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Sarah received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent
After a delayed insurance payout, Sarah is 4 months behind on rent and has a notice to vacate from the landlord.
🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya1,355 views
When my hours were cut in half in March, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $600.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by May, we must leave.
I've 2 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 extra hours at a market stall, and I'm applying for help from local services, but nothing will arrive in time without the rest of the gap covered here.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $600 goes:
• Utilities in arrears: $20
• Rent arrears (4 months): $460
• First month of rent as a buffer: $120
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- Sarah
- due date
- 2025-05-07
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Sarah
Wanted to say thank you properly. 81% funded and I made the first payment toward first month of rent as a buffer.
Update from Embakasi: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 15% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
12% there. I made the first payment toward rent arrears. Thank you.
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thinking of you and your family, Sarah. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 5 people at work. Blessings.
Wishing you the best. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Embakasi.
You're not alone, Sarah. Shared this with my family. Take care.
Keep going, Sarah. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't give up. Love from Giza
Wishing you peace. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Thane but we're thinking of you. Take care.