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Stop the eviction: 2 months of rent for Neema's family in Kasarani
A sudden layoff left Neema short on rent for 2 months; help us stay in our home.
🇰🇪 Kasarani, Nairobi, Kenya1,075 views
When my hours were cut in half in March, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $550.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by June, we must leave.
I've 3 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 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.
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 $550 goes:
• Late fees and court costs: $65
• Rent arrears (2 months): $340
• First month of rent as a buffer: $145
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- due date
- 2026-06-15
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Neema
Quick update: $128 raised so far (23%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Update from Kasarani: we've started the first stage. We're at 17% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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take care, Neema. 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.