Nairobi Dam Waste Impact Tour
The water does not negotiate. Where it is blocked, it backs up; where waste piles, it stains everything downstream — homes, dreams, the quiet pride people hold for a neighbourhood the map often misreads. On this day, the Nairobi Rivers Commission, led by Chairperson Dr Pamela Olet, with Commissioners Dr Duncan Ojwang and Grace Messoppir, set out to see that truth up close.
They were joined by engineers from the Shanghai Municipal Engineering Design Institute (SMEDI), by ETCO CEO Collince Onyango, by community leaders, and by representatives from the Ngong River Regeneration Network. The route read like a list of places Kibera carries in muscle memory: Area 51 at Sarang’ombe Bridge, Soweto West Bridge, Kibera South Hospital Bridge, and finally Nairobi Dam itself — each stop a different angle on the same crisis.
Before the tour, Dr Olet had flagged off the Climate Worx Mtaani initiative at the Kibra DC office — a signal that government intent and community labour would move on the same calendar, not in separate diaries. The day ended at the Nairobi Dam outlet in Nyayo Highrise, where the group stood with notebooks and phones, measuring impact not in speeches but in what waste does to people who live past the last bend.
We share this tour not for applause but for accountability. If you live along these tributaries, keep reporting what you see. If you can fund safe collection or youth wages, talk to us. The dam will not heal from shame alone — it needs money, design, and neighbours who refuse to look away.
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.