Agnes is the president of the Tuhimzane group, She is 60, married with 4 adult children, all schooled and her husband is a teacher.
She has been running a general sore since 2000, with start up funds from her husband. She has been taking Hekima loans which have increased her business. This loan will enable her to stock up on first need items, Her only problem is a lack of customers.
She wants to be able to look after her family and thanks Hekima for its support of non-bankable womem during the Covid crisis. She is the only group member shown as they respect social distance distancing.
In this group: Agnes, Adela, Apoline, Egenia, Chantal, Charlotte, Abina, Ishara, Nelly, Christine, Scolastique, Pendeza, Opportune, Odette, Pascaline, Christine, Jeanette, Sylvie, Aminnata, Machozi, Marceline, Kashibondo, Ngalya, Berna, Dorcas, Esperance, Domitile, Clarisse
Translated from French by Kiva volunteer Tim Gibson. View original language description.