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Keep a roof over Neema's head in Eldoret

A delayed insurance payout left Neema short on rent for 2 months; help us stay in our home.

🇰🇪 Eldoret, Uasin Gishu, Kenya1,590 views
Neema Namukasa Maina
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Eldoret
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Friday a 10-day notice to quit 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 August, 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 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. 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): $450 • Late fees and court costs: $55 • Utilities in arrears: $35 • First month of rent as a buffer: $110 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
due date
2026-08-19
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

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  • Vikas W. Kapoor🇮🇳Verified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Pravin B. Mokoena🇿🇦Verified donor
    Patient and understanding

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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    Really cared about my situation

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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  • Ramesh B. GowdaID verified

    Stay strong. Your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from New Orleans.

    • Asuka Himari MatsumotoPhoto verified

      Praying for you. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Take care.

      • Yuki Ryota Hasegawa

        hang in there. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless

        • Manal AbbasPhoto verified

          Wishing you the best. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings.

          • Dawid Olszewski

            Thanks for sharing this, Neema. Looking forward to the next update. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Rio de Janeiro.

            • Edgardo F. CastilloQuestion

              Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Neema!

              • Taslima Puja Parvez

                Stay strong, Neema. Your post was clear and honest. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Tarkwa.

                • Murugan Pillai

                  Hope things get better soon, Neema. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Auckland.

                  • Harsh M. JatPhoto verified

                    Wishing you peace, Neema. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best.

                    • Clive Edwards

                      hang in there, Neema. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Please keep us posted.

                      • Javier Treviño

                        Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless

                        • Ethan Evans

                          So sorry you're going through this. I hope things turn around soon. I'll check back for the next update. All the best!

                          • Declan D. Duncan

                            so sorry you're going through this. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My husband and I read this together.

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