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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Mwangi's family in Nairobi
A final eviction notice arrived last week. Mwangi needs $550 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Nairobi.
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Following a long illness in the family, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a final eviction notice 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 November, we must leave.
I've 4 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: $25
• Rent arrears (5 months): $380
• First month of rent as a buffer: $145
Thank you for reading my story.
- Mwangi
- due date
- 2026-11-07
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Mwangi
Update from Nairobi: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 17% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
- Anonymous 🇵🇭 · $5
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- Anonymous 🇵🇭 · $5
“Every little bit. Thought of Mwangi all day after reading this.”
- Rahima Lipi Bose 🇮🇳 · $10
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“All the best! - Huntsville”
- Ruth Wangari Kato 🇰🇪 · $25
- Akello Mercy Urassa 🇰🇪 · $20
“All the best. Been where you are, it gets better. - Kikuyu”
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- Ayaan S. Maurya 🇮🇳 · $5
- Carlos L. Mora 🇺🇸 · $10
- Jose B. Ramos 🇵🇭 · $50
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