Call for Youths Business Training
Posters went up on plywood and WhatsApp the same afternoon — short sentences, big hope. ETCO and the African Initiative for Rural Development are running a business training for young people in Kibera: employability skills first, then a pathway toward placements in the hospitality sector, where a uniform can mean rent paid on time.
If you are tired of guessing how interviews work, or how to speak about your strengths without feeling like you are bragging, this is your door. We keep groups small so facilitators can see faces, not only numbers, and so nobody has to pretend they already know what a CV is supposed to look like.
Slots are limited — not to exclude, but because quality training needs chairs, time, and follow-up. Send an SMS to 0711 785664 to register or ask questions. If the line is busy, try again; our team answers between field visits and school runs, and a missed call is not a closed door.
Bring a pen, an honest CV if you have one, and your punctuality — that still counts for more than people admit. Wear shoes you can walk in; some days we move between rooms faster than slides.
Kibera’s lanes do not forgive lateness; buses leave, interviews close, and rain turns appointments into excuses. We start on time because respect travels both directions.
We cannot promise everyone a job in one week; we can promise straight talk, useful templates, and a community that keeps showing up — and a phone number you can save under “next step,” not “maybe someday.”
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.