Holiday impact - in Nyayo Highrise Ward
Public holidays in Nairobi often mean braai smoke in Karen and traffic jams out of town. In Nyayo Highrise Ward, Tujiamini SportPesa chose a different itinerary — trees, water, and children's plates — alongside ETCO.
Early arrivals carried seedlings like fragile arguments for the future — roots still wrapped in black polythene, soil crumbs on polished shoes.
We planted along Nairobi Dam and Canaan Estate, hands in soil that will outlive our budgets. We cleared and sensitised stretches of the Ngong River system in Zone 2, unclogging channels that choke when rains come hard.
The day held grief too: a moment to remember lives lost to floods and storms linked to how we treat land and climate. Commemoration is not drama; it is naming neighbours we miss while we still have breath to plant.
By afternoon, more than 450 children ate through the Saturday programme; food drives reached 520 families. SportPesa's support was not only figures — it was permission to dream bigger for Nyayo Highrise.
Parents balanced parcels on hips while dodging puddles; teenagers who usually act too cool carried sacks anyway because hunger humbles everyone the same way.
Evening light caught the new leaves — small, brave flags against a skyline that has watched too many fires.
If your company wants a holiday that leaves mud under fingernails and hope in bellies, partner with us for the next ward day. We will trade branded tents for shovels and receipts communities can eat.
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.