Martin Nderi Ng’ang’a

Thank you for your loan. It has been disbursed to Martin Nderi Ng’ang’a by Action Now: Kenya in Kenya. We are excited to watch this business grow. Over the next 10 - 16 months, Action Now: Kenya will be collecting repayments from this entrepreneur and posting progress updates on the Kiva website.

Martin Nderi got his kiva loan in month of October ,with this loan he purchA sed a Plainer machine ,a portable tent among other equipment,with this equipment Martin was able to deliver the furnitures which he had been contracted to supply,due to the high quality of his finished products Martin is getting more clients.,Martin made his first loan repayment in the month of November,to this Martin is saying a BIGthank to all his kiva lenders and he is wishing them MERRY X-MAS AND A PROSPEROUS 2008!

Although Martin's business has stayed untouched during the post-election rioting, business is hurting since most of his neighbors and customers have re-located. He's hopeful he will be able to resume his business soon in a peaceful environment. He remains optimistic that peace will prevail.

I paid a visit to Martin Nderis business on 27/3/08,and i found martin busy and serving numerious customers ,when i asked him how he was fairing businesswise, he told me that as far as business was concerned things were improving due to the peace that has returned to our beloved country.Martin told me that as for nowhe will be making his repayment of loan on the agreed date.On my way out he told me to thank all kiva lenders and to tell them to keep the good work they are doing and God will Bless them abundantly.

Though we found him attending to his many customers, Martin found some time to talk to us. He told us that his business was doing very well, and that he was not only enjoying his business but was reaping good profits as well. He is one of our most trusted clients, who makes his loan payments on time.

Contrary to what was posted on Feb 7 2008, ANK had a one on one meeting with Martin recently and we learnt that Martin's business was looted and set a blaze due to the post election violence. He has since opened a cyber -cafe with his wife Marietta Nzisa who is also an ANK client.

On behalf of ANK staff.