Early Lunch at ETCO
Steam lifted off the sufurias before the queue was halfway through. By mid-morning at ETCO, metal spoons clinked against plates and someone laughed too loud — the kind of laugh that means relief, not a joke.
This was another Saturday feeding: over 350 children lined up with elders and a handful of youth, everyone holding a plate or a cup as if it were a small flag. New interns moved between tables, learning names, passing chapati, getting schooled by kids who know the drill better than anyone.
School fees and rent still bite. Hunger still arrives on Tuesday when Saturday feels far away. But on days like this, the room smells of stew and soap, and the noise is a kind of proof — that people showed up, that someone cooked, that a child ate until the belly went round.
Bring ugali flour on a Saturday, or come early to help chop vegetables — the interns will show you where the knives live.
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.