This archive report was first published on 11 June 2020.
Published on June 11, 2020, residents of Witeithie estate in Juja sub-county, Kiambu County are struggling to make ends meet as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect the economy.
With many residents unable to find employment, they are forced to sell their household items, including beds, mattresses, chairs, tables, and electronics, to second-hand vendors at throwaway prices.
Landlords have also added to their woes by demanding delayed rent payments, leaving residents with no choice but to sell their belongings to settle their debts.
"I sold my bed last week so that I could add the little that I had to pay my rent as the landlord was threatening to kick me out," said Monica Wangui, a resident of Juja.
President Uhuru Kenyatta's order to cease movement in and out of Nairobi on March 27 has been extended each month, leaving countless families in dire need of aid to cover their basic needs.
Residents have appealed to the Kiambu government and well-wishers to help them cope with the pandemic, which has seen the total number of Covid-19 cases in the country rise to 3,094, with Kiambu recording five cases.
