Day 3 of 3 KEPRO and PAKPRO Ngong Rivers Clean Up
On the third day along the Ngong River, the work felt familiar in the shoulders — the same bend, lift, drag — but the river never repeats itself. In Mashimoni, at the bridge by Highrise Estate, and out toward Nairobi West, teams moved head to head with the rubbish that catches in bends.
Mid-morning sun turned the water to dull silver; flies rose in clouds from black bags. You do not forget that sound — plastic tearing, someone joking to keep courage up, a child watching from the bank with school shoes in hand.
ETCO keeps notebooks as well as shovels. Each cleanup teaches us what lasts: where informal dumps return, how volunteers tire, which partners stay when the smell gets personal. Sustainability is not a certificate on a wall; it is whether we come back next month when the plastic floats downstream again.
The short brief from day three said little; the river said plenty. We are learning to manage what we have — gloves, time, fuel — so the next push is smarter.
Someone asked what impact means in plain Kibra talk; the answer was a cleaner bend you can point to without lying — and legs that will ache tomorrow.
We packed tools while the city's rush hour pretended nothing had changed — matatus honking, hawkers shouting — but our shoulders knew otherwise.
If you live along these tributaries, help us guard the gains: report dumping, join a sweep, teach a child that a bottle in the ditch becomes everyone's problem at the next rain.
Day of an African Child 2026
The Day of the African Child was successfully celebrated, bringing together stakeholders from Kibra and Lang’ata Constituencies in a remarkable display of unity, collaboration, and shared commitment to the well-being of children. The event highlighted the strength and impact of collective action through the partnership and dedication of member groups of the Kibera Gender Advocacy Network (KGAN), local and international organizations, government ministries, and local administration. Their combined efforts demonstrated the importance of multi-stakeholder engagement in advancing children's rights and welfare. A notable highlight of the celebration was the participation of the Kenyan Judiciary. The event was honored by the presence of the Chief Magistrate of Kibera Law Courts, Hon. Anne Mwangi, together with her team of magistrates led by Hon. Christine Njagi. They dedicated time to engage with participants, grace the occasion, and lead by example by not only planting trees but also in promoting the protection and empowerment of children.
Preparation for the Day of an African Child
Burning the midnight oil to prepare for tomorrow event... We are happy to host our partners to this children event.
Most welcome
ETCO and Lang'ata Local Water Forum (LLWF) will be hosting other partner organizations in Lang'ata and Kibra Constituencies who'll be participating in the Day of An African Child. We welcome you to be an advocate for the children and impact positively in building a future for them and generations to come. Tell a friend to tell a friend. We'll have a procession from Kibra DC ground to Canaan Estate Community Hall where the event will take place.