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.
Most welcome
ETCO and Lang'ata Local Water Forum (LLWF) will be hosting other partner organizations in Lang'ata and Kibra Constituencies who'll be participating in the Day of An African Child. We welcome you to be an advocate for the children and impact positively in building a future for them and generations to come. Tell a friend to tell a friend. We'll have a procession from Kibra DC ground to Canaan Estate Community Hall where the event will take place.
Day 1 Unclogging
Day 1. Today, ETCO in collaboration with the Nairobi Rivers Commission, Phase 3 and Canaan Estate Management, commenced efforts to address the long-standing drainage blockage at the Phase 3 Market Stalls. While this intervention provides a short-term solution to the recurring blockage that frequently causes flooding and related challenges in both Phase 3 and Canaan Estate, as well as inconveniences road users accessing Kibera through Nyayo Highrise Ward via Kibera Access Road, we strongly urge the management of both estates to establish a regular maintenance schedule for the culverts to prevent future clogging. With the anticipated El Niño rains, proactive preparedness is essential to minimize the risk of further property damage, flooding, stormwater-related impacts, and potential loss of life. These ongoing efforts form part of our commitment to protecting the environment, improving drainage systems, and ensuring that rivers and waterways flow freely without obstruction.
Day of an African Child (DAC) - Planning Meeting
Kibera Gender Advocacy Network (KGAN) Meeting at Umande Trust Office to plan for the Day Of an African Child (DAC) on the 16TH June 2026. ETCO is a member organization.