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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Wekesa's family in Thika
The loss of a second income left Wekesa short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.
🇰🇪 Thika, Kiambu, Kenya1,173 views
When my hours were cut in half in February, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $600.
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 2 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.
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 $600 goes:
• Late fees and court costs: $25
• Utilities in arrears: $60
• Rent arrears (3 months): $515
Every share and every dollar helps.
- Wekesa
- due date
- 2026-06-29
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Hope things get better soon, Wekesa. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon.
Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Put this on a community board in Catania this morning. All the best!
You're not alone, Wekesa. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My husband and I read this together.
thinking of you and your family. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
sending strength, Wekesa. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless
Sending love, Wekesa. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Thika.
Thinking of you and your family, Wekesa. Looking forward to the next update. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Thika.
stay strong, Wekesa. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 25 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless.
Thinking of you, Wekesa. I hope things turn around soon.
Praying for you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Thika.
good luck. Hope this works out for you. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.
So sorry you're going through this, Wekesa. Hope this works out for you. Don't give up. All the best
Stay strong. Hope this works out for you. Put this on a community board in Dortmund this morning.
Hope things get better soon, Wekesa. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
Rooting for you, Wekesa. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Pretoria.
shared this with my family. I hope June is when things finally get easier. God bless
Gave what I could, wish it was more. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Thika!