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Kariuki needs my motorbike repaired to get back to work in Likoni
Kariuki's my motorbike is Kariuki's only source of income and needs a suspension replacement costing $150.
🇰🇪 Mombasa, Kenya352 views
I make my living with my motorbike. 7 weeks ago the suspension failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $150. 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 six 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 $150 goes:
• suspension replacement (parts): $95
• Towing and inspection: $10
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $45
Glad we found this place.
- Kariuki
Updates from Kariuki
Thank you all. We're at 75% now ($113). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.
Thank you all. We're at 20% now ($30). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.
Update from Likoni: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 20% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Kariuki
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. suspension replacement (parts) is the biggest at $95.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 13 people at work. Love from Cầu Giấy.
Your post was clear and honest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best!
hope you make a strong comeback. Take care!
Hang in there, Kariuki. Hope the shop reopens soon. Please keep us posted.
hang in there. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Niterói.