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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Akoth's family in Nairobi
A final eviction notice arrived last week. Akoth needs $800 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Nairobi.
🇰🇪 Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya1,348 views
After a car accident that kept me from work for 3 weeks, Akoth fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Monday a final eviction notice was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $800.
The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by September, the family must leave.
There are two young children at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else.
Akoth has started working evenings as a cleaner, and is 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 $800 goes:
• Rent arrears (5 months): $590
• Late fees and court costs: $30
• First month of rent as a buffer: $180
Thanks for being kind about this.
- due date
- 2026-09-06
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Thinking of you, Athumani. This could happen to any of us. Blessings.
Hope things get better soon, Athumani. Hope you get there. Love from Kharkiv.
take care, Athumani. Hope you get there.
Rooting for you, Athumani. Hope this works out for you. Blessings.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Toronto.