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.
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.