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Start-up fund for Muthoni: reopening a phone repair counter after a fire in the building

Muthoni has run a phone repair counter for four years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $750 will put it back on its feet.

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช 80115, Likoni, Mombasa, Kenya1,527 views
Muthoni Lubega
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Likoni
For four years I have run a phone repair counter in Likoni. In July, a fire in the building took a soldering station and testing tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Tuesday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 weeks. This business pays my children's school fees and rent. I have already started working from home in small ways, but I can't meet orders without proper equipment. Every contribution brings me closer to reopening, and I promise to post photos as I buy each item. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $750 goes: โ€ข Replacing a soldering station and testing tools: $530 โ€ข Shop repairs and licensing: $80 โ€ข Initial stock: replacement parts: $140 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Muthoni

Updates from Muthoni

  1. Thank you all. We're at 61% now ($457). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward shop repairs and licensing.

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  • Take care. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

    • Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Likoni

      • Muthoni LubegaOwnerAnswerID verified

        Thank you. If you're in Likoni I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for looking so closely.

    • hang in there, Muthoni. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. All the best.

      • How is Muthoni doing now?

        • Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too

          • so sorry you're going through this. Your post was clear and honest. Take care.

            • Sending love, Muthoni. Hope you get there. All the best

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