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Back to business - Mukasa's comeback in Embakasi

A barbershop in Embakasi needs help replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors after floodwater.

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช Embakasi, Nairobi, Kenya1,192 views
Mukasa Njoroge Kipchoge
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Embakasi
For six years I have run a barbershop in Embakasi. In July, floodwater took clippers, chairs and mirrors. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Wednesday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 weeks. This business pays my children's school fees and rent. I have already started working from home in small ways, but I can't meet orders without proper equipment. Every contribution brings me closer to reopening, and I promise to post photos as I buy each item. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $850 goes: โ€ข Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $480 โ€ข Initial stock: supplies: $140 โ€ข Shop repairs and licensing: $115 โ€ข Working capital for the first month: $115 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Mukasa

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    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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  • So sorry you're going through this, Mukasa. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings.

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