Kiva Loans for Kenya Agency for Development of Enterprise and Technology (KADET), a partner of World Vision International

Regina : Kenya

Fri, 10 May 2013 07:50:02 PDT

$775 of $1,200 raised.

Started raising funds on May 10, 2013

Regina's businesses are still doing well especially after getting funding from KADET LTD . She used the funds to expand her boutique and she is very grateful for getting the support. She is requesting another business loan to buy clothes in bulk to stock in her shop. She will use the anticipated profits to educate her children.

Paul : Kenya

Sun, 05 May 2013 02:30:02 PDT

$800 of $1,200 raised.

Started raising funds on May 5, 2013

Paul is 21 years old from Ndunyu Njeru and he is not married. He has a bakery, electronics and a boda boda (bicycle taxi) business. He has been in the bakery business for the past two years. He is applying for his first loan from KADET LTD to enable him buy stock of wheat flour, sugar and eggs for the bakery. He hopes to buy a car for distributing his cakes in the near future.

Joseph : Kenya

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:40:10 PDT

$350 of $1,150 raised.

Started raising funds on May 17, 2013

Joseph is still working as a dairy farmer. He is requesting a third loan to expand his farming activity and buy more dairy cows to rear for milk production. He is now earning a monthly income of 15,000 KES. He hopes to buy a bigger plot of land in the future.

Mathias : Kenya

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 08:00:02 PDT

$925 of $1,100 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 27, 2013

Mathias is 33 years old. For the last nine years, he has earned a living by offering computer services in Malindi. He earns a monthly profit of about 10,000 KES (Kenyan shillings) from the business. Mathias was introduced to KADET LTD by our credit officer, and is applying for his fourth loan of 91,100 KES to buy additional computer equipment and a motorcycle. He will use the profits made possible by this loan to pay school fees for his nephew and niece as well as continue expanding the businesses. His goal for the future is to continue growing the businesses so that he may improve his financial stability.

Hamisi : Kenya

Thu, 02 May 2013 05:30:02 PDT

$575 of $725 raised.

Started raising funds on May 2, 2013

Hamisi is a 29-year-old motorcycle operator in Mariakani, Mombasa. He is a married man who supports three school-going children. He has been in the business for the last three years and has done great. This marks his second borrowing from KADET LTD to finance his business. He will use the loan to service his motorcycle and purchase new tires. The anticipated profit will be used to open a greengrocer shop for his new venture. He hopes to succeed in all his businesses in the future.

Edward : Kenya

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:10:02 PDT

$350 of $725 raised.

Started raising funds on May 10, 2013

Edward is still selling motorcycle spare parts, and the business is doing very well. He is requesting a second business loan to purchase more bicycle and motorcycle spare parts for sale. He plans to use the proceeds from the business to invest in his children's education.

Samwel : Kenya

Mon, 13 May 2013 07:00:02 PDT

$175 of $600 raised.

Started raising funds on May 13, 2013

Samwel is fifty two years old. He is married to Priscilla and they are blessed with five children. He practices farming, a business he ventured into five years ago, and earns a monthly income of KES 30,000. The previous loan has helped him expand his farming adding more profit to his business. He has requested his fifth loan of KES 50,000 to purchase fertilizer for the planting season. The anticipated profit will aid him to educate his children and open up a business for his wife. He hopes to continue farming and become a great farmer in his village.

James : Kenya

Sun, 12 May 2013 08:50:01 PDT

$125 of $600 raised.

Started raising funds on May 12, 2013

James is 35 years old man from Kakamega county he supports four people in his family, he is married to Mrs. Susan who is a business lady within the same local market, he has three children aged five, nine and 12 years old respectively. He has a retail shop where he sells motorcycle spare parts which he has been doing for the last nine years and makes a monthly income of KES. 30,000. He is requesting his fourth loan with KADET LTD, which he will use to purchase more new spare parts for resale. He will plow the anticipated profit back into the business. His dream is to provide for his family and to become a successful large scale businessman.

Joyce : Kenya

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:10:02 PDT

$100 of $500 raised.

Started raising funds on May 14, 2013

Joyce has a greengrocer business in Nyahururu. She has applied for her second loan from KADET LTD, to enable her to buy a larger stock of vegetables. She paid her previous loan on time. She hopes to expand her business with the anticipated profit. In future, she hopes to open several branches of her greengrocery.

