Climate Change Resilience
When people say “climate resilience,” it can sound like a report title. On the Ngong River in Zone 2, it sounds like boots, rakes, young people counting their days on a payroll they did not have last month, and the stubborn hope that water can run clean again if enough hands refuse to give up.
ETCO anchors part of this reality through the Climate Resilience Service Programme — Climate Worx Mtaani — alongside the Ngong River Regeneration Network. We are not doing theatre. We are guiding cohorts, sharing equipment, correcting technique, and sometimes simply staying present when the work feels heavier than the heat.
Numbers that stretch the imagination
The initiative is built for scale: a year-long push aiming to employ at least 20,000 youth across Nairobi’s three main rivers — Ngong, Nairobi, and Mathare. That number is both thrilling and sobering. It means jobs, yes; it also means we must be honest about safety, fair pay, and what happens when the cameras leave but the plastic returns.
For ETCO, the river is inseparable from unemployment. A young person with a wage and a purpose is less likely to look at the bank as a dumping ground. If you are a funder, a trainer, or a neighbour with time, walk with us — not to romanticise the work, but to help it stay human at the size it needs to become.
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