Week Two May
The second week of May arrived without fanfare — just the usual Nairobi mix of dust and hurry — but our kitchen knew something was different. Children came in numbers we had not quite planned for, bodies pressing gently at the doorway like a tide.
We could barely squeeze through to the office — a good problem, if you have ever prayed for empty chairs to fill. Volunteers moved sideways, laughed, passed trays overhead like a practiced team.
You learn to count fast — not to be stingy, but to be fair. Second helpings wait until everyone has firsts. A child at the back on tiptoes reminds you that visibility and food sometimes share the same rule: the smallest voices need someone to clear space.
May in Nairobi is neither gentle nor predictable — dust one hour, drizzle the next — but hunger keeps the same schedule. When numbers spike, we note it, thank God for what arrived, and start planning the next shop before the euphoria fades.
We served what was available — nothing fancy, nothing wasted — and watched bowls empty fast. Gratitude does not always look calm; sometimes it looks like a child eating like the week depends on it.
Afterwards, the compound sounded different — slower footsteps, satisfied chatter, someone rinsing trays in a basin that needed refilling. That is the sound of a programme doing what it promised, even when the numbers surprise you.
If you want future busy Saturdays to feel generous instead of tight, help us stock the next month before the crowd surprises us again.
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.