James : Kenya

Thu, 09 May 2013 01:50:02 PDT

$75 of $850 raised.

Started raising funds on May 9, 2013

James is still operating his butchery business. The business is doing well and he is thankful to KADET LTD and Kiva for lending him money which has enabled him to improve his business. He is now requesting another business loan to purchase more goats for slaughtering. He hopes to see his family happy and settled.

Joseph : Kenya

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:00:20 PDT

$300 of $1,150 raised.

Started raising funds on May 17, 2013

Joseph is still farming. He is requesting his third loan from KADET LTD after repaying his second loan successfully. He intends to use the loan to purchase a bigger piece of land to venture into dairy farming.

Hassan : Kenya

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:10:02 PDT

$175 of $725 raised.

Started raising funds on May 17, 2013

This marks Hassan's second borrowing after paying his previous loan successfully. His business has since grown and he is requesting this loan to renovate his premise and additional stock of cereals to his shop. He will use the anticipated profit to open up a new venture in the town center. He hopes to purchase land and build rental houses in the future.

Joseph : Kenya

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:00:02 PDT

$200 of $500 raised.

Started raising funds on May 17, 2013

Joseph is 48 years old, married, and supports a family of nine members. He is a mixed farmer and he has been in the business for the last six years. His monthly income is about KES19,000. He is currently servicing a second loan from KADET LTD of KES 40,000 that will facilitate him in acquiring fertilizers and pesticides. He plans to use the anticipated profits to diversify into livestock farming. His future dream is to improve the living standards of his family

Dennis : Kenya

Fri, 17 May 2013 06:30:03 PDT

$100 of $500 raised.

Started raising funds on May 17, 2013

Dennis is 26 years old and a very hardworking gentleman. He learnt about KADET Lyd. from some of his regular customers who are registered members of KADET Ltd. He has successfully paid his first loan of KES 10,000 and now he is servicing a second loan of KES 40,000 as he has managed to enlarge his snack shop. He has also managed to acquire a motorcycle which gives him additional income from transportation. He plans to enlarge and open other snack shops in town. His dream is to attain financial stability.

Joel : Kenya

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:20:06 PDT

$975 of $1,200 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 26, 2013

Joel is a 27-year-old married businessman. He has been selling fruits for the past seven years and operates a motorcycle transport service as his secondary business. He earns a monthly income of 18,400 Kenyan shillings which he uses to support his family. Joel is applying for his second loan from KADET Ltd. after repaying the previous loan successfully. He is glad for the financial support he has been received from KADET and Kiva. This client will use the loan to purchase more pineapples, oranges and ripe bananas. With the anticipated profits from the business, he will venture more into the transport business. His hopes and dreams are to have a happy family.

Rael : Kenya

Sun, 12 May 2013 20:30:02 PDT

$225 of $375 raised.

Started raising funds on May 12, 2013

Rael, 30 years old, is from Kakamega county. She is married to Mukala who is a taxi driver and supports the family financially. They are blessed with two children who are 10 and 4 years old. She has a beauty salon and boutique in the same building. She has been doing these businesses for the last 13 years and makes a monthly income of KES 15,000. She is taking her third loan with KADET LTD, which she will use to purchase clothing, curtains, a dryer and shoes for both her boutique and beauty salon. She will use the anticipated profit to expand the volume of the business. She has a dream of running a big business and building a home for her family.

Beatrice : Kenya

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:40:01 PDT

$200 of $425 raised.

Started raising funds on May 13, 2013

Beatrice has a retail shop in Ndunyu Njeru. She has applied for her third loan from KADET LTD to enable her to buy more inventory of sugar, maize flour, and detergents for sale. She paid her previous loan on time. She hopes to expand her business and buy dairy cows in the near future.

Lucy : Kenya

Thu, 02 May 2013 11:20:04 PDT

$400 of $600 raised.

Started raising funds on May 2, 2013

Lucy is 35 years old and married to Peter, who contributes to the family income. They have two children, aged 13 and five years. She has been running her business of selling new clothes and accessories for a period of about six years with an income of approximately 30,000 KES. a month. She is taking a third loan with KADET LTD after successfully repaying the previous loan. She wants to use the loan to buy more stock of clothes for sale. She hopes to own a big boutique in the future.

