Equipment challenge for the feeding program
A feeding programme is not only food. It is plates that do not crack when they fall, spoons that do not bend on the first use, buckets that can be scrubbed clean, and storage that keeps rats honest. It is also the quiet work of washing up when everyone is tired and the sun has gone down.
We are honest about the gap: when hundreds of children eat every week, utensils wear out, disappear, or get borrowed and never returned. In a resource-tight place, ‘small’ losses add up fast—because a missing spoon is not a small thing when a child is already waiting too long in line.
What we are doing about it
We are not waiting for perfect conditions. We repair what we can, we borrow what we must, and we keep cooking—because nutrition still matters even when the budget is shy. We still believe in partnerships and creative solutions, because dignity should not depend on stainless steel being brand new.
If you can help with durable plates, spoons, or funds to replace worn equipment, you are not buying metal; you are protecting dignity—so no child eats from a cracked plate because that was the only one left. Reach out through ETCO’s usual channels and we will tell you what we need most this month.
Sometimes the humblest donation—stackable plates that survive a fall, spoons that can be boiled clean—does more for calm in the serving line than a speech ever could.
If equipment is how you want to help, tell us how many you can send and we will put it straight into service—no warehouse pride, just plates that get used the next Saturday.
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.
Most welcome
ETCO and Lang'ata Local Water Forum (LLWF) will be hosting other partner organizations in Lang'ata and Kibra Constituencies who'll be participating in the Day of An African Child. We welcome you to be an advocate for the children and impact positively in building a future for them and generations to come. Tell a friend to tell a friend. We'll have a procession from Kibra DC ground to Canaan Estate Community Hall where the event will take place.