Kenyan man, children living in bush after failing to pay house rent

In Kenya, a man and his two children were forced to live in a bush after failing to pay 1,500 Kenyan Shillings for house rent.

Simon Musyoka has been living in the bush area since February this year.

Mr Musyoka and his family members were living in a single room in Mukuru slums, before life took a turn for the worst owing to the Covid-19 pandemic, According to NairobiNews.

Musyoka’s wife is reported to have abandoned him but following the intervention of close friends made her return.

The Coronavirus pandemic has affected the livelihoods of many people all over the world with many businesses slowing down operations while others shut down completely.

In Kenya, President Uhuru Kenyatta appealed to landlords to be compassionate to their tenants during these difficult times.

Man, children live in bush for six months due to lack of KSh 1,500 rent. #NTVTonight @CharityWaweru pic.twitter.com/MZuPDL3ejq

— NTV Kenya (@ntvkenya) August 17, 2020