Microlending in Kenya

Denver-Nairobi Sister Cities supports Kiva – a micro-loan organization financially aiding people who wish to start or grow a business, go to school, and to realize their potential.

 Through Denver-Nairobi Sister Cities donations to Kiva, great things are happening for smart, passionate Nairobians!!

For Jackline, Stephen, Mercy and Evangeline, Kiva’s microlending has given them the opportunity to use their business savvy, intellect, and determination to achieve their dreams.

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Jackline has owned and financed her beauty salon for over 10 years with help from four re-paid Kiva loans.

 

Mercy, a wife and mother of 2, uses the assets from her retail clothing shop to finance her childrens’ education.

 

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Stephen used his micro-loan to enroll in Strathmore University for a degree in Informatics and Computer Science. He has an A- GPA!!

 

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Evangeline owns and operates a shamba (Swahili for farm) that provides corn, sugar, and flour for her local community.

 

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