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Keep a roof over Esther's head in Embakasi
A cut in working hours left Esther short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.
🇰🇪 Embakasi, Nairobi, Kenya1,090 views
After a car accident that kept me from work for 4 weeks, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a termination letter 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 November, we must leave.
I have three school-aged children 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 night deliveries, 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 (3 months): $410
• Late fees and court costs: $55
• Utilities in arrears: $55
• First month of rent as a buffer: $180
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Esther
- due date
- 2026-10-04
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Sending good thoughts, Esther. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My husband and I read this together. Take care.
Thinking of you. Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Rawalpindi.
rooting for you. I hope things turn around soon. I'll check back for the next update
Sending love. Hope this works out for you. Put this on a community board in Riyadh this morning. Thinking of Embakasi.
shared this with my family. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Nairobi.