Community Engagement & Walk along Ngong River
The involvement of local and international partners significantly enriched the conversations, with prominent figures such as the Deputy PermRep to UN, Dr Martin Röw and UN Habitat's Oumar Sylla contributing valuable insights. Dr. Pamela Olet, Chairperson of the Nairobi Rivers Commission, also made substantial contributions.
An informative walk along one of the Ngong Rivers provided firsthand insight into the precarious state of the Nairobi Dam and its tributaries. The event concluded with the identification of crucial solutions, particularly highlighting the necessity for collaborative partnerships and mobilization of resources.
Acknowledging the intricate nature of the project, involving various agencies, there was unanimous agreement on the indispensability of collective efforts that surpass the capabilities of any singular organization.
The event achieved the following:
1. 263 community members participated and sensitized.
2. 400 meters of the river was covered during the walk.
#LetTheRiversFlow
Receiving potting bags for the Nairobi Dam Park Tree Nursery
Today, we've just received 20,000 Potting Bags from the Kenya Forestry Services through Officer James Mwangi.
New ETCO Office Furnishing in Kibera (Nyayo Highrise)
At the former Kibera Blessed Academy, ETCO has officially established its office space and is currently in the process of furnishing it to better serve the community of Kibra and Lang'ata efficiently. This marks a significant step in strengthening our operations and expanding our impact. We are sincerely grateful to all our donors, sponsors, and partners who continue to believe in our vision and are making this dream a reality. Your support is building more than just an office — it is building hope and opportunity for the community we serve.
Site Inspection for Tree Nursery at Nairobi Dam Park
Yesterday, ETCO, the Lang’ata Local Water Forum (LLWF), and the Highrise Youth Generation Group hosted Mr. James, a Kenya Forest Service Officer for Lang’ata Constituency (accompanied by Mr. Ken, KFS Officer Kamukunji), for a site visit to inspect our tree nursery. The initiative will begin with site preparation, training the Climate Worx team (cohorts), and the planting of at least 10,000 seedlings to support the long-term maintenance of Nairobi Dam Park.