Computer Centre Work in Progress
Most days at ETCO run on a patchwork — personal contributions, one-off donations, sponsorships that arrive with relief and disappear just as fast. That patchwork works until it does not: when the economy bites, when friends are stretched, when donor fatigue sits heavy in the inbox. A feeding programme cannot live on good intentions alone; neither can art classes or homework help.
So we are building something sturdier — a Computer Centre that trains neighbours in real IT skills while generating income to cross-subsidise the programmes people already depend on. Willow Oak Advisory stepped in with computers; their partnership turns a hollow room into a classroom.
Skills today, sustainability tomorrow
The goal is simple to say and hard to do: fewer Saturdays where we wonder whether the budget will clear. If you have refurbished machines, curriculum links, or employer partners who need digitally confident young people from Kibera, connect with us. The centre is not only about cables and screens — it is about keeping the doors open for everything else ETCO does.
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.