Deeper Focus into Nairobi Dam Conservation Project
Walking the edges of Nairobi Dam, you remember that environment is not a poster — it is water that should not smell like regret, channels that should not choke with plastic before rain. In Kibera and the wards around us, ETCO is taking environmental work seriously, with our eyes on the dam and its tributaries, because what happens upstream walks through our doors downstream.
It heartens us to see Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) putting facilities and focus toward restoring the dam. Collince sat with Mr Kevin Oloitiptip, Officer in Charge of Environment at NMS in Kibra, to go deeper — where work has started on one of the dam’s tributaries, how locals are incorporated, and what still needs allies who will stay past the launch speech.
One dam, many neighbours
Restoration is not a single agency’s trophy; it is shared ground. We are trying to bring in all relevant stakeholders — youth groups, women’s tables, faith leaders, anyone tired of watching waste win. If your organization works on water, waste, or climate in Nairobi, introduce yourself — we are building a wider table for this dam.
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.