Exciting to have the feeding program
Every Saturday the ETCO compound fills with the ordinary miracle of shared lunch — children first in line, elders leaning on sticks, a few young people hovering between jokes and hunger. Excitement here is not hype; it is the hush before the prayer and the sudden bustle when serving begins.
Donors and volunteers make the pots possible — someone buys greens, someone carries water, someone washes dishes until their hands wrinkle. That chain is fragile and beautiful; break one link and the meal shrinks.
The elderly eat slowly, telling stories younger ones pretend not to hear — then repeat later word for word. Youth hover between appetite and pride, sometimes serving before they sit. Children are the loudest judges: they know exactly who ladles fairly and who tries to skip the line.
If you have been looking for a straightforward way to meet neighbours and feed kids, pick a Saturday and introduce yourself at the gate. We will find a job for willing hands.
Excitement, for our team, sounds like onions hitting hot oil and the first “karibu” when a shy child takes a seat. We feel it because we know what empty Saturday mornings used to look like — and because we refuse to go backwards while donors still answer the phone.
We keep a running list of what a full Saturday costs — vegetables, maize, salt, charcoal, soap — so partners know exactly what their gift becomes. Transparency is part of respect; nobody should have to guess whether help landed in a pot or disappeared into air.
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.