Seeking for opportunities
Plastic chairs scraped concrete as youth leaders from Nyayo Highrise, Mugumu-ini, Karen, South C, and Nairobi West found places in the circle. Under ETCO’s umbrella, they had come to speak with Hon. Oduk Oginga Oduk about something practical: how young people across Lang’ata Constituency can move from good intentions to programmes that last — not one-off events, but work that pays tomorrow’s rent.
Hon. Oduk did not pretend that “start small” is enough without cash on the table. He spoke plainly about seed money — grants or loans — as the difference between an idea sketched on paper and a stall that opens. He pushed for youth to stay in groups, not because unity sounds nice in a speech, but because lenders and partners look for teams that can account for every KSh.
He also promised to use his networks where he can — introductions, phone numbers, doors opened a crack for ideas that are serious and sustainable. The room did not empty out into instant contracts; real life is slower than that. But a morning of honest questions beats another month of guessing alone.
If you mentor young entrepreneurs, fund small grants, or know a programme that matches skills with start-up capital, reach out. Youth are not “the future” in a poster sense — they are the ones balancing M-PESA ledgers today.
Ngong River Regeneration Network - Zone (1-6)
The Ngong River Regeneration Network Zone Coordinators (Zones 1–6) held a productive meeting with the Commissioners representing the Ngong River, chaired by Commissioner Benjamin Langwen, alongside Commissioners John Kioli and Dr. Loice Jepkemboi Kipkiror, together with Inspector Ashford - NRC Secretariat. The meeting was highly engaging and inspiring, leaving us even more energized and committed to advancing the river restoration agenda. Together, we reaffirmed our shared commitment to not only regenerating our rivers, but also promoting a cleaner environment, encouraging food production through downstream farming, and creating sustainable job opportunities through riverine activities. #NgongRiverRestoration #NairobiRivers #EnvironmentalConservation #RiverRegeneration #ClimateAction #CommunityEmpowerment #GreenJobs
World Menstrual Hygiene Day Celebration
In celebration of Menstrual Hygiene Day, ETCO, in partnership with Rotary Club of Nairobi Connect and with support from the Safaricom Foundation, today donated 900 sanitary towels to girls at Joash Olum Primary School. This initiative was aimed at supporting the girl child by promoting menstrual dignity, boosting confidence, and helping keep girls in school so they can stay focused on their education and future careers.
Kikuyu Rotary Club Team site visit - partnership
It was a pleasure hosting the Nairobi Rotary Club Connect’s Yumbya Nyamai, who also represented Ecologists Without Borders (EcoWB), alongside the Kikuyu Rotary Club Presidents—past, current, and incoming—George Ngotho, Patrick, and Marion respectively. We truly appreciated your visit to the site and your interest in the upcoming waste management project.