Location: Embul Bul, Kenya,
Africa
Age: 53
Business: “St. Maria Baking”:
Baking and Selling Small Cakes
Loan Amount: 10,500ksh or
$140
Personal and Family Information:
Single mother who cares for 9 children under the age of 18
Zippora Muthoni is currently raising 9 children under the age of
18. These children are grandchildren and nieces and nephews from
deceased relatives and at least one of the younger children is
HIV+. In her previous work, she collected scrap metal for
resale.
Ms. Muthoni would like to open a business to bake and sell small
cakes and needs 10,500ksh ($140) to purchase materials including a
sand oven, tins, utensils and food items such as flour and sugar.
She will begin producing cakes as soon as these items are
purchased. This business will help her care for her family. She
hopes to collaborate with her church and nearby shops to ensure
success in her business. Her reputation is strong in the community
as she was highly recommended by her parish priest and community
members.