Patrick : Kenya

Thu, 02 May 2013 11:20:04 PDT

$450 of $600 raised.

Started raising funds on May 2, 2013

Patrick is 53 years old and married to Assanath, who contributes to the family income.They have four children, aged 19, 17, 15 and 12 years. Patrick has been buying paraffin at wholesale, and reselling it at retail price, for a period of about three years. He earns about KES. 37,800 per month from this activity. He is taking his second loan in KADET LTD, after having successfully repaid the previous one. He wants to use the loan to buy an extra quantity of paraffin for sale. He hopes to expand his business and improve his family's living standard.

Willis Otieno : Kenya

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:40:01 PDT

$725 of $1,200 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 26, 2013

Willis is 39 years old and he is from Coner Mbuta in Manyatta location within Kisumu city, which is found in the western part of Kenya. He is married to Rehema and they have four children who are 13, 11, nine and seven years old. Willis has a retail shop that he has made to be a wholesale store. This business has been running for the past 12 years and comfortably generates a monthly income of KES. 40,000. He has applied for his third loan with KADET LTD, which he will use to open a new milk center, where he wants to be a supplier in the area. He will use the anticipated profit to put back into the business. He has a dream of having a stable wholesale shop so as to earn more income, which will help him provide for his family.

Stephen : Kenya

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:00:03 PDT

$700 of $1,200 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 26, 2013

Stephen is 43 years old, and a cafe and butchery owner in Bombolulu, Mombasa. He is a married father of one, whose spouse brings in additional income. He has been in his business for the past three years and has done great. This marks his second borrowing from KADET LTD, after servicing the first loan successfully. He will use the new loan to buy more stock of foodstuffs to use in the cafeteria, including meat, maize flour, wheat flour, and sugar. He will use the anticipated profit to service his loan and expand his business venture. He hopes to excel in all his future endeavors.

Julius : Kenya

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:20:01 PDT

$550 of $1,200 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 26, 2013

Julius is a 32-year-old man from Mamboleo in Kisumu city. He supports two children in his family and is married to Benter who is a business lady. His elder child is five years old and the other one is four months old. He owns a hardware shop in Mamboleo Market, a business he has been running for the last nine years. He makes a monthly income of KES 8,000. He has applied for his fourth loan from KADET LTD, which he will use to purchase oil paint, nails and other building materials for resale at his hardware shop. He will use the anticipated profit to plow back into the business and pay school fees for his children. He has a dream of stabilizing his business so as to help him generate more income to support his children by giving them the best education in their lives.

Cosmus : Kenya

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 06:20:01 PDT

$450 of $1,025 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 27, 2013

Cosmus, a 36-year-old M-Pesa (mobile money transfer) operator in Magongo, Mombasa, is a married father of one who supports three people in his family; his spouse earns additional income. Cosmus has been in this business for the last three years and has done very well.

This will mark his second loan from KADET LTD, which he will use to purchase a motorcycle for his new venture. Cosmus will use the anticipated profit to pay his loan and increase his M-Pesa float. He hopes to own several motorcycle in the future.

Edward : Kenya

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 22:20:02 PDT

$300 of $1,200 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 27, 2013

Edward is 37 years old and is married to Esther who operates another small outlet and therefore contributes to the family income. He has been running his business for a period of about six years with a monthly income of approximately 50,000 KES. They have two sons aged 11 and four. This is Edward's first loan from KADET LTD and he will use the loan to buy tiles (including china ceiling tiles) to sell. He hopes to become a leading hardware supplier and importer in the region.

Kazungu : Kenya

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 07:50:09 PDT

$375 of $850 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 28, 2013

Kazungu is 34 years old, married and a father of four children. For the last four years, he has earned a living by selling goods at his general store in Malindi. He earns a monthly profit of KES.18,000. Kazungu was introduced to KADET LTD by a credit officer, and is applying for his third loan of KES. 70,000, to buy additional stock for his shop such as cooking oil, washing powder, soft drinks, and cooking flour for sale. He will use the profits made possible by this loan to pay school fees for his children as well as expand his business. His goal for the future is to continue growing the business so that he may uplift his financial stability and provide his family a good and stable life.

