.06 |
| Feb 28, 2016 | $2.06 | Feb 15, 2016 | $1.03 |
| Feb 28, 2016 | $1.03 | ||
| Mar 6, 2016 | $2.06 | Feb 28, 2016 | $2.06 |
| Mar 13, 2016 | $2.06 | Mar 28, 2016 | $2.06 |
| Mar 20, 2016 | $2.06 | Mar 28, 2016 | $2.06 |
| Mar 27, 2016 | $2.06 | Apr 28, 2016 | $2.06 |
| Apr 3, 2016 | $2.06 | Apr 28, 2016 | $2.06 |
| Apr 10, 2016 | $2.06 | Apr 28, 2016 | $2.06 |
| Apr 17, 2016 | $2.06 | Apr 28, 2016 | $2.06 |
| Apr 24, 2016 | $2.06 | Apr 28, 2016 | $2.06 |
| May 1, 2016 | $2.06 | Jun 25, 2016 | $2.06 |
| May 8, 2016 | $2.06 | Jun 25, 2016 | $2.06 |
| May 15, 2016 | $2.06 | Jul 4, 2016 | $2.06 |
| May 22, 2016 | $2.06 | Jul 4, 2016 | $2.06 |
| May 29, 2016 | $2.06 | Jul 4, 2016 | $1.03 |
| Jul 6, 2016 | $1.03 | ||
| Jun 5, 2016 | $2.06 | Jul 6, 2016 | $2.06 |
| Jun 12, 2016 | $2.06 | Jul 25, 2016 | $2.06 |
| Jun 19, 2016 | $2.06 | Jul 31, 2016 | $2.06 |
| Jun 26, 2016 | $2.06 | Aug 8, 2016 | $2.06 |
| Jul 3, 2016 | $2.06 | Apr 15, 2017 | $2.06 |
| Jul 10, 2016 | $2.06 | Apr 15, 2017 | $2.06 |
| Jul 17, 2016 | $2.06 | Apr 15, 2017 | $2.06 |
| Jul 24, 2016 | $1.40 | Apr 15, 2017 | $1.40 |
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