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Stop the eviction: 2 months of rent for Chebet's family in Kikuyu
A car accident left Chebet short on rent for 2 months; help us stay in our home.
🇰🇪 Kikuyu, Kiambu, Kenya1,354 views
After a car accident that kept me from work for 8 weeks, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $350.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, we must leave.
I have two young 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 night deliveries, and I'm applying for help from local services, but nothing will arrive in time without the rest of the gap covered here.
Funds go to the landlord and nowhere else. Any amount left over after the arrears are cleared will go toward next month's rent.
Where the $350 goes:
• Rent arrears (2 months): $280
• Utilities in arrears: $45
• Late fees and court costs: $25
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Chebet
- due date
- 2026-11-24
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Any update on how things are going in Kikuyu?
Good luck, Chebet. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Móstoles but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Móstoles
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Kikuyu.
Thank you. If you're in Kikuyu I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for looking so closely.
sending good thoughts. Looking forward to the next update. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Nairobi.
Thinking of you, Chebet. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My neighbor in Chennai donated after I showed her your page.
Praying for you, Chebet. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
Hope things get better soon, Chebet. I hope things turn around soon. My neighbor in San Jose donated after I showed her your page. Blessings.
Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.