Day of an African Child 2023
On 16 June, colour spilled across a field — school uniforms from roughly sixteen schools, banners snapping, a sound system testing bass before the speeches. ETCO stood with Greencard Mtaani, Women Network, Anointed Voice for the Needy, SPEC, and Janris Foundation to mark the Day of the African Child.
More than 2,000 children took part — a number that sounds abstract until you see the queue for food stretching past the goalposts. We talked rights in a year when “online” is both classroom and danger: privacy, bullying, scams that sound like opportunity.
Children painted trees into existence and planted real ones beside them. Separate circles for girls and boys tackled questions adults often avoid. Games turned competitive in the healthy way; football finals ended with jerseys, balls, and a trophy that caught the sun.
A continent’s promise, one city’s afternoon
The day belongs to Africa in calendar and spirit; we were proud to share the work. If you want to sponsor child-rights education or the next big community sports day, reach out via etco-kenya.org — we will connect you to the team that runs logistics without losing joy.
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.