Happy for partnerships
Last Saturday, the pots were on early. Steam rose above plastic chairs as children filed in for githeri, greens, and whatever the kitchen could stretch — the ordinary miracle of a meal when the week has been thin.
Spoons scraped metal bowls; a little girl debated whether her neighbour got more beans — small arguments that only happen when bellies are actually full.
ETCO did not do it alone. The Uebert Angel Foundation and The GOOD News stood beside us, ladling and laughing, making sure seconds found the smallest plates first. In Kibera, partnership is not a slogan on a banner; it is someone choosing your queue before their own meeting.
We keep saying thank you because the need does not take a holiday. Each week more families knock; each week we try to answer without turning children away. That rhythm is only possible when friends refuse to drift.
If you have ever shared ugali from one pot with cousins you did not choose, you know what this feels like — crowded, imperfect, and somehow enough for the moment.
A volunteer wiped a child's chin with the edge of her leso; the child giggled, beans stuck to their teeth — the kind of beauty budgets never line-item.
Want to help keep Saturdays honest? Send support through channels we publish on our pages, or volunteer to serve. A bowl of food is a small thing until you are the child receiving it — then it is the whole afternoon.
Day 1 Unclogging
Day 1. Today, ETCO in collaboration with the Nairobi Rivers Commission, Phase 3 and Canaan Estate Management, commenced efforts to address the long-standing drainage blockage at the Phase 3 Market Stalls. While this intervention provides a short-term solution to the recurring blockage that frequently causes flooding and related challenges in both Phase 3 and Canaan Estate, as well as inconveniences road users accessing Kibera through Nyayo Highrise Ward via Kibera Access Road, we strongly urge the management of both estates to establish a regular maintenance schedule for the culverts to prevent future clogging. With the anticipated El Niño rains, proactive preparedness is essential to minimize the risk of further property damage, flooding, stormwater-related impacts, and potential loss of life. These ongoing efforts form part of our commitment to protecting the environment, improving drainage systems, and ensuring that rivers and waterways flow freely without obstruction.
Day of an African Child (DAC) - Planning Meeting
Kibera Gender Advocacy Network (KGAN) Meeting at Umande Trust Office to plan for the Day Of an African Child (DAC) on the 16TH June 2026. ETCO is a member organization.
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