Service to Humanity
The rain had stopped, but the mess had not. In Nyayo Highrise Ward—especially around Andolo and Russia—families were picking through what the floods had left behind: soaked bedding, ruined stoves, walls that would not dry fast enough.
You could smell the mud in the corridors. Children were kept home not only because schools were disrupted, but because parents were trying to keep them away from water that was not clean. In the middle of that heaviness, people still asked each other for salt, for paraffin, for a spare bucket—small kindnesses that keep a neighbourhood human.
ETCO stepped in because service to people is not a slogan here; it is what you do when your neighbour’s house is still full of mud. We moved with volunteers and partners, bringing food, non-food essentials, and a listening ear to people who were tired, cold, and worried about what night would bring.
How you can stand with families
The need is still enormous—homes damaged, people displaced, and grief sitting heavy where lives were lost. We are grateful for everyone who has sent support through ETCO to reach flood-affected neighbours in Kibera and beyond. Every little bit counts: a bag of maize meal, cooking oil, soap, sanitary pads, blankets, clean water storage, or a contribution sent by M-PESA when you cannot carry physical items.
Our office in Soweto East, Nyayo Highrise Ward, is open to receive donations and to coordinate what is most urgent as the week changes. If you are unsure what to bring, call +254718783190 and we will tell you plainly what we are short of—no performance, just need.
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.
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