Extended days for Community Environmental Clean Up
Despite being a short-term cleanup event, we are very grateful for the successful identification, planning, and execution of waste removal in clogged areas of Kibera, Highrise & Seafar, and Nairobi West. Although initially planned for three days, the exercise extended to five days and one night. ETCO deeply appreciates the partnership with PAKPRO and KEPRO and looks forward to continued collaboration in the future.
The event achieved the following:
1. A total of 68 Community members across the 3 areas employed for 5 days.
2. A total of 700 meters of the river were cleaned across the three areas.
3. 7 tonnes of wet waste and 2 tonnes of dry waste were collected.
#LetTheRiversFlow
Today, the Nairobi Rivers Commission, under the leadership of Chairperson Dr. Pamela Olet, along with Commissioners Dr. Duncan Ojwang and Grace Messoppir, embarked on an extensive tour of Nairobi Dam and its key tributaries to address the escalating waste pollution crisis. Joined by the Shanghai Municipal Engineering Design Institute (SMEDI), CEO of ETCO - Collince Onyango, community leaders, and representatives from the Ngong River Regeneration Network, the team assessed the severe impact of waste along critical points, including Area 51 - Sarang'ombe Bridge, Soweto West Bridge, Kibera South Hospital Bridge, and Nairobi Dam itself.
ETCO's continued children feeding program remains a beacon of hope for the community, providing nutritious meals to those in need every Saturday. Today, we served Githeri, a traditional Kenyan dish made from a delightful combination of maize and beans. This nutritious meal is not only enjoyed by the children but also by the youth and elderly who participate in our program. The smiles on their faces as they savor the food remind us of the impact we are making in their lives.
Another learning experience to engage with the community in Mathare and the River Line communities. Event filled with events and transfer of knowledge and information.