House Girls Village

  This my bad Experience With a Bad House Help — And Why I’ll Never Hire From a Street Corner Again — As Narrated by our Kilimani Client There’s something deeply unsettling about trusting a total stranger with your home, your children, and your peace of mind. Yet, for many of us in Nairobi, it’s a risk we must take when life’s demands leave us little time for household duties. A few months ago, I found myself in desperate need of a house help. My regular nanny had left to attend to family issues back home, and I had just resumed a demanding job in Kilimani. My mornings had turned chaotic — burnt breakfasts, unmade beds, and endless laundry. I needed help fast. 🌪️ The Temptation of a “Quick Fix” Bureau My Worst Experience With a Bad House Help One Saturday morning, as I hurried to the market, I passed a small noticeboard nailed to a rusty gate along Ngong Road. A handwritten paper screamed in bold letters: “HOUSE GIRLS AVAILABLE – RELIABLE & TRUSTWORTHY. CHEAP RATES!” Beh...