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.
Receiving potting bags for the Nairobi Dam Park Tree Nursery
Today, we've just received 20,000 Potting Bags from the Kenya Forestry Services through Officer James Mwangi.
New ETCO Office Furnishing in Kibera (Nyayo Highrise)
At the former Kibera Blessed Academy, ETCO has officially established its office space and is currently in the process of furnishing it to better serve the community of Kibra and Lang'ata efficiently. This marks a significant step in strengthening our operations and expanding our impact. We are sincerely grateful to all our donors, sponsors, and partners who continue to believe in our vision and are making this dream a reality. Your support is building more than just an office — it is building hope and opportunity for the community we serve.
Site Inspection for Tree Nursery at Nairobi Dam Park
Yesterday, ETCO, the Lang’ata Local Water Forum (LLWF), and the Highrise Youth Generation Group hosted Mr. James, a Kenya Forest Service Officer for Lang’ata Constituency (accompanied by Mr. Ken, KFS Officer Kamukunji), for a site visit to inspect our tree nursery. The initiative will begin with site preparation, training the Climate Worx team (cohorts), and the planting of at least 10,000 seedlings to support the long-term maintenance of Nairobi Dam Park.