Feed A Kid
Every Saturday, our Children Empowerment Programme fills the compound — at least 200 young people between nine and nineteen — with games, questions, and the low murmur of teenagers pretending they are not listening.
The gate opens to a chorus of greetings — “mzungu” jokes, shy handshakes, someone’s little brother dragging a plastic sandal. By nine, the yard is a patchwork of ages and attitudes, all of them hungry for something more than food.
Facilitators know the drill: start with respect, end with truth. A child who will not look at you in minute one sometimes asks a question in minute forty that breaks your heart cleanly.
We invite different facilitators each week: someone to speak about health, someone about anger, someone who simply tells the truth about failing exams and standing up again.
Then there is food. For many children, school used to carry the only sure meal of the day; when public schools in Nairobi County lack a food budget, weekends become a long bridge.
We learned that some children eat once daily — sometimes only what we cook on Saturday — and we refuse to treat that as normal. Gathering them is not babysitting; it is a fence against peer pressure, early pregnancy, substance abuse, and the small crimes born of empty hours.
Starting in Kibera, reaching outward
We began here, in Kibera’s noise and generosity, and we plan to adapt the model for other informal settlements — same honesty, local leaders, local menus. Partner with us for ingredients, transport, or a facilitator’s stipend; you will see the receipts in full bowls and fuller voices.
When schools reopen fully, we will still be here — because Saturdays were never a stopgap; they are a rhythm. Help us keep the sufuria deep enough for every child who comes back.
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.
Most welcome
ETCO and Lang'ata Local Water Forum (LLWF) will be hosting other partner organizations in Lang'ata and Kibra Constituencies who'll be participating in the Day of An African Child. We welcome you to be an advocate for the children and impact positively in building a future for them and generations to come. Tell a friend to tell a friend. We'll have a procession from Kibra DC ground to Canaan Estate Community Hall where the event will take place.
Day 1 Unclogging
Day 1. Today, ETCO in collaboration with the Nairobi Rivers Commission, Phase 3 and Canaan Estate Management, commenced efforts to address the long-standing drainage blockage at the Phase 3 Market Stalls. While this intervention provides a short-term solution to the recurring blockage that frequently causes flooding and related challenges in both Phase 3 and Canaan Estate, as well as inconveniences road users accessing Kibera through Nyayo Highrise Ward via Kibera Access Road, we strongly urge the management of both estates to establish a regular maintenance schedule for the culverts to prevent future clogging. With the anticipated El Niño rains, proactive preparedness is essential to minimize the risk of further property damage, flooding, stormwater-related impacts, and potential loss of life. These ongoing efforts form part of our commitment to protecting the environment, improving drainage systems, and ensuring that rivers and waterways flow freely without obstruction.