Skip to content
HelpBLESS
Join free
Browse needsPeopleFeedDonationsHow it worksPost a needSign in
Bills & expensesEmergency & crisisUrgent

Keep the water on at Irene's home in Nairobi

Irene is behind on water bills after losing my job in December and needs $150 to avoid a shut-off.

Anywhere in the world594 views
Irene Irene Kato
Email verified
Nairobi
The water account is 2 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on April unless I pay $150. I have never been late before losing my job in December. I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $25 first, which I don't have. I live with a newborn, and going through the cold months without water isn't safe. The children would have no light to study by. I'm working on getting back on my feet, and will pay forward whatever help I can once I'm steady. Every dollar goes to the account in Irene's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates. Where the $150 goes: • Electricity arrears: $105 • Reconnection and late fees: $20 • Down payment on a payment plan: $25 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
due date
2026-04-02
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

Updates from Irene

  1. We're at 50% thanks to 2 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 33% funded and the plan for electricity arrears is now scheduled.

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Hye-won Eun-kyung Moon 🇰🇷 · $26

    “Hope this helps. Shared with friends too. - Seoul”

  • Satish E. Thakur 🇮🇳 · $25

    “From my family to yours. From Aurangabad with love. - Aurangabad”

  • Maria Hall 🇺🇸 · $50

Reviews

Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.

No reviews yet.

Questions & comments

Ask before you give. Email-verified members can comment and ask questions - no donation needed.

Sign in or create a free account to join the conversation.

  • Gianna K. CastilloQuestion

    Is there anything that isn't money that would help Irene?

    • Irene Irene KatoOwnerAnswer

      Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about electricity arrears, advice is welcome too. Thanks, that means a lot.

  • Raymond G. Merritt

    So sorry you're going through this. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon.

    • Igor Dudek

      Keep going, Irene. Your post was clear and honest.

      $101 raised of $150

      Give

      More people who need help