6 May 2024
Validation of the NRC 2023 - 2024 Strategic Plan
ETCO joined the Nairobi Rivers Commission's validation forum for its 2023–2027 Strategic Plan, represented by CEO Collince Onyango and Environmental Director Raphael Oduor.
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Field reports, stories, and practical updates from ETCO's community-led work in Kenya.
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3 May 2024Service to Humanity
ETCO supported flood-affected families in Nyayo Highrise Ward's Andolo and Russia areas with food, essentials and financial support via our Soweto East office.
26 April 2024Dire Flooding situation.
Torrential rain flooded homes along the Ngong River corridors. ETCO is appealing for urgent donations of clothes, food, bedding and household goods.
20 April 2024Good News by Uebert Angel Foundation (UAF)
Sixteen weeks into 2024, ETCO is grateful for progress anchored in our Saturday children’s feeding programme. Hosting the Uebert Angel Foundation was an honour—your visit deepened joy, learning, and spiritual encouragement for the children we serve alongside volunteers and partners.
18 April 2024Sensitization & Clean-Up
ETCO launched an environmental care campaign at Canaan Estate Community Hall with area chief, Assistant County Commissioner, Hon. Hannah Wanjiru (Shiro), and partners from Whispers, Kibera Plastic Initiative, Kenya Forest Club, Lang’ata Water Forum, Youth Better Days, and more—then hit the river.
18 April 2024NGONG RIVER CLEAN UP
Flooding is increasingly dangerous for riverside communities. ETCO called supporters to join a Ngong River clean-up—unclogging debris so water can flow and reducing preventable damage when rains return.
13 April 2024Nourishing Young Lives
ETCO’s Children Feeding Programme targets hunger among vulnerable children with nutritious meals and partnerships that reach those who might otherwise skip regular food—while weaving in education on nutrition, hygiene, life skills, and environmental care.
6 April 2024Githeri Day
Sometimes we swap rice and beans for githeri—the maize-and-bean mix many Kenyans grew up loving. Watching more than 350 children enjoy this hearty, nutrient-dense meal reminds us that dignity includes flavour and tradition, not only fullness.
30 March 2024Blessed weekend.
Each Saturday, ETCO’s children feeding programme gathers young neighbours for nourishing meals—often their steadiest source of food—and a joyful reminder that the community has not forgotten them.
25 March 2024Urgent Appeal: Recent Heavy Rainfall Wreaks Havoc in Nairobi
Heavy rain along the Ngong River corridors damaged homes and raised public health risks. ETCO is appealing for urgent technical and financial support.
23 March 2024Always thankful.
Attendance at our Saturday children’s feeding rose again—part of a wider gathering in Kibera where hundreds of children, youth, and elders share sports, arts, life skills, and music before a meal that keeps the community grounded.
22 March 2024World Water day (Thwake Dam Visit)
On World Water Day, UN-Habitat and the Nairobi Rivers Commission organised a community learning trip to Thwake Dam so upstream groups could see how pollution and poor maintenance downstream ripple into large water infrastructure.