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.
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
World Menstrual Hygiene Day Celebration
In celebration of Menstrual Hygiene Day, ETCO, in partnership with Rotary Club of Nairobi Connect and with support from the Safaricom Foundation, today donated 900 sanitary towels to girls at Joash Olum Primary School. This initiative was aimed at supporting the girl child by promoting menstrual dignity, boosting confidence, and helping keep girls in school so they can stay focused on their education and future careers.
Kikuyu Rotary Club Team site visit - partnership
It was a pleasure hosting the Nairobi Rotary Club Connect’s Yumbya Nyamai, who also represented Ecologists Without Borders (EcoWB), alongside the Kikuyu Rotary Club Presidents—past, current, and incoming—George Ngotho, Patrick, and Marion respectively. We truly appreciated your visit to the site and your interest in the upcoming waste management project.