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Keep a roof over Kariuki's head in Kasarani
A sudden layoff left Kariuki short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.
🇰🇪 Kasarani, Nairobi, Kenya1,097 views
After a car accident that kept me from work for 6 weeks, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $550.
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 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 evenings as a cleaner, and I'm applying for help from local services, but nothing will arrive in time without the rest of the gap covered here.
Funds go to the landlord and nowhere else. Any amount left over after the arrears are cleared will go toward next month's rent.
Where the $550 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $350
• Late fees and court costs: $45
• Utilities in arrears: $40
• First month of rent as a buffer: $115
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Kariuki
- due date
- 2026-10-31
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Kariuki
Good news. Because of your gifts ($88 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
- Chao Jie Fan 🇺🇸 · $15
- Anonymous 🇳🇱 · $30
- Andrei Maksym Savchenko 🇺🇦 · $15
“Hang in there. Thought of Kariuki all day after reading this.”
- Peyton Vasquez 🇺🇸 · $5
- Keith M. Morgan 🇦🇺 · $5
“Happy to help. Please keep us posted. - Ballarat”
- Abril M. Díaz 🇦🇷 · $3
- Sakshi D. Deshpande 🇮🇳 · $30
- Peter Mukasa Athumani 🇰🇪 · $30
- Musyoka Ochieng Ngowi 🇰🇪 · $25
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Rooting for you, Kariuki. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't be hard on yourself for asking
Rooting for you. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Greetings from Bronx
thanks for sharing this, Kariuki. Gave what I could, wish it was more. God bless!
Hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Kasarani
Wishing you the best, Kariuki. This could happen to any of us. Take care.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Cebu City.
You're not alone, Kariuki. Hope you get there. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you
Wishing you the best. Shared it with a few friends. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Addis Ababa.