How Kshs. 50 Transformed the Life of a Mumias Poultry Farmer
Sometimes extraordinary things happen to ordinary people doing extraordinary work. That is the story of Dorcas Wanga, a poultry farmer from Mumias, whose journey from a KES 50 deposit to becoming I&M Bank’s first millionaire winner is rewriting what’s possible.
In just two weeks, Dorcas went from opening a Solo Biz Account at I&M Bank’s Kakamega branch to winning KES 1 million in the I&M Bank Shinda Millioni campaign. The competition was designed to celebrate and reward small business owners and sole proprietors across Kenya.
For Dorcas, the prize money is life-changing. She plans to use it to expand her poultry business and has a bold vision for the future.
“I see myself as a large farmer and a large landowner in the next five years. I advise all small business owners to deposit more and win more,” says Dorcas.
About the Shinda Millioni Campaign
The I&M Bank Shinda Millioni campaign rewards customers who make deposits from their Personal Accounts into the Solo Biz Account. Every KES 2,000 deposited earns 1 point, and the more points you collect, the higher your chances of winning.
About the Solo Biz Account
The Solo Biz Account is tailored to support small businesses and sole proprietors with features that make banking simpler and more rewarding.
Key benefits include:
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No minimum balance requirement
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No monthly maintenance fees
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Eligibility to borrow up to KES 5 million through unsecured facilities
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Free Bank-to-M-PESA transfers
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Free standing order setup
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Daily SMS and email transaction alerts
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Access to relationship managers and networking forums
“We have made it easy for small business owners to open an account. We also make it possible for you to grow through various offerings,” says Eunice Kinyanjui, Head of MSMEs, I&M Bank Kenya.
The account also comes with personalized rewards and a service guarantee for RTGS and SWIFT transfers (subject to terms and conditions).
A Story of Possibility
For Dorcas, what began as a simple banking decision has opened doors to possibilities she had only dreamed of. Her story is proof that with the right banking partner, even the smallest deposits can lead to big wins.
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