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Keep a roof over Okello's head in Arusha

A notice to vacate arrived last week. Okello needs $300 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Arusha.

🇹🇿 Arusha, Arusha, Tanzania378 views
Okello John Kipchoge
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Arusha
After a sudden layoff at the bakery, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $300. 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 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 $300 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $200 • Late fees and court costs: $20 • Utilities in arrears: $20 • First month of rent as a buffer: $60 If you're reading this, thank you.
due date
2026-11-08
bill type
Rent arrears

Updates from Okello

  1. We're at 64% thanks to 4 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

  2. Quick update: $145 raised so far (48%). I made the first payment toward late fees and court costs. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  • Shakil Mizanur Paul 🇮🇳 · $10
  • Kamal Indika Wijesinghe 🇱🇰 · $50
  • Corinne Simone Bourgeois 🇫🇷 · $100
  • Anonymous 🇧🇷 · $25
  • Rakesh L. Bajwa 🇮🇳 · $46
  • Dipika B. Phadke 🇮🇳 · $20
  • Anonymous 🇧🇷 · $25
  • Novi Dewi Wijaya 🇮🇩 · $100

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  • sending good thoughts, Okello. I hope things turn around soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

    $376 raised of $300

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