E-Waste Tour (Learning)
The tour was organized by KDI and Afrotecha-Urban, represented by Gathanga Ndung’u from Afrotecha-Urban, Wacera Thande, and Anita Wesonga from KDI. The first site visit took place in Ngara, where participants engaged with the E-Waste Initiative Kenya team to understand how electronic waste is accessed, managed, and repurposed for market reuse. The experience provided great insights into how e-waste can be turned into valuable components rather than being left to pollute the environment.
Later in the day, the team toured the Dandora dumping site, guided by Cricket Writes, Harun Baraza (Jamali), and Davis Tafari. This visit offered a deeper understanding of how waste is received, sorted, and transformed through the circular economy processes—including repurposing, repairing, reengineering, and recycling. Participants witnessed firsthand how informal waste handlers play a crucial role in sustaining the circular waste system despite the harsh working conditions.
The day concluded with a visit to the WEEE Centre - Utawala, where the group learned about the detailed processes of waste handling, inventory recording, weighing, sorting, testing, and dismantling. The team observed various machines used in the process, such as the cable striper, plastic shredder, balling machine, glass grinder, and plastic melting machine. It was emphasized that noisy machine operations are scheduled to minimize disturbance to nearby communities. The final stop was at the WEEE refurbishment centre, where participants learned how old computer equipment can be customized and brought back to life using e-waste materials—a fitting conclusion to a highly educational and impactful first day of the tour.
World AIDS Day 2025: ETCO’s Commitment to Health, Awareness & Protection in Digital Spaces
1st December, is the World AIDS Day We joined hands with local organisations in Kibera and key government departments to commemorate World AIDS Day. Together, we've carried out sensitisation and education sessions focused on HIV/AIDS awareness, prevention, testing, and access to care. Our collaborative outreach aimed to empower community members with accurate information, reduce stigma, and encourage more people—especially youth and parents—to take proactive steps toward their health and wellbeing.
ETCO - Nondies RFC 2nd Edition CRS
Saturday’s activities were a great success as ETCO partnered with Nondies RFC for a meaningful community outreach program. Together, we supported our ongoing children’s feeding program, ensuring that young ones in Nyayo High-rise Ward received a warm, nutritious meal and learning materials. The team also helped distribute essential non-food items to community members, extending care and hope to families in need.
Climate Action Summit 2025: Road to COP 30
The four-day Climate Action Summit 2025: Road to COP 30 brought together key stakeholders from government, civil society, academia, and community-based organizations to deliberate on advancing climate action in Kenya and beyond. The discussions centered around three main themes — Climate Policy, Leadership, and Localized Implementation — highlighting the urgent need for stronger governance frameworks, improved coordination, and integration of scientific research into policy decisions. Experts and policymakers emphasized aligning national and county policies with global climate commitments to ensure coherent and effective action ahead of COP 30.