Day 1 of 3 for KAPRO & PAKPRO Ngong River Clean Up.
Before the first sack was lifted, phones were hot with logistics. By mid-morning in Zone 3 — Nairobi West, Mashimoni near the Lindi dumpsite edge — boots were in the mud. PAKPRO and KEPRO lined up beside ETCO; government officers stepped in with their own gloves, not only their stamps.
A boy paused on his way from school, homework folder pressed to his chest, watching adults do what adults promise and rarely finish. That glance is why we photograph less and work more.
Seeing Lang'ata Local Water Forum and Tetra Pak on the roster mattered. Rivers are political; they are also communal. When a forum and a packaging company stand with residents, the message is simple: this water belongs to all of us, not to whoever dumps first.
Volunteers hauled bags until backs complained. By evening, the channel looked almost shy — as if embarrassed by how much beauty had been hiding underneath. Two days remained; we were already proud, and already wary of rain that could wash new waste overnight.
A woman selling mandazi near the bank wrapped her tray early to watch; she said she had never seen the water that colour. Not blue — just less brown. That is the kind of compliment a river accepts.
Walk the next cleanup with us — we post dates on our channels. Bring water, patience, and a friend who thinks rivers are someone else's problem. We will show them otherwise.
From Participation to Agency: ETCO at the SAIIA Youth Programming Innovation Lab
Last week, ETCO represented Kibra at the SAIIA Youth Programming Innovation Lab in Nairobi — where the real question wasn't youth participation, but youth agency. Here's what that means for our nine programmes, and an honest look at what it takes to build sustainably as a volunteer-run organisation.
Creating Impact, Building a Better Tomorrow
At ETCO, we're committed to creating lasting positive impact by keeping our environment safe and clean while creating meaningful employment opportunities for our communities. Through innovation and strategic partnerships with like-minded stakeholders, we're working together to achieve shared goals that drive sustainable development. We're also conducting a comprehensive economic survey to better understand the project's returns, impact, and scalability—ensuring every step we take is informed, effective, and built for long-term success.
Planning Meeting with PSN - Waste Management Project
Today's ETCO had logistical planning meeting at PSN Office to discuss the upcoming waste management project... Good things take time.