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Water shut-off notice: help Ochieng pay $150

Ochieng is behind on water bills after a reduction in hours and needs $150 to avoid a shut-off.

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Atim Nancy Barasa
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Nairobi
The water account is 3 months behind. Ochieng received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on May unless $150 is paid. He had never been late before a reduction in hours. Ochieng called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $15 first, which isn't available. The household includes two young children, and going through the cold months without water isn't safe. We would also lose the ability to run the medical equipment at home. Ochieng is working on getting back on his feet, and wants to pay it forward once steady. The money will go directly to the utility provider, and I'll post the paid statement here. Where the $150 goes: • Electricity arrears: $105 • Reconnection and late fees: $15 • Down payment on a payment plan: $30 I hope life is good to you. - Atim
due date
2026-04-28
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

Updates from Atim

  1. Thank you all. We're at 37% now ($55). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Update from Nairobi: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 37% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Update from Nairobi: we've started the first stage. We're at 20% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Sanket R. Joshi

    You're not alone, Atim. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My husband and I read this together.

    • Andrew L. Freeman

      wishing you peace, Atim. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

      $67 raised of $150

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