Another great day with the kids
Before anyone tasted stew, paint smudged small fingers and crayons scratched across paper. Someone drew a house with a sun too big for the sky; someone else drew a football player mid-kick. Feeding days are not only about calories—they are about giving children an hour where they are not negotiating survival.
The session was interactive on purpose: drawing and painting first, then food. Joy arrived before the plate did, and that order matters. A child who creates something—even a crooked tree—walks taller to the serving table.
When the meal came, the noise changed pitch: spoons, swallowing, the soft arguing of friends. In the middle of Kibera’s Saturday, we had a small room of safety—colour on paper, warmth in the belly, adults who stayed close enough to notice if someone was quieter than usual.
That is what ‘another great day’ means here. Not perfection. Presence. A feeding programme that remembers children are not only stomachs—they are minds, hands, and stories still forming.
Parents notice it too—when a child runs home with paint on their sleeve and a full stomach, the week feels lighter for a few hours. That is the kind of ‘great’ we are chasing: small, real, repeatable.
If you were there, you know the feeling. If you were not, imagine colour on paper, then ugali on a plate—both kinds of fullness.
Day of an African Child 2026
The Day of the African Child was successfully celebrated, bringing together stakeholders from Kibra and Lang’ata Constituencies in a remarkable display of unity, collaboration, and shared commitment to the well-being of children. The event highlighted the strength and impact of collective action through the partnership and dedication of member groups of the Kibera Gender Advocacy Network (KGAN), local and international organizations, government ministries, and local administration. Their combined efforts demonstrated the importance of multi-stakeholder engagement in advancing children's rights and welfare. A notable highlight of the celebration was the participation of the Kenyan Judiciary. The event was honored by the presence of the Chief Magistrate of Kibera Law Courts, Hon. Anne Mwangi, together with her team of magistrates led by Hon. Christine Njagi. They dedicated time to engage with participants, grace the occasion, and lead by example by not only planting trees but also in promoting the protection and empowerment of children.
Preparation for the Day of an African Child
Burning the midnight oil to prepare for tomorrow event... We are happy to host our partners to this children event.
Most welcome
ETCO and Lang'ata Local Water Forum (LLWF) will be hosting other partner organizations in Lang'ata and Kibra Constituencies who'll be participating in the Day of An African Child. We welcome you to be an advocate for the children and impact positively in building a future for them and generations to come. Tell a friend to tell a friend. We'll have a procession from Kibra DC ground to Canaan Estate Community Hall where the event will take place.