Motivation Sunday
Sunday in Kibera has its own sound — chapati oil sizzling, gospel leaking from a speaker two doors down, football commentary from a phone on a windowsill. On this Sunday, the youth gathered with an extra reason to listen: Alex Chamwada, CEO of Chams Media, had come to talk.
He did not stay tucked inside one corner. He started at M'Baba Restaurant, then walked — past the bustle of business, past curious faces, into ETCO’s office, and over to Silanga Fitness Centre, still very much a work in progress, where sweat and ambition share the same small square of floor.
Phones came out for photos, then went away again — people wanted to listen with their eyes up. A Sunday like this costs time in traffic and comfort; choosing Kibera anyway says something about what leadership can look like when it is curious instead of performative.
The conversation was practical: career paths, passion, what it means to keep showing up when the path is not straight. Young people asked real questions — not theatre for cameras — and Chamwada answered like someone who remembers what it feels like to start with little besides stubborn hope.
There was laughter too — running, jumping, enjoying the neighbourhood in plain daylight. Sometimes joy is not a banquet table in a hotel downtown; it is a stranger choosing your streets, your stories, your pace.
Many of us first learned his voice through shows like Daring Abroad, Usirika, and The Chamwada Report — stories that made other corners of the world feel closer. Thank you, Chams, for spending a Sunday where the microphones are not always invited — and for reminding young people that their next chapter can be written from right here.
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.