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.
🎓 ETCO Education Empowerment Program
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From Participation to Agency: ETCO at the SAIIA Youth Programming Innovation Lab
Last week, ETCO represented Kibra at the SAIIA Youth Programming Innovation Lab in Nairobi — where the real question wasn't youth participation, but youth agency. Here's what that means for our nine programmes, and an honest look at what it takes to build sustainably as a volunteer-run organisation.
Creating Impact, Building a Better Tomorrow
At ETCO, we're committed to creating lasting positive impact by keeping our environment safe and clean while creating meaningful employment opportunities for our communities. Through innovation and strategic partnerships with like-minded stakeholders, we're working together to achieve shared goals that drive sustainable development. We're also conducting a comprehensive economic survey to better understand the project's returns, impact, and scalability—ensuring every step we take is informed, effective, and built for long-term success.