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mtaalam
#21 Posted : Thursday, June 11, 2009 8:34:00 AM
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And what of these guys on the road with similar stories about how they came for a job that never materialized and have no bus fare (20/-) or had come to see a family member for cash but could not be reached?

Am I the only one who encounters these guys or what? How can you tell a genuine one?

The best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago. The second best time is now.
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Marty
#22 Posted : Thursday, June 11, 2009 8:52:00 AM
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@mtalaam,

I always thot those who borrow bus fare were genuine until the same guy borrowed me on two consecutive days outside Telposta towers using the same story. I almost beat him up..

..wise as a serpent,humble as a dove
When I admire the wonder of a sunset or the beauty
of the moon, my soul expands in worship of the Creator.
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wangura
#23 Posted : Thursday, June 11, 2009 9:42:00 AM
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Also had the same guy ask me for bus fare when parking in tao..ati he's from Thika going to Rongai blablabla. Then another day he meets me in tao and raps the same story again.Lol! I got so worked up!
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starr
#24 Posted : Thursday, June 11, 2009 9:58:00 AM
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the perennial borrower was a trick i figured kitambo. just stand in certain busy areas in town and watch them at the game. most were women. they would approach like ten people then go round the block before approaching another ten people. i have no time for them and i tell them as much. even had one man claiming he was from kibera threaten the wrath of god upon me for refusing to assist him. ha! it is a pity that the bad apples have ruined the chances of anyone who may have had a genuine need.
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Sasha
#25 Posted : Thursday, June 11, 2009 11:08:00 AM
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You guys have reminded me! Back in the day,one of those bubus who walk around estates asking people to donate to their 'cause' came to our house. My bro shook his head to indicate he didn't have anything for him. Then he made sure he'd walked away far enough, then shouted, 'kujia pesa, nimepata change'!

The bubu came sprinting back to collect the money from my bro and he promptly got quite a vicious ass-whopping! Never saw him after that!


Immorality: The morality of those who are having a better time!
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manziwamtaa
#26 Posted : Thursday, June 11, 2009 2:03:00 PM
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One,do not lend money to someone you have not dealt with financially - I learnt this the hard way - a pal calls me to bail him out,send money to his clearing agent so that his goods leave the port,he will send money via western union. That was easter,am still waiting.

Two - only lend money you are willing to lose. Dont be afraid to ask the person 'Will I see this money again?' then they can tell you whether you will or you won't. Take calculated risks.
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Wendz
#27 Posted : Friday, June 12, 2009 7:06:00 AM
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I have learnt a few tips on the way......

1. KYC - know your customer.... the way he handles his money,spending styles,payment of usual bills like rent etc.... if he is careless with his/hers,he/she will be worse with yours... Often,you will find the perennial defaulters are the fellas who will always have issues with say landlords,powercuts,water being cut,gari inaishia petroli kwa njia... they do not respect and honor their obligations
2. Only lend (especially to friends and relatives) what you are willing to loose.
3. Commit your funds - you can not lend what you dont have
4. if a friend borrows you to do business,give at a % of it... after all,he/she is using your money to make money...
5. Die for the one who can die for you - if someone cant die for you,forget the sacrifice (dying here i mean sacrificing,going the extra mile etc and it doesnt have to be material!! Sacrificing your time is much more valuable than money/material things if you knw what i mean) - we all have friends like that... they will expect you to go the extra mile for them,but they wont bat an eyelid for you!!!!
6. Give a time frame of when you want your money back... preferrably,let the borrower say when he can give back (reasonable time) then hold him at his word.
7. Dont forget to learn your lessons.......

Some deals are like glass. Sometimes it's better to leave them broken than try to hurt yourself putting it back together.
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mwenza
#28 Posted : Friday, June 12, 2009 7:50:00 AM
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@wendz ......Thanx 4 ua points,a good number of the borrowers talk of repaying 'next week' but come the 'next week' they start giving me all manner of xcuses.

NEVER HONOUR A PROMISE THAT PUTS YOU AT A DISADVANTAGE!!!
IF YOU EXPECT ME TO POST ANYTHING POSITIVE ABOUT ASENO, YOU MAY AS WELL SIT ON A PIN
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mtaalam
#29 Posted : Friday, June 12, 2009 8:25:00 AM
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@mwenza,
So true! 'I'll pay you next week' is the most common line you could almost complete the sentence yourself!

The best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago. The second best time is now.
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Mr Fish
#30 Posted : Friday, June 12, 2009 9:50:00 AM
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to know genuine street borrowers; just escort them to a police station for assistance. if they come - sure they shall be helped.


\Mr fish
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