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Get Joyce back on the road: my taxi repair fund

Joyce drives for a living in Embakasi, and a broken gearbox has stopped all income for 8 weeks.

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Joyce Eunice Mugisha
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Embakasi
I make my living with my taxi. 8 weeks ago the gearbox failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $250. 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 family of five. Before the breakdown I worked eleven 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. All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal. Where the $250 goes: • gearbox replacement (parts): $130 • Labor charges: $35 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $50 • Towing and inspection: $35 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Joyce
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  • Isabelle N. Hawkins

    So sorry you're going through this, Joyce. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

    • Luca E. CrawfordPhoto verified

      Keep going. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 13 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Embakasi.

      • Siti Tika Harahap

        Thinking of you, Joyce. Shared it with a few friends. Take care

        • Anisa Ani Pratama

          I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

          • Jabu H. Joubert

            Thinking of you, Joyce. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Embakasi.

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