Gerald : Kenya

Thu, 02 May 2013 11:50:05 PDT

$200 of $850 raised.

Started raising funds on May 2, 2013

Gerald is 45 years old and married to Naomi, who contributes to the family income. He has been running his business for about four years with an income of about 50,000 Kenyan shillings a month. He is taking a fourth loan after successfully repaying the previous one. He wants to use the loan to buy car-wash equipment and expand the business. He hopes to be a leading car washer in the region and venture into a transport business.

Joel : Kenya

Fri, 03 May 2013 06:20:01 PDT

$200 of $500 raised.

Started raising funds on May 3, 2013

Joel is 38 years old, married and blessed with three children whom he supports. He has been running a retail shop for the last four years, getting a monthly income of KES 20,000. With a loan of KES 40,000 from KADET Ltd., he plans to restock his shop with a variety of consumable products such as flour, crates of milk, sugar and candies for sale. The anticipated profits will be ploughed back into business for expansion as well as purchase of a posho mill. His future dream is to be successful in life.

Moses : Kenya

Tue, 07 May 2013 17:10:02 PDT

$300 of $900 raised.

Started raising funds on May 7, 2013

Moses is single gentleman, aged 24 years old. He has been employed in the motorcycle business for the last two years, making a monthly income of KES 12,000. He learnt about KADET LTD from other motorbike riders, registered members who have been assisted financially by KADET LTD. Moses has acquired his first asset loan of KES 75,000, which will assist him in acquiring his own motorcycle. He will use the proceeds to meet his basic needs. He hopes to be able to save up enough to purchase another motorcycle. His dream is to attain financial stability.

Peter : Kenya

Wed, 08 May 2013 03:30:01 PDT

$175 of $725 raised.

Started raising funds on May 8, 2013

Peter is a 29-year-old single businessman. He supports his brother and sister. He has been selling music item for a period of about five years with an income of approximately KES 18,500 a month. He is taking the third loan from KADET Ltd. after successfully repaying the previous one. He wants to use it to buy a stock of CDs, DVs and other music items. He hopes to buy a plot of land and build his home.

Oscar : Kenya

Wed, 08 May 2013 06:10:01 PDT

$225 of $600 raised.

Started raising funds on May 8, 2013

Oscar is 30 years old and is married to Shukra, who contributes to the family income by operating a general store. They have two children aged seven and three years old. He has been running his dry cleaner store for a period of about 12 years with an income of approximately 15,000 Kes a month. This is his third loan with KADET LTD after successfully repaying the previous one. He wants to use the loan to buy plastic household items for the general store. Oscar hopes to buy a piece of land and build a residential house.

Joshua : Kenya

Wed, 08 May 2013 06:40:06 PDT

$350 of $850 raised.

Started raising funds on May 8, 2013

Joshua is 28 and married. He supports three members of his family. He has two children aged seven and three. Joshua is a livestock farmer in Kapsabet and has been in operation for a period of 12 years, earning a monthly income of 20,000 KES. He has borrowed a second loan of 70,000 KES from KADET LTD with which he wishes to purchase livestock for resale. The profits he earns will be used to repay the loan. His dream is prosper in his livestock business and educate his children.

David : Kenya

Wed, 08 May 2013 21:50:03 PDT

$325 of $600 raised.

Started raising funds on May 8, 2013

David is 37 years old and from Naivasha. He is married and has two children who are in school. He has a taxi business which he has operated for the last five years. He has applied for his sixth loan from KADET LTD after paying his previous loan successfully. HIs new load would enable him to pay insurance for his taxi. He hopes to buy another taxi in the near future.

Peter : Kenya

Wed, 08 May 2013 23:00:13 PDT

$200 of $500 raised.

Started raising funds on May 8, 2013

Peter has a motorbike and a shop business where he sells handbags and sandals, among other items. He managed to buy stock for his shop from a previous loan. He has applied for his third loan from KADET LTD to enable him open a grocery shop after paying his previous loans successfully. He hopes to open a wholesale shop in the near future.

Raphael : Kenya

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:10:05 PDT

$200 of $850 raised.

