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Keep a roof over Akello's head in Kasarani
After the loss of a second income, Akello is 2 months behind on rent and has a final eviction notice from the landlord.
🇰🇪 Kasarani, Nairobi, Kenya1,621 views
After a sudden layoff at the packaging plant, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Friday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $700.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by October, we must leave.
I have a teenager still in school at home. Moving isn't just an expense - it would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else.
I have started working weekend shifts, and I'm applying for help from local services, but nothing will arrive in time without the rest of the gap covered here.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $700 goes:
• Rent arrears (2 months): $450
• Late fees and court costs: $40
• Utilities in arrears: $65
• First month of rent as a buffer: $145
Thanks for reading all this.
- due date
- 2026-11-28
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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So sorry you're going through this, Akello. Shared it with a few friends. I'll check back for the next update
Wishing you peace. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Wish I lived closer to Badagry so I could bring a meal. All the best
Wishing you the best, Akello. This could happen to any of us
You're not alone, Akello. Shared this with my family. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings
Rooting for you, Akello. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
This could happen to any of us. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Kasarani.
Stay strong. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless.
Wishing you peace. Your post was clear and honest. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Kasarani
Praying for you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Put this on a community board in Addis Ababa this morning.
Keep going. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Faisalabad.
Sending love, Akello. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best.
Thanks for sharing this, Akello. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Take care.
Sending good thoughts, Akello. I hope things turn around soon. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out
Thanks for sharing this, Akello. Hope this works out for you. Take care.
Hope things get better soon, Akello. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Johannesburg.
Wishing you the best, Akello. Looking forward to the next update. I hope October is when things finally get easier.
you're not alone. Looking forward to the next update. Don't give up. Love from Biratnagar
thinking of you. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My husband and I read this together. God bless.
take care, Akello. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Ballarat.
Rooting for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings
Praying for you, Akello. I hope things turn around soon. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Hope it all works out, Akello. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Kasarani
Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Greetings from Jakarta Barat.
Hang in there, Akello. Gave what I could, wish it was more. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.
Hang in there, Akello. This could happen to any of us. Love from Munich.
Keep going, Akello. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps.
thanks for sharing this. Hope you get there. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
Thanks for sharing this. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
sending love, Akello. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Derry.