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Don't let Macharia's family go through winter without water

Help Macharia cover an overdue water bill so the household stays safe this winter.

🇰🇪 Kikuyu, Kiambu, Kenya2,059 views
Macharia Githinji Kimani
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Kikuyu
The water account is 3 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on April unless I pay $100. I have never been late before a reduction in hours. I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $30 first, which I don't have. I live with a parent on oxygen therapy, and going through winter without water isn't safe. Without it we can't refrigerate insulin and food, or keep the house at a safe temperature. I'm working on getting back on my feet, and will pay forward whatever help I can once I'm steady. The money will go directly to the utility provider, and I'll post the paid statement here. Where the $100 goes: • Utility arrears: $55 • Reconnection and late fees: $25 • Down payment on a payment plan: $20 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Macharia
due date
2026-04-28
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

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  • Công Ho

    Thinking of you and your family. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My neighbor in Pune donated after I showed her your page.

    • Ella C. Hill

      You're not alone, Macharia. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

      • Stepan MazurQuestion

        is there anything that isn't money that would help Macharia?

        • Macharia Githinji KimaniOwnerAnswer

          Thank you. If you're in Kikuyu I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great.

      • Stephanie Carr

        Thinking of you, Macharia. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. God bless.

        • Galih Galih Kusuma

          Wishing you peace, Macharia. I hope things turn around soon.

          • Frank C. Contreras

            Thanks for sharing this, Macharia. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home!

            • Julieta P. BenítezPhoto verified

              Hang in there. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Kikuyu

              • Yasir Ali Orakzai

                Hope things get better soon, Macharia. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Los Angeles!

                • Basma Salma Badawi

                  rooting for you. Hope this works out for you. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care!

                  • Seung-woo Byung-hun Moon

                    Good luck. Hope you get there. Thinking of Kikuyu.

                    • Abubakar Usman Salami

                      Stay strong, Macharia. Shared it with a few friends

                      • Taner Arda Keskin

                        Best of luck. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Sent it to 36 people at work. Greetings from Casablanca.

                        • Fadi Nabil Lotfy

                          take care, Macharia. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Take care.

                          • Victor Festus OnyeamaID verified

                            thinking of you, Macharia. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Take care

                            • Adhiambo Nafula Mushi

                              shared this with my family. Put this on a community board in Siliguri this morning.

                              • Jameson W. NunezID verified

                                Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Saket.

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