ETCO's Kibera Slums Tour
The lane narrowed where corrugated sheets leaned close, and Tim Ruff and Stephanie kept pace beside us — not behind glass, but on the same dust, the same climbs.
We stopped where women rinsed sukuma wiki at a tap. We passed stalls with tomatoes piled in pyramids and soap stacked like bricks. Lamar Safaris had linked the visit; a good introduction matters when you are asking someone to see your home plainly.
This is not a show. It is a Thursday with laundry flapping overhead and a radio competing from three windows. We answered questions about school fees, water, and how a day here is budgeted to the shilling.
If you are booking a Kibera walk, ask Lamar Safaris to connect you with ETCO — we will set a time and a route that respects residents' space.
From Participation to Agency: ETCO at the SAIIA Youth Programming Innovation Lab
Last week, ETCO represented Kibra at the SAIIA Youth Programming Innovation Lab in Nairobi — where the real question wasn't youth participation, but youth agency. Here's what that means for our nine programmes, and an honest look at what it takes to build sustainably as a volunteer-run organisation.
Creating Impact, Building a Better Tomorrow
At ETCO, we're committed to creating lasting positive impact by keeping our environment safe and clean while creating meaningful employment opportunities for our communities. Through innovation and strategic partnerships with like-minded stakeholders, we're working together to achieve shared goals that drive sustainable development. We're also conducting a comprehensive economic survey to better understand the project's returns, impact, and scalability—ensuring every step we take is informed, effective, and built for long-term success.
Planning Meeting with PSN - Waste Management Project
Today's ETCO had logistical planning meeting at PSN Office to discuss the upcoming waste management project... Good things take time.