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My motorbike: Akoth's only way to earn a living
Akoth's my motorbike is Akoth's only source of income and needs a gearbox replacement costing $300.
🇰🇪 Kakamega, Kakamega, Kenya1,130 views
I make my living with my motorbike. 3 weeks ago the gearbox failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $300. Without the vehicle I earn nothing.
I have been borrowing from friends to pay rent, and now I have run out of people to ask.
I support my younger brothers and sisters. Before the breakdown I worked nine hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next four months if I can just get the vehicle working.
I have a written estimate from a certified mechanic and will upload it here.
I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update.
Where the $300 goes:
• gearbox replacement (parts): $220
• Labor charges: $25
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $35
• Towing and inspection: $20
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Updates from Akoth
Quick update: $110 raised so far (37%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Update from Kakamega: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 54% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Update from Kakamega: we've started the first stage. We're at 25% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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