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Get Omondi back on the road: my pickup repair fund

Omondi drives for a living in Nairobi, and a broken rear axle has stopped all income for 10 weeks.

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Omondi Kimani Shayo
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Nairobi
I make my living with my pickup. 10 weeks ago the rear axle 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 younger brothers and sisters. Before the breakdown I worked twelve hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next four 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: • Towing and inspection: $15 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $20 • Labor charges: $65 Glad we found this place. - Omondi
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    Exceeded expectations

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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    Exactly what I needed

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

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    Exceeded expectations

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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    Changed my perspective

    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.

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    Great help in a difficult time

    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.

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  • Gunawan Agus Hartono

    small businesses are the heart of Nairobi. Hope you're open again soon. Please keep us posted. Love from Jerusalem!

    • Sarah M. Gonzales

      Best of luck, Omondi. Hope you make a strong comeback. I'll check back for the next update.

      • Samanthi Samarasinghe

        Thinking of you, Omondi. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't give up.

        • Sơn Trung Tong

          Thinking of you, Omondi. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out

          • Alexander T. Lucas

            shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Nairobi.

            • Daniel Marcos Leite

              Wishing you the best, Omondi. Small businesses are the heart of Nairobi. Hope you're open again soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Nairobi!

              • Elena E. Legaspi

                thanks for sharing this, Omondi. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

                • Roman M. Diaz

                  take care. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care.

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