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Keep the electricity on at Awino's home in Mbale

Awino is behind on electricity bills after a reduction in hours and needs $150 to avoid a shut-off.

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Awino Irene Rashidi
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Mbale
The electricity account is 3 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on October unless I pay $150. I have never been late before a reduction in hours. I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $15 first, which I don't have. I live with an elderly mother, and going through winter without electricity isn't safe. We would also lose the ability to run the medical equipment at home. I'm working on getting back on my feet, and will pay forward whatever help I can once I'm steady. The money will go directly to the utility provider, and I'll post the paid statement here. Where the $150 goes: โ€ข Electricity arrears: $85 โ€ข Reconnection and late fees: $25 โ€ข Down payment on a payment plan: $40 Thank you for reading my story. - Awino
due date
2026-09-28
bill type
Utility arrears
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  • Swapnil D. Jadhav

    Hope things get better soon. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Dwarka.

    • Sรฉrgio Miranda

      Thanks for sharing this, Awino. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Love from Bergamo

      • Vasile Petru StoicaPhoto verified

        Best of luck, Awino. I hope things turn around soon.

        • Rima Dalia Siddiqui

          you're not alone, Awino. Hope you get there. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Mbale

          • Byaruhanga Kimani KipropAddress verified

            Praying for you, Awino. Looking forward to the next update. Please keep us posted. All the best

            • Theresa Beatrice Twum

              Best of luck, Awino. This could happen to any of us. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings.

              • Hแบฃi Hoร ng Lieu

                I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Madrid.

                • Maverick D. Myers

                  hope it all works out. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Jakarta.

                  • Radha M. Dwivedi

                    Rooting for you. 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

                    • Samuel C. Rivera

                      Wishing you peace, Awino. This could happen to any of us. God bless.

                      • Dylan MartinezPhoto verified

                        Good luck. This could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Mbale.

                        • Patrick GroรŸ

                          Thinking of you and your family, Awino. Hope this works out for you. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Messina.

                          • Jae-won Dong-hyun Choi

                            Thinking of you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Prayagraj!

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