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Stop the eviction: 2 months of rent for Kioko's family in Kikuyu
After a cut in working hours, Kioko is 2 months behind on rent and has a termination letter from the landlord.
🇰🇪 Kenya1,549 views
When my hours were cut in half in May, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $750.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by September, we must leave.
I have a teenager still in school 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 evenings as a cleaner, 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 $750 goes:
• Rent arrears (2 months): $500
• Late fees and court costs: $25
• Utilities in arrears: $40
• First month of rent as a buffer: $185
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- due date
- 2026-08-15
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Blessings!
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Kioko!
It's all in the list in the story. rent arrears (2 months) is the big one at $500, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Thanks for looking so closely.
hope things get better soon, Kioko. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Blessings.
Praying for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best.