Always thankful.
Today the compound felt fuller—more children in line, more laughter bouncing off the walls, more elders finding a seat in the shade. Saturdays at ETCO are loud in the best way: a place where hunger is not hidden, and help is not handed out with shame.
We gather in Kibera with roughly 350 children, about 50 youth, and around 100 elderly neighbours—not only to eat, but to play, draw, sing, and learn before the meal. It is a deliberate rhythm: keep young people busy with football and art, keep conversations going, keep bellies full at the end.
What it costs—and how to help
None of that happens free. On a lean budget—about KSh 16,500 a week for supplies—we stretch every coin until it feeds as many mouths as it can. When money is short, the programme still hurts first: the price of beans rises, fuel for cooking shifts, and someone goes home with a smaller portion than we wanted to give.
If you want to stand with us, you can give via M-PESA or PayPal. A small weekly gift is the difference between a child eating once on Saturday and going home knowing Monday still looks impossible. We are always thankful—because gratitude is how we honour the people who keep showing up.
Message us on +254718783190 if you want to coordinate a drop-off, sponsor a week, or volunteer where your hands fit best. Today’s bigger turnout is not luck—it is proof that when a community eats together, it grows braver together.
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.
Day of an African Child (DAC) - Planning Meeting
Kibera Gender Advocacy Network (KGAN) Meeting at Umande Trust Office to plan for the Day Of an African Child (DAC) on the 16TH June 2026. ETCO is a member organization.
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