ETCO Acrobats Using Street Performance for Community Sensitization activities
We use both ETCO Theatre and ETCO Acrobats during streets performance to draw people's attention and finally pass a message intended once they have pulled enough targeted crowed.
From March, 2020. we used our acrobatic team to pass out COVID - 19 sensitization messages to people in various informal settlement communities in Kibera, Lang'ata, Mukuru and Mathare among other places in Nairobi. This was during the partial lockdown that was being implemented in Kenya. Once the lockdown was lifted, we started reaching out to other informal settlements in other cities out of Nairobi.
Street art is also a source of income to the artists and some of them use it as a source of earning living. It can be made better by proper support and passed to many
generations to come. However, The challenges involved are; lack of enough funds to buy all the required materials, training space, Artists' transportation and an appreciation fees (allowance) after the street performance.
Street art can be used for marketing purposes as well for businesses and other relevant information to a certain target group.
Launch of the Nairobi Rivers Regeneration Project By President Dr. William Ruto
Date: 10th March, 2025 Venue: Kamukunji Ground, Nairobi Attended by: President Dr. William Ruto, Deputy President, Cabinet Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, Nairobi Rivers Commission (NRC) Secretariat, Donors, Sponsors, Contactors, Politicians, Local Administrators, community members and other stakeholders. 1. Introduction The meeting was convened to witness the official launch of the Nairobi Rivers Regeneration Project by President Dr. William Ruto. The initiative aims to restore Nairobi’s rivers through multi-sectoral interventions, including waste management, sanitation, infrastructure development, and social housing.
International Women's Day 2025
Today, ETCO, in collaboration with the Kibera Gender Advocacy Network (KGAN) partners, hosted a vibrant International Women's Day celebration at Canaan Estate Community Hall. The event brought together over 410 participants, highlighting the importance of gender equality, women's empowerment, and community solidarity. The day began with a powerful procession from AMREF in Laini Saba - Kibra to Canaan Estate, symbolizing unity and the ongoing fight for women's rights.
Early Lunch at ETCO
Diving deeper into the year with our children feeding program, yesterday's session at ETCO was filled with warmth, laughter, and nourishment. With the dedicated efforts of our team and the new interns, we ensured that over 350 children, along with elderly and youth members of the community, received a well-prepared meal. The presence of the interns brought fresh energy and enthusiasm, giving us hope for expanded children’s activities and engagement. As we continue to grow, we remain committed to ensuring that no child in our community goes hungry, and that every Saturday is a moment of joy and connection.