Started raising funds on May 10, 2013

Raphael is still doing his business of selling spare parts. He now earns a monthly income of KES 15,200 from his business. He is applying for his third business loan from Kenya Agency for Development of Enterprise and Technology (KADET). Raphael plans to use the loan to purchase more spare parts to sell. He will use the proceeds from the business to invest in his child's education.

Amon : Kenya

Sat, 11 May 2013 14:50:03 PDT

$150 of $800 raised.

Started raising funds on May 11, 2013

Amon still sells tomatoes, and the business is doing well. He is grateful to KADET LTD for supporting him financially, a gesture that has boosted his business to its present level. He has started a motorcycle transport business, to supplement his income. He now earns a monthly income of KES 15,000. He is requesting another business loan, which he will use to purchase tomatoes, in bulk, to supply to his growing number of customers. He will use the proceeds from the business to invest for his children's education.

Joseph : Kenya

Sat, 11 May 2013 15:50:03 PDT

$100 of $725 raised.

Started raising funds on May 11, 2013

Joseph is still running his two businesses: shopkeeper and motorcycle transport. He is thankful to KADET and KIVA for lending him money to boost his businesses. He is applying for another loan to buy another motorcycle so that he can meet the demand of his increasing customers. He hopes to buy many motorcycles in order to create employment for the many jobless youths in his area.

Marylyn : Kenya

Sat, 11 May 2013 19:00:03 PDT

$175 of $850 raised.

Started raising funds on May 11, 2013

Marylyn is married, 44 years old, and supports a family of eight. Her children are aged between 21 and three years old. She sells stationery in Kabarnet and has been in operation for a period of three years, earning an income of KES. 20,000. She has asked for a second loan of KES 70,000 with KADET LTD and wishes to use this amount to purchase more stationery to sell. The anticipated amounts earned will be put back into her business. Her dream is to own a wholesale shop and live happily.

Julius : Kenya

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:00:02 PDT

$50 of $850 raised.

Started raising funds on May 15, 2013

Julius still operates his motorcycle transport business. The business has grown by leaps and bounds, and now he earns a monthly income of KES 10,200. He is most thankful to KADET LTD and KIVA lenders, for making it possible for him to achieve this success. He is applying for a second business loan, which will enable him to buy another motorcycle and create employment for his relatives.

Simon : Kenya

Sun, 12 May 2013 04:10:02 PDT

$175 of $975 raised.

Started raising funds on May 12, 2013

Simon repayed his previous loan and the transport business is doing well. He managed to open a spare parts shop. This marks Simon's third loan from KADET LTD to buy more spares parts for sale. He has done great, and has been able to service his loans successfully. He hopes to prosper in his new business and the transport one.

Mlewa : Kenya

Sun, 12 May 2013 08:50:03 PDT

$75 of $725 raised.

Started raising funds on May 12, 2013

Mlewa is a 26-year-old motorcycle taxi driver in Mariakani, Kenya. He is married with two children and his wife provides the family with additional income from her retail shop. This marks Mlewa's second loan from KADET LTD to finance his business. He will use the loan to repair his motorcycle and buy stocks of sugar, cooking fat and rice for his wife's shop. Mlewa will use the anticipated profit to repay his loan and expand his wife's business. He hopes to have a successful business and happy life in the future.

Haron : Kenya

Sun, 12 May 2013 09:00:03 PDT

$75 of $850 raised.

Started raising funds on May 12, 2013

Haron owns a retail shop. He is now the proud father of one child. After being initially funded by KADET LTD he was able to start a grocery store with the profits he obtained from his shop. He is requesting another business loan to buy more cabbage, kale, tomatoes and spinach. He hopes to provide his child with the best education.

Veronica : Kenya

Sun, 12 May 2013 22:20:01 PDT

$150 of $1,200 raised.

Started raising funds on May 12, 2013

Veronica is 27 years old and from Naivasha. She is married to Karanja. They have two children that both attend school. She has a general shop which she has operated for the past four years. She has applied for her third loan from KADET LTD to enable her to increase her stock of sugar, maize, beans, and other goods. She paid her previous loan successfully. With the anticipated income, she plans to start practicing farming and to educate her children. She hopes to have several general stores in the near future.

Aska : Kenya

Mon, 13 May 2013 06:10:06 PDT

$150 of $725 raised.

