End-of-Year and New Year Wishes
Late December light falls sideways over corrugated roofs. In the kitchen, the last sufuria of the year is scraped clean — not because waste is acceptable, but because hunger does not take holidays.
What we carry into 2024
2023 asked a lot of Kibera — and a lot of ETCO. Our Saturday feeding programme kept showing up: hot food when money ran out before month-end. Alongside that, teams kept pushing for cleaner corners and greener edges — small acts of care that make a lane easier to breathe in. At the ETCO Computer Centre, keyboards clicked where screens used to feel impossible; a child learned copy‑paste like a superpower.
None of that happens alone. It is staff who stayed late, partners who picked up the phone, and neighbours who defended the idea that a community can hold its own.
We are not pretending the road ahead is smooth. Poverty is not solved by a single programme. But we enter 2024 with the same stubborn recipe: feed, teach, protect dignity, repeat.
We still worry about rent, about safety, about the things that do not fit neatly into a year-end letter. If you are reading this from warmth and Wi‑Fi, carry us with you — not as pity, but as partners.
From all of us at ETCO — thank you for walking with us. If you want to start the year with something tangible, fund a Saturday meal, share our work with a friend, or visit and meet the people behind the numbers.
Happy Father's Day
As a man. It's Okay to start all over again. Let someone love you correctly, genuinely, value you and respectfully if they have to. Somewhere in your 30s, 40s or 50s, you'll get the opportunity to rebuild your life after a negative loop. It's important you see that journey through. Keep going and don't ever give up. Strong.
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.