Happy New Year 2026
January light on the Ngong River looks thin and honest. In 2026 we are lining up river days again — clean-ups, walks with neighbours, the stubborn work of asking people not to dump where children play.
We hope your year opens well. Ours will include muddy shoes, M-PESA chits for fuel, and meetings under trees when the sun is too sharp for tin roofs.
We will keep speaking with community members about what the river needs, and we will show up with bags and rakes when we say we will.
Join the next Ngong River clean-up we announce on social — we publish meeting points two days ahead so you can plan fare and time.
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.