Day 2 (Site Visit, Capacity building and partners' meetings)
The second morning of our partner week began in a training room, not on the riverbank. Care Kenya had set the tone: how households share chores matters if families are to stay steady when money is tight and days are long.
For ETCO, it was the kind of session that sounds simple until you sit with it. Who carries water? Who minds the children? Who rests? Our team listened because the answers shape how we show up in homes across Kibera — not only as an environmental organisation, but as neighbours.
Partners seeing the whole picture
EcoWB and Power Engineers sat in with us. They know us for trees and soil and water; this was a chance to see the human scaffolding behind the work — the relationships that keep programmes honest when grants end and the rains fail.
Later we left the chairs behind. At the Motoine River, where it meets the dam system, we walked the line between settlement and catchment. The sound of water over concrete and plastic reminded us why we keep returning: a river is never only geography; it is a ledger of what a city dumps upstream.
When night came, the team gathered for an online call with Rotary Club — Nairobi Connect. On screen, President Lilian Momanyi and her members leaned in. Another institution choosing the long work of restoring the dam and its tributaries, not a one-off photo.
If you have walked this journey with us — through training rooms, muddy banks, or late calls — thank you. Rivers recover when people keep showing up. Stay close: the next site day will need volunteers, clarity, and neighbours who refuse to look away.
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.
ETCO Office Under Repair & Setup
We're working on improving our office to better serve our community. Once complete, the upgraded space will help us provide more efficient, organized, and accessible services. Thank you for your patience and continued support as we build a better environment for everyone. Stay tuned for updates!