Luke Mule

Luke Mule is a trained welder. He was trained by Mutuku from Masil town in Eastern Province. After the training, Luke came to Mlolongo Town and was employed by a man named Harrison Mutunga for two years.

While employed, he managed to save Ksh 170,000. Now he had both the skills and capital necessary to start his own business. He bought welding tools that included grinders and two welding machines. He then rented part of a shop where he is operating to this date.

As a goodwill gesture to the community, Luke identifies orphans from his rural home of Makueni and trains them free of charge. He trains them so they can be self-reliant, and so they do not feel like they are left out by society. He is currently training two orphans who are nearing the completion of their training, after which they will be employed.

His tools are experiencing some wear and tear due to extended use. Mule wants to buy new tools so that he can serve his customers efficiently. He is requesting Kiva lenders to loan him Ksh 80,000 ($1100.00). With this loan he says he will be able to purchase welding materials like plain sheets, angle lines, flat bars, and square bars. Mule thanks Kiva lenders in advance and promises to repay his loan. The repayment period for this loan is 14 months.