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World AIDS Day 2025: ETCO’s Commitment to Health, Awareness & Protection in Digital Spaces
1st December, is the World AIDS Day We joined hands with local organisations in Kibera and key government departments to commemorate World AIDS Day. Together, we've carried out sensitisation and education sessions focused on HIV/AIDS awareness, prevention, testing, and access to care. Our collaborative outreach aimed to empower community members with accurate information, reduce stigma, and encourage more people—especially youth and parents—to take proactive steps toward their health and wellbeing.
ETCO - Nondies RFC 2nd Edition CRS
Saturday’s activities were a great success as ETCO partnered with Nondies RFC for a meaningful community outreach program. Together, we supported our ongoing children’s feeding program, ensuring that young ones in Nyayo High-rise Ward received a warm, nutritious meal and learning materials. The team also helped distribute essential non-food items to community members, extending care and hope to families in need.
Climate Action Summit 2025: Road to COP 30
The four-day Climate Action Summit 2025: Road to COP 30 brought together key stakeholders from government, civil society, academia, and community-based organizations to deliberate on advancing climate action in Kenya and beyond. The discussions centered around three main themes — Climate Policy, Leadership, and Localized Implementation — highlighting the urgent need for stronger governance frameworks, improved coordination, and integration of scientific research into policy decisions. Experts and policymakers emphasized aligning national and county policies with global climate commitments to ensure coherent and effective action ahead of COP 30.
E-Waste Tour (Learning)
Day 1 The Lab-Not-Lab* E-Waste Tour officially began on Wednesday, 22nd October 2025, led by Mr. Thuo and Mr. Peter, the Founding Director of the Electronic Waste Initiative Kenya (EWIK). The three-day event, running until Friday, 25th October 2025, brought together various organizations and stakeholders involved in waste management, including representatives from SDI, ETCO, university students, and other partners. The main aim was to explore and learn about the entire E-Waste value chain, from collection and sorting to recycling and repurposing.
Back to what we do best
The Children Feeding Program remains our core initiative, and we are deeply thankful to everyone who helps make it possible. Your contributions and support truly make a difference. We gladly welcome both food and non-food donations, including household items, clothes, and other essential supplies. You are always welcome to volunteer, donate, partner with us, or sponsor our programs.
Volleyball Mega Tournament
ETCO partnered with High-rise Volleyball Club Kenya, Chema Steel Hardware, Trado Adventures & Safaris, and Betashan Mini Mart to organize the 8th Edition 2025 Mega Volleyball Tournament. The exciting two-day event took place on the 6th and 7th of September 2025 at the Highrise Volleyball Club Grounds. The tournament brought together volleyball enthusiasts and the local community in a lively atmosphere filled with talent, teamwork, and great sportsmanship. The event not only showcased competitive matches but also emphasized the importance of youth empowerment through sports.
World Environment Day - 2025
We marked the World Environment Day with a vibrant and impactful community-led celebration held at Canaan Estate Community Hall and the Nairobi Dam–Seafar Apartments area. The event was coordinated by partners from the Ngong River Regeneration Network – Zone 2 supported by Power Engineers, SportPesa & EcoWB.
World Earth Day at Kamukunji
Theme: Our Power, Our Planet. Working together to make earth a better place. Partnering with other change makers in river restoration and regeneration activities and tree planting.
Launch of the Nairobi Rivers Regeneration Project By President Dr. William Ruto
Date: 10th March, 2025 Venue: Kamukunji Ground, Nairobi Attended by: President Dr. William Ruto, Deputy President, Cabinet Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, Nairobi Rivers Commission (NRC) Secretariat, Donors, Sponsors, Contactors, Politicians, Local Administrators, community members and other stakeholders. 1. Introduction The meeting was convened to witness the official launch of the Nairobi Rivers Regeneration Project by President Dr. William Ruto. The initiative aims to restore Nairobi’s rivers through multi-sectoral interventions, including waste management, sanitation, infrastructure development, and social housing.
International Women's Day 2025
Today, ETCO, in collaboration with the Kibera Gender Advocacy Network (KGAN) partners, hosted a vibrant International Women's Day celebration at Canaan Estate Community Hall. The event brought together over 410 participants, highlighting the importance of gender equality, women's empowerment, and community solidarity. The day began with a powerful procession from AMREF in Laini Saba - Kibra to Canaan Estate, symbolizing unity and the ongoing fight for women's rights.
Early Lunch at ETCO
Diving deeper into the year with our children feeding program, yesterday's session at ETCO was filled with warmth, laughter, and nourishment. With the dedicated efforts of our team and the new interns, we ensured that over 350 children, along with elderly and youth members of the community, received a well-prepared meal. The presence of the interns brought fresh energy and enthusiasm, giving us hope for expanded children’s activities and engagement. As we continue to grow, we remain committed to ensuring that no child in our community goes hungry, and that every Saturday is a moment of joy and connection.
Sports: Final Whistles Tournament - Day 1
Yesterday, ETCO and partners proudly hosted the Final Whistle tournament under the theme Sports for Sobriety, under the Sports Department headed by Andrew Ayuma AKA: Mnyakuzi. This event, scheduled from January 19th to February 23rd, 2025, is ongoing and aims to promote healthy lifestyles and positive choices among male youth through the power of sports. The tournament will bring together 14 teams to compete every Sunday at the Undugu Ground, creating an engaging and supportive environment for participants to channel their energy and talents constructively. By using football as a platform, ETCO seeks to address societal challenges such as substance abuse while fostering teamwork, discipline, and community engagement.