Cold day and sweet warm lunch
Nairobi turned grey and thin; breath showed in the kitchen doorway. We fired the jiko, kept the office warm enough to chop onions without shivering, and stirred pots until the steam fogged the window facing the lane.
Children arrived with jerseys tied at the waist and stories about cold classrooms. We served lunch while programmes ran first — a little learning, a little play — then bowls, spoons, the soft scrape of githeri finished to the last grain.
We love this part: the noise level rising, someone teasing someone else about taking two pieces of meat, a grandmother asking for a little more soup for a shy grandchild.
Bring a skill, not just a cheque
Institutions that can send instructors — art, music, carpentry, coding basics — help children pick up tools we never had at their age. If your company runs volunteer days, propose ETCO; we will schedule around the meal and the weather.
Most welcome
ETCO and Lang'ata Local Water Forum (LLWF) will be hosting other partner organizations in Lang'ata and Kibra Constituencies who'll be participating in the Day of An African Child. We welcome you to be an advocate for the children and impact positively in building a future for them and generations to come. Tell a friend to tell a friend. We'll have a procession from Kibra DC ground to Canaan Estate Community Hall where the event will take place.
Day 1 Unclogging
Day 1. Today, ETCO in collaboration with the Nairobi Rivers Commission, Phase 3 and Canaan Estate Management, commenced efforts to address the long-standing drainage blockage at the Phase 3 Market Stalls. While this intervention provides a short-term solution to the recurring blockage that frequently causes flooding and related challenges in both Phase 3 and Canaan Estate, as well as inconveniences road users accessing Kibera through Nyayo Highrise Ward via Kibera Access Road, we strongly urge the management of both estates to establish a regular maintenance schedule for the culverts to prevent future clogging. With the anticipated El Niño rains, proactive preparedness is essential to minimize the risk of further property damage, flooding, stormwater-related impacts, and potential loss of life. These ongoing efforts form part of our commitment to protecting the environment, improving drainage systems, and ensuring that rivers and waterways flow freely without obstruction.
Day of an African Child (DAC) - Planning Meeting
Kibera Gender Advocacy Network (KGAN) Meeting at Umande Trust Office to plan for the Day Of an African Child (DAC) on the 16TH June 2026. ETCO is a member organization.