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Keep a roof over Macharia's head in Kasarani

After a delayed insurance payout, Macharia is 2 months behind on rent and has a final eviction notice from the landlord.

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Macharia Kiprop Githinji
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Kasarani
When the textile factory closed in May, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $650. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by July, we must leave. I have a toddler and a baby 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. 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 $650 goes: • Rent arrears (2 months): $400 • Late fees and court costs: $40 • Utilities in arrears: $65 • First month of rent as a buffer: $145 With deep gratitude, Macharia
due date
2026-08-24
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Macharia

  1. We're at 37% thanks to 13 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

  2. Small update. $70 so far, the plan for first month of rent as a buffer is now scheduled.

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  • Muhammad Rizwan Abbasi 🇵🇰 · $100
  • Alice F. Li 🇺🇸 · $50

    “Sending love. Thought of Macharia all day after reading this. - Yonkers”

  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $30

    “God bless. Hope you get the rest soon. - Warangal”

  • Ganesh A. Iyer 🇮🇳 · $30

    “Hope this helps. Thought of Macharia all day after reading this.”

  • Kingsley Coker 🇳🇬 · $30
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  • Gloria P. Ray 🇺🇸 · $25
  • Barasa Mwangi Kipchoge 🇰🇪 · $25
  • Pedro A. Ochoa 🇪🇸 · $25

    “Good luck. Hope the July deadline works out. - Alicante”

  • Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $25

    “Keep your head up. Please keep us posted. - Swansea”

  • Akua Hannah Acheampong 🇬🇭 · $25
  • João João Miranda 🇧🇷 · $20

    “Hope it all works out. Hope you get the rest soon. - Ribeirão Preto”

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  • Chai Weerasak Sukhum 🇹🇭 · $10

    “All the best. My neighbor told me about this one. - Phuket”

  • Nimra Hina Rana 🇵🇰 · $10

    “Thought of Macharia all day after reading this. - Multan”

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    Amazing support system

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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  • Addison N. Hawkins

    hope things get better soon, Macharia. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. God bless.

    • Yinka Segun Yusuf

      sending good thoughts, Macharia. Hope you get there. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.

      • Patrizia Donatella Grassi

        Thinking of you, Macharia. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together.

        • Zlata Irina Ponomarenko

          Praying for you, Macharia. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

          • Anna HicksPhoto verified

            Wishing you peace, Macharia. Shared this with my family. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Blessings.

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