Started raising funds on May 13, 2013

Aska is a 65-year-old mother from Migori County; she is married to Abisa and they have four children who are grown up. She has a "posho" (corn-grinding) mill within their location, a business that has been in operation for the last five years. She is applying for her second loan with KADET LTD, which she will use to purchase grains to sell in line with her "posho" mill. She will use the anticipated profit to plough back into the business. She hoping to progress in whatever she does for her family.

Leonida : Kenya

Mon, 13 May 2013 06:20:02 PDT

$100 of $975 raised.

Started raising funds on May 13, 2013

Leonida is a 49-year-old house decorator in Mishomuhoroni Mombasa, Kenya. She is a married mother who supports nine in their family. Her spouse brings in additional income. She has been in this business for the last three years and has done well. This marks her third time borrowing from KADET LTD to finance her business. She will use the loan to purchase decor materials of wall mats, chair cloths, and curtain material. She plans to use the anticipated profit to repay her loan and educate her children. She hopes her business will grow to give employment to the youth.

Chrispine : Kenya

Wed, 15 May 2013 06:10:05 PDT

$100 of $800 raised.

Started raising funds on May 15, 2013

Chrispine is a 32-year-old man from Homabay Town in the western part of Kenya. He is married to Zipporah, who is a business lady, and he has two children who are 6 and 1 year old. He sells fish at the market, a business he has been doing for the last 13 years. He makes a monthly income of KES 15,000. He has applied for his second loan with KADET Ltd., which he will use to purchase a new motorbike to help in running his business. He will use the anticipated profit to pay back the loan and increase the value of his stock. His dream is to be financially stable.

Joel : Kenya

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:00:03 PDT

$25 of $375 raised.

Started raising funds on May 17, 2013

Joel is 33 years old and married with one child. He has a money transfer service business in the town of Tala that he has been in operation for the past three years. He also sells credit cards as well as phone accessories. His business has been profitable. This will be his second loan term and he plans to use the loan to buy mobile phone accessories such as batteries, phone covers, phone chargers and earphones for sale. He will use the generated income to buy more phone accessories. He hopes to expand his business by opening a bigger phone sales shop in the area.

Kahindi : Kenya

Thu, 02 May 2013 05:00:02 PDT

$125 of $725 raised.

Started raising funds on May 2, 2013

Kahindi is a 47-year-old cafeteria owner in Kisimani, Mombasa. He is a married father of three children. He has been in this business for the last seven years and has done great. This marks his fourth borrowing from KADET LTD to finance his business. He will use the loan to purchase milk, sugar, new utensils and additional furniture for his cafeteria, and the anticipated profit will service his loan. He hopes to succeed in life.

Jackson : Kenya

Sun, 05 May 2013 11:00:23 PDT

$150 of $900 raised.

Started raising funds on May 5, 2013

Jackson is a single gentleman aged 28. He has been in the motorcycle business for the last two years making a monthly income of KES12,000. He learned about KADET Ltd. from other motorbike riders who are registered members and have been assisted financially by KADET Ltd. Jackson has acquired his first asset loan of KES 75,000 which will assist him in acquiring his own motorcycle. He will use the proceeds to meet his basic needs. He hopes to be able to save up enough to purchase another motorcycle.

Patrick : Kenya

Thu, 09 May 2013 06:00:02 PDT

$100 of $850 raised.

Started raising funds on May 9, 2013

Patrick is a 25-year-old motorcycle transporter; he is married to Martha. They are blessed with one child. He has been ferrying people using his motorcycle for the past three years with a monthly income of KES 10,500 which he uses to support his family. Patrick is applying for his third loan from KADET LTD after repaying the previous loans successfully. He will use the loan to repair the motorbike and buy enough fuel for the motorbike. With the expected profit from the business, he will open a retail shop for his wife. His hopes and dreams are to expand his business and that of his wife.

Benard : Kenya

Fri, 10 May 2013 08:00:03 PDT

$0 of $1,200 raised.

Started raising funds on May 10, 2013

Benard is 35 years old and a business man. He operates a retail shop, a business he has been running for the past four years. With this business he earns a monthly income of KES 8,900. He is requesting his third loan from KADET LTD, after having repaid his previous loans successfully. He plans to use the loan to purchase more washing detergents, cooking oil, salt and sugar to resell. He will use the anticipated profits to open a butchery. He hopes to have a well-established business.

