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Back to business - Ochieng's comeback in Nairobi

A fish stall in Nairobi needs help replacing a freezer and scales after a break-in.

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Ochieng Kioko Kyagulanyi
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Nairobi
For four years I have run a fish stall in Nairobi. In August, a break-in took a freezer and scales. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Wednesday, and I employed 3 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 $200 goes: โ€ข Shop repairs and licensing: $110 โ€ข Initial stock: the first catch: $50 โ€ข Working capital for the first month: $40 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Ochieng

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  • Josefa R. Chรกvez ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ยท $77

    โ€œPraying for you. My colleague told me about this one. - Iztapalapaโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $25

    โ€œPraying for you. I'm in Salem, thinking of you. - Salemโ€

  • Katherine R. Wells ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $20

    โ€œHope things get better. From Seattle with love.โ€

  • Travis Reyes ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $20
  • Shima Joya Uddin ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $20
  • Mi-sook So-yeon Jeon ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $19.50

    โ€œYou got this. Thought of Ochieng all day after reading this. - Mapoโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $15

    โ€œFrom my family to yours. My mother told me about this one. - Seongnamโ€

  • Jonathan D. Schwartz ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $10

    โ€œFrom my family to yours. My father told me about this one. - Torontoโ€

  • Arjen Meijer ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ ยท $10
  • Kathleen D. Velasco ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $10
  • Tithi Lipi Mia ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $10
  • Enrique L. Guzmรกn ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $6

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3.4(7 reviews)

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  • Gopal Sundaram๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified donor
    Exceeded expectations

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Samira Basma Hegazy๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆVerified donor
    Exceeded expectations

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Esteban H. Ortiz๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified helper
    Changed my perspective

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Mariusz Kacper Nowakowski๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑVerified helper
    Exactly what I needed

    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.

  • Shima Bithi Biswas๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified donor
    Very responsive and caring

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Adeline Lynch๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified helper
    Genuine person with a big heart

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Lakshmi P. Raju๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Quick response, great follow-up

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

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  • rooting for you, Ochieng. Hope this works out for you

    • rooting for you, Ochieng. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Vancouver

      • Sending love, Ochieng. Your post was clear and honest. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care.

        • Praying for you. Hope the shop reopens soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care

          • Aarav D. VermaPhoto verified

            Hope it all works out. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Nairobi

            • Wishing you the best, Ochieng. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings.

              • hang in there. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Paris.

                • sending strength, Ochieng. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Nairobi.

                  • Hang in there. Looking forward to the next update. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best

                    • Thinking of you, Ochieng. Looking forward to the next update. Please keep us posted. All the best

                      • So sorry you're going through this, Ochieng. Shared it with a few friends. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Hubballi.

                        • Sending good thoughts. Small businesses are the heart of Nairobi. Hope you're open again soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Caruaru.

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