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Get Imani back on the road: my school-run minibus repair fund

Imani drives for a living in Kasarani, and a broken fuel pump has stopped all income for 7 weeks.

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Imani Swai
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Kasarani
I make my living with my school-run minibus. 7 weeks ago the fuel pump failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $100. Without the vehicle I earn nothing. I have been borrowing from friends to pay rent, and now I have run out of people to ask. I support my wife and our newborn. Before the breakdown I worked ten hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next three months if I can just get the vehicle working. I have a written estimate from a certified mechanic and will upload it here. I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update. Where the $100 goes: โ€ข Road tax and insurance renewal: $30 โ€ข Towing and inspection: $25 โ€ข Labor charges: $45 Thank you so much. - Imani

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  • How is Imani doing now?

    • hang in there, Imani. Hope you make a strong comeback. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.

      • Good luck, Imani. Looking forward to the next update. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

        • Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Kasarani

          • Imani SwaiOwnerAnswer

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

        • Thanks for sharing this. Hope you make a strong comeback. Take care

          • Sending love, Imani. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

            • Hope things get better soon. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care.

              • is there any paperwork, like the mechanic's estimate, that backs this up?

                • Imani SwaiOwnerAnswer

                  I do, the mechanic's estimate is with the HelpBLESS team. Happy to answer anything else about it. Fair thing to want to know.

              • Cameron C. CraigID verified

                Small businesses are the heart of Kasarani. Hope you're open again soon. Thinking of Kasarani.

                • Small businesses are the heart of Kasarani. Hope you're open again soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care.

                  • Take care. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Kasarani

                    • Sending strength, Imani. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best.

                      • gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Amritsar.

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