Start-up fund for Ochieng: reopening a neighborhood bakery after a fire in the building

For four years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Kasarani. In September, a fire in the building took a commercial oven. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Thursday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $500 goes: • Replacing a commercial oven: $250 • Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $120 • Shop repairs and licensing: $65 • Working capital for the first month: $65 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.