Increased Holiday demand for ETCO
The queue at the ETCO office stretched further than usual — more sandals in the dust, more voices overlapping, more empty bowls waiting. Schools had shut for a two-month holiday, and the children’s feeding programme suddenly carried the weight of long empty mornings.
That surge is both encouragement and pressure. It says families trust the space; it also means pots must stretch and shopping lists grow when household budgets are already tight. ETCO serves not only children — youth and elders also find a plate here — so a spike in numbers touches every part of the kitchen plan.
Volunteers notice it in the arithmetic: more cups, more firewood, more trips to the tap, more voices asking politely if seconds are possible. We do not turn people away lightly — we adjust, we borrow recipes that stretch, we phone a donor who once said “call when it spikes.” But honesty matters: a long holiday without school meals shifts hunger from the classroom to the lane.
Holiday hunger is quiet. It does not arrive with headlines. It arrives when a guardian calculates whether today’s KSh can cover ugali and greens, or whether the children will eat plain tea and sleep hungry.
If you are looking for a practical way to help through the break, fund a sack of maize, send vegetables, or walk with us on a Saturday. The line is longer; the commitment has to match.
We will keep posting what we need week to week — sometimes cooking oil, sometimes beans, sometimes cash for transport. Holiday months test every kitchen; help us keep the pot honest.
Happy Father's Day
As a man. It's Okay to start all over again. Let someone love you correctly, genuinely, value you and respectfully if they have to. Somewhere in your 30s, 40s or 50s, you'll get the opportunity to rebuild your life after a negative loop. It's important you see that journey through. Keep going and don't ever give up. Strong.
Day of an African Child 2026
The Day of the African Child was successfully celebrated, bringing together stakeholders from Kibra and Lang’ata Constituencies in a remarkable display of unity, collaboration, and shared commitment to the well-being of children. The event highlighted the strength and impact of collective action through the partnership and dedication of member groups of the Kibera Gender Advocacy Network (KGAN), local and international organizations, government ministries, and local administration. Their combined efforts demonstrated the importance of multi-stakeholder engagement in advancing children's rights and welfare. A notable highlight of the celebration was the participation of the Kenyan Judiciary. The event was honored by the presence of the Chief Magistrate of Kibera Law Courts, Hon. Anne Mwangi, together with her team of magistrates led by Hon. Christine Njagi. They dedicated time to engage with participants, grace the occasion, and lead by example by not only planting trees but also in promoting the protection and empowerment of children.
Preparation for the Day of an African Child
Burning the midnight oil to prepare for tomorrow event... We are happy to host our partners to this children event.