Additional Engagements
After the last bowl of githeri went out, the ETCO room shifted from the smell of stew to the scrape of crayons on paper. Someone opened the windows. Outside, Kibera kept its Saturday rhythm — a cart wheel squeaking, a woman calling for empty bottles.
We had planned a drawing and painting session for children who lean toward art — not as a luxury, but as a way to see who might grow with a little structure and encouragement. Pencils moved slowly at first, then faster, as confidence arrived in small, stubborn lines.
The point was simple: notice talent early. A few children held their pages up without being asked. Others covered mistakes with thick colour until the paper buckled — still honest work. We took names quietly, the way you do when you do not want to promise what you cannot keep, but you also refuse to look away.
What comes next
Children who show steady interest may be enrolled in dedicated drawing and painting classes as we grow the programme. Spaces and materials are never unlimited in Kibera; we move week by week. A cousin leaned over a younger sister’s shoulder, showing her how to mix blue into black without losing the sky. That kind of peer teaching is what we hope to protect with more structured classes.
If you want to sponsor sketchbooks, paint, or a tutor session, reach out through etco-kenya.org and mention the art track — we will tell you exactly what we need this month.
Planning Meeting with PSN - Waste Management Project
Today's ETCO had logistical planning meeting at PSN Office to discuss the upcoming waste management project... Good things take time.
ETCO Office Under Repair & Setup
We're working on improving our office to better serve our community. Once complete, the upgraded space will help us provide more efficient, organized, and accessible services. Thank you for your patience and continued support as we build a better environment for everyone. Stay tuned for updates!
Happy Father's Day
As a man. It's Okay to start all over again. Let someone love you correctly, genuinely, value you and respectfully if they have to. Somewhere in your 30s, 40s or 50s, you'll get the opportunity to rebuild your life after a negative loop. It's important you see that journey through. Keep going and don't ever give up. Strong.