Busy but Productive Week 2
Screwdrivers clicked, brackets bit into wood, and the new computer desks slid into place beside a half-finished counter at the ETCO Computer Centre. Dust motes hung in the strip of window light; someone joked that the room finally looked like “serious people work here.” Outside, children kicked a ball against the wall until lunch called them in.
It is a strange, heavy joy to watch hope settle on a child’s face when they realise you came back — that the adult in the room did not disappear after one good day. Presence is a kind of promise. We felt it in the hammering and in the meal we shared afterwards: bellies warm, laughter loud, the week’s exhaustion worth it.
When the community is happy, we sleep easier — not because problems vanish, but because together we moved something concrete a few inches forward. If you gave toward the centre or simply asked how the build was going, you helped carry that week.
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.