Solomon : Kenya

Fri, 10 May 2013 08:40:01 PDT

$25 of $1,075 raised.

Started raising funds on May 10, 2013

Solomon's retail shop is doing very well. He is grateful to Kenya Agency for Development of Enterprise and Technology (KADET) for extending him financial support which has enabled him to stock his shop. His monthly income has increased to KES 19,500, which he uses to support his family. Solomon is requesting a third business loan to buy more stocks of sugar and washing detergents, in bulk. He will use the proceeds from the business to educate his children.

James : Kenya

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:50:02 PDT

$25 of $850 raised.

Started raising funds on May 10, 2013

James is a 23-year-old business man. He has been operating a motorcycle transport business for the past three years with a monthly income of 15,000 KES, which he uses to support his family. James is applying for his third loan from KADET LTD after repaying the previous loans successfully. He is glad for the financial support he has been receiving from KADET LTD. James will use the loan to open a salon business for his wife, Mary. His hopes and dreams are to be financially stable and to easily provide for his family's needs.

Paul : Kenya

Sat, 11 May 2013 17:20:07 PDT

$75 of $550 raised.

Started raising funds on May 11, 2013

Paul is a man of 34 years. He is married to Pauline and is a father of three children. He runs a taxi business in Kangemi and has been in this business for five years now. He gets a monthly income of 35,000 Kenyan shillings. This will be Paul's second loan with KADET LTD. He plans to use the entire loan to buy taxi accessories and also take the taxi for full service. In the future, he wants to educate his children.

Nicholas : Kenya

Sat, 11 May 2013 19:50:01 PDT

$75 of $725 raised.

Started raising funds on May 11, 2013

Nicholas is a 32-year-old spare parts dealer, in Bombolulu-Kisimani, Mombasa. He is a married father of two children. He has been in this business for the past three years and has done well. This loan marks his second borrowing from KADET LTD to finance his business. He will use the loan to purchase a stock of electronic spare parts, and motorcycle spare parts for his shop. The anticipated profit will help him service his loan and expand his shop. He hopes to have a better life with his family, in future.

George : Kenya

Sun, 12 May 2013 09:00:03 PDT

$0 of $975 raised.

Started raising funds on May 12, 2013

George, 48, is from the Usenge region in Siaya county. He is married to Nancy who helps in running the business. They have three children who are 15, 13 and 10 years old. He has a cosmetics shop within Usenge Town. He has been doing this business for the last three years and makes a monthly income of KES 30,000. He has applied for the third loan with KADET LTD, which he will use to purchase more products of cosmetics for resale. He will use the anticipated profit to grow his business. He has a dream of of growing her business into a large one and taking care of his family.

John : Kenya

Sun, 12 May 2013 16:20:03 PDT

$0 of $1,200 raised.

Started raising funds on May 12, 2013

John is applying for his second business loan, after having repaid his first loan successfully. He is still running his business as a shoe seller. His monthly income is now KES 22,000. He has applied for another loan, which he plans to use to purchase more shoes to stock his business and supply to his customers.

Wilson : Kenya

Mon, 13 May 2013 08:20:05 PDT

$0 of $875 raised.

Started raising funds on May 13, 2013

Wilson is 30 years old, married and has two children who are in school. He has been in the clothes business in Nakuru for the past five years. He has applied for his first loan from KADET Ltd. to enable him purchase more stock of clothes for sale. He was introduced to KADET Ltd. by a fellow client. With the anticipated profit, he hopes to pay school fees for his children. He hopes to open a boutique in the near future.

Joseph : Kenya

Mon, 13 May 2013 08:50:01 PDT

$25 of $725 raised.

Started raising funds on May 13, 2013

Joseph has been selling second-hand clothes for seven years, which helps him take care of his family by catering for their basic needs. He used the previous loans to expand his business which has stabilized. He is requesting his third loan for 60,000 KES, which he will use to purchase bed covers, bed sheets, and towels. Joseph will use his profits from his business to help him buy a piece of land and and build rental houses. His dream is to lead a good life.