Community Vaccination
By mid-morning at Undugu Grounds, the sun is already leaning hard on the corrugated roofs nearby, and the line moves in that patient Nairobi way — shuffling forward, someone checking the time on a cracked phone screen, a child balanced on a hip.
Kibera’s closeness is not a slogan. Neighbours share alleys, water points, and the same small shops — which is why illness can move fast here. It is also why, on a single day, you can reach hundreds of people with accurate information, a kind word, and a vaccine in the arm.
Saturday, 18 September 2021 — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
ETCO invited the community to a vaccination drive aiming for at least 1,000 people, with the largest share coming from Kibera. If you had not yet been vaccinated, this was the day to come. If you already had, you could still show up — to encourage someone who was nervous, to keep a neighbour company, or simply to greet people you had not seen since the hardest months of the pandemic.
No one pretends a single event ends a global crisis. But each protected person is one fewer link in a chain — one more shop that can stay open, one more classroom that feels a little safer, one more grandmother who sleeps easier.
If you missed that Saturday, keep asking at your local facility what is available now. And when the next community day is announced, bring a friend — the queue is lighter when you do not stand in it alone.
Happy Father's Day
As a man. It's Okay to start all over again. Let someone love you correctly, genuinely, value you and respectfully if they have to. Somewhere in your 30s, 40s or 50s, you'll get the opportunity to rebuild your life after a negative loop. It's important you see that journey through. Keep going and don't ever give up. Strong.
Day of an African Child 2026
The Day of the African Child was successfully celebrated, bringing together stakeholders from Kibra and Lang’ata Constituencies in a remarkable display of unity, collaboration, and shared commitment to the well-being of children. The event highlighted the strength and impact of collective action through the partnership and dedication of member groups of the Kibera Gender Advocacy Network (KGAN), local and international organizations, government ministries, and local administration. Their combined efforts demonstrated the importance of multi-stakeholder engagement in advancing children's rights and welfare. A notable highlight of the celebration was the participation of the Kenyan Judiciary. The event was honored by the presence of the Chief Magistrate of Kibera Law Courts, Hon. Anne Mwangi, together with her team of magistrates led by Hon. Christine Njagi. They dedicated time to engage with participants, grace the occasion, and lead by example by not only planting trees but also in promoting the protection and empowerment of children.
Preparation for the Day of an African Child
Burning the midnight oil to prepare for tomorrow event... We are happy to host our partners to this children event.