Kibera World Toilets Day - Planning Meeting
The Nairobi Rivers Commission boardroom held more coffee cups than chairs by midday — a long meeting, the good kind where decisions actually move. Commissioners Eva Muhia and Grace Sennie sat with newly appointed Hon. Lelei, known in the room as ‘Gen Z’, while river coordinators compared notes from across the city.
Hon. Bishop Margaret Wanjiru, the new NRC chairperson, listened as Brigadier Joseph Muracia, the commission’s CEO, paused at the door to greet the team. Dr. Esther Kimani from the chairperson’s secretariat at City County steered the agenda — 18 and 19 November, Undugu Grounds in Kibera, theme: Toilet: A Place for Peace.
Details stacked up — which route dignitaries take, where latrine exhibitors stand, how to speak about sanitation without shaming the poor. Outside, Nairobi traffic roared; inside, someone sketched a map of the grounds on the back of an agenda.
Be at Undugu on the day — bring a neighbour who still uses a plastic bag at night; peace, sometimes, starts with a door that locks.
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.