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Keep a roof over Macharia's head in Nakuru
A notice to vacate arrived last week. Macharia needs $600 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Nakuru.
🇰🇪 Nakuru, Nakuru, Kenya1,196 views
When my hours were cut in half in June, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $600.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by September, we must leave.
I have two young 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 two part-time jobs, 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 $600 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $330
• Late fees and court costs: $60
• Utilities in arrears: $30
• First month of rent as a buffer: $180
Glad we found this place.
- Macharia
- due date
- 2025-09-20
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Hang in there, Macharia. This could happen to any of us. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Tarkwa this morning. All the best.