Hilda Kagendo

Hilda is a 41 year-old widow with 3 children. She lives on the outskirts of Nairobi in a place known as Ruai. Hilda lost her husband in a traffic road accident, leaving her with the responsibility of taking care of their children. She did, however, receive compensation from the party at fault for her husband’s tragic death, and a fund was established to support the family.

With this compensation, Hilda began to think of ways she could invest and create financial security for the future. She decided to open a shop in Ruai and began selling blankets. As time went on, her business continued to grow and she increased her stock. Hilda also began supplying blankets in bulk to other merchants. Hilda now has reliable customers and she regularly supplies other businesses on the outskirts of Nairobi.

Hilda is now looking for loan so that she can expand her market and take on more clients. This way, her profits will increase and she will be in a better position to support her family. Hilda thanks Kiva lenders in advance and will repay her loan in 12 months.

Disclaimer: Due to recent events in Kenya, the security situation in many communities remains unsettled, affecting many local businesses. Lenders to this entrepreneur should be aware that this loan may represent a higher default risk, and should be willing to accept this additional risk in making their loan.