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Don't let Macharia's family go through the rainy season without electricity

Help Macharia cover an overdue electricity bill so the household stays safe this the rainy season.

🇰🇪 Embakasi, Nairobi, Kenya1,013 views
Macharia Byaruhanga Mwangi
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Embakasi
The electricity account is 3 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on November unless I pay $100. I have never been late before losing my job in August. I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $20 first, which I don't have. I live with a parent on oxygen therapy, and going through the rainy season without electricity isn't safe. The children would have no light to study by. I'm working on getting back on my feet, and will pay forward whatever help I can once I'm steady. Every dollar goes to the account in Macharia's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates. Where the $100 goes: • Utility arrears: $40 • Reconnection and late fees: $30 • Down payment on a payment plan: $30 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Macharia
due date
2026-10-12
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

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  • Cláudia Patrícia Rodrigues

    looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 23 people at work.

    • Marina Anna Tkachenko

      Thanks for sharing this, Macharia. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Embakasi

      • Opio Wekesa MwangiID verified

        good luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. It's not much but it's yours. God bless

        • Jack A. DavidsonID verified

          a secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best.

          • Kimberly G. Bowers

            Best of luck, Macharia. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.

            • Sandeep W. Mehra

              Thinking of you, Macharia. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Please keep us posted. All the best.

              • Hana Hana Youssef

                best of luck. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Lahore.

                • Fitri Hani Hidayat

                  Hang in there, Macharia. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Blessings.

                  • Uma F. SivakumarID verified

                    Hope it all works out, Macharia. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Cincinnati this morning. Blessings.

                    • Samira Hiba Gaber

                      Best of luck. Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Surabaya so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Embakasi.

                      • Ignacio B. Gutiérrez

                        I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Nairobi

                        • Carmen M. Muñoz

                          Praying for you, Macharia. Looking forward to the next update. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. God bless.

                          • Rubina Anika SheikhPhoto verified

                            It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Auckland.

                            • Sebastian T. Jackson

                              Sending good thoughts, Macharia. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My neighbor in Newcastle donated after I showed her your page. Blessings.

                              • Galina Galina Grigoriev

                                Sending strength, Macharia. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon

                                • Kimberly F. Gordon

                                  Sending strength, Macharia. Hope this works out for you.

                                  • Danjuma Kayode Salami

                                    everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Marseille

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