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Field report: blessed Day
27 February 2026

blessed Day

We were delighted to welcome Alex and friends from across the world to ETCO—sharing our work in Kibera and looking ahead with hope to what we can achieve together.

  1. Field report: Filling Potting Potting Bags - Nairobi Dam Tree Nursery
    26 February 2026

    Filling Potting Potting Bags - Nairobi Dam Tree Nursery

    At the Nairobi Dam Park tree nursery, volunteers are filling potting bags—one step at a time—working with Brigadier Joseph Muracia (CEO, Nairobi Rivers) toward Ngong River regeneration and a greener corridor for Kibera and Lang’ata.

  2. Field report: New ETCO Office Furnishing in Kibera (Nyayo Highrise)
    11 February 2026

    New ETCO Office Furnishing in Kibera (Nyayo Highrise)

    At the former Kibera Blessed Academy site, ETCO has opened a new office space and is furnishing it to serve Kibra and Lang’ata more effectively—grateful to every donor and partner helping turn this hub into hope and opportunity.

  3. Field report: Site Inspection for Tree Nursery at Nairobi Dam Park
    5 February 2026

    Site Inspection for Tree Nursery at Nairobi Dam Park

    ETCO, the Lang’ata Local Water Forum, and Highrise Youth Generation Group hosted Kenya Forest Service officers for a site visit to Nairobi Dam Park’s tree nursery—launching preparation, Climate Worx cohort training, and a goal of at least 10,000 seedlings for the park’s long-term care.

  4. Field report: Happy New Year 2026
    1 January 2026

    Happy New Year 2026

    As we enter 2026, ETCO wishes you a prosperous year—and looks forward to even more Ngong River regeneration work with community sensitisation, partnerships, and hands-on action across Kibera and Lang’ata.

  5. Field report: Merry Christmas
    25 December 2025

    Merry Christmas

    Happy Holidays from ETCO Kenya—to every friend and donor who has been a blessing to the communities we serve, we are deeply grateful and wish you abundance.

  6. Field report: ETCO - Nondies RFC 2nd Edition CRS
    17 November 2025

    ETCO - Nondies RFC 2nd Edition CRS

    ETCO partnered with Nondies RFC for a second CSR edition—feeding children in Nyayo Highrise, sharing learning materials, and distributing essentials so families feel seen and supported.

  7. Field report: Climate Action Summit 2025: Road to COP 30
    30 October 2025

    Climate Action Summit 2025: Road to COP 30

    The Climate Action Summit 2025 convened government, civil society, academia, and community groups around climate policy, leadership, and localized implementation—linking Kenya’s plans to global momentum on the road to COP 30.

  8. Field report: E-Waste Tour (Learning)
    22 October 2025

    E-Waste Tour (Learning)

    ETCO joined the three-day Lab-Not-Lab E-Waste Tour (22–25 Oct 2025) led by EWIK—visiting Ngara, Dandora, and WEEE Utawala to learn the full e-waste value chain from collection and sorting to recycling, dismantling, and refurbishment.

  9. Field report: Back to what we do best
    11 October 2025

    Back to what we do best

    ETCO’s Children Feeding Program remains at the centre of what we do—and we welcome food and non-food gifts, volunteers, and partners who help us keep meals and essentials flowing to families who need them.