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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Ruth's family in Nakuru
A delayed insurance payout left Ruth short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.
🇰🇪 Nakuru, Kenya2,264 views
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $650.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by April, we must leave.
I have three school-aged 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 two part-time jobs, 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 $650 goes:
• First month of rent as a buffer: $150
• Utilities in arrears: $25
• Rent arrears (3 months): $475
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- due date
- 2026-05-31
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Ruth
Small update. $568 so far, I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.
We're at 43% thanks to 13 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.
Update from Nakuru: I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. We're at 16% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Thanks for sharing this, Ruth. Looking forward to the next update. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry
sending good thoughts. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Blessings.
good luck. Shared this with my family. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care
You're not alone. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Accra.