16 Days of Activism against GBV Launch
A walk in Kibera is never only a walk. When ETCO joined the Kibera Gender Advocacy Network for the launch of 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence, feet on the road meant something simple and heavy: we see you, we refuse to call harm normal.
The route ended at Guadalupe Catholic Church in Adams — shirts printed with this year’s theme, Let’s Come Together and Act Now, darkening with sweat, placards held high enough for boda-boda riders to read at the junction.
Violence in homes and streets still steals sleep and school days, especially from women and children. Speaking about it in daylight does not end it overnight — but silence does not end it either.
What we do next
Through community forums and KGAN partners, ETCO keeps naming violence where it hides — in jokes, in unpaid labour, in the fear of walking home late. If you need referral or a listening ear, ask for our community desk; if you can volunteer as a safe escort on event days, we will train you.
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.