"Pro-Peace Kenya." - Learning & Networking
The training room fills with folders, name tags, and the low murmur of people who know elections can bless or bruise a country. Collince joined colleagues from across Kenya for sessions on leadership and conflict management for electoral stakeholders — work hosted by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) with the European Union, implemented with partners including the European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES).
Across the tables sat representatives from political parties, civil society, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP), the Political Parties Liaison Committee (PPLC), the Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ), ELGIA, ELOG, and more — different uniforms, same worry about how Kenya argues with itself when power is on the line.
Peace is prepared, not wished for
The aim is practical: promote cohesion, open political dialogue, and prevent election-related violence as Kenya moves through another cycle. Other goals sit close — deeper understanding between communities, fewer flare-ups in markets and on timelines, less hate speech dressed up as truth.
Training does not replace hard work back home; it equips people to carry calmer tools into heated rooms. For ETCO, showing up in spaces that shape how Kenya disagrees is part of loving our neighbourhood well. If you are organising community forums or youth dialogues in Kibera, talk to us — we are stronger when local voices plan together.
Easter Feeding Program
Thanks to Tim Ruff and Stephanie, ETCO hosted a warm Easter Friday feeding program for children at our new office—bringing joy, a good meal, and community together in Kibera.
ETCO's Kibera Slums Tour
We thank Tim Ruff and Stephanie for joining ETCO’s Slum Tour in Kibera—walking with us, listening to residents, and experiencing the strength and reality of our community firsthand.
FLOOD SUPPORT APPEAL – KIBERA
Heavy rains brought flooding to Kibera’s riparian areas—destroying homes, claiming lives, and leaving families in urgent need. ETCO appeals to well-wishers for food, clothing, bedding, medical support, and other basics, while urging everyone to stay safe around fast water and contamination risks.