Saturday, another reason to stay happy.
By mid-morning the ETCO yard sounds like a market day — pots clanking, someone teasing someone else about taking the bigger portion, an elder settling onto a bench with a cup of tea pressed between wrinkled palms. Saturday is our rhythm: share food with children, a few youth, and grandparents who remember harder years.
Happiness here is not loud music and perfect weather. It is a plate passed without shame, a child’s laugh when they win a game they invented five minutes ago, the relief in a mother’s eyes when lunch is one less problem to solve.
You learn quickly that ugali tastes better when the room is loud — someone arguing about Arsenal, an elder blessing the meal, a teenager pretending not to care until someone offers them an extra spoon of greens. Saturdays remind us that dignity is partly rhythm: a time to be fed, a time to be seen.
If your week felt heavy, come see what a Saturday can be when neighbours eat together. Bring nothing but your presence — or bring beans; either way, you are welcome.
We keep Saturdays sacred because the rest of the week does not promise rest — landlords, odd jobs, sickness, school fees humming in the background. One shared meal will not erase that noise, but it tunes the day to a different key: slower, kinder, more human.
Check our updates for serving times; if you want to sponsor a full Saturday, inbox us and we will tell you exactly what the shopping list looked like last week.
Day of an African Child 2026
The Day of the African Child was successfully celebrated, bringing together stakeholders from Kibra and Lang’ata Constituencies in a remarkable display of unity, collaboration, and shared commitment to the well-being of children. The event highlighted the strength and impact of collective action through the partnership and dedication of member groups of the Kibera Gender Advocacy Network (KGAN), local and international organizations, government ministries, and local administration. Their combined efforts demonstrated the importance of multi-stakeholder engagement in advancing children's rights and welfare. A notable highlight of the celebration was the participation of the Kenyan Judiciary. The event was honored by the presence of the Chief Magistrate of Kibera Law Courts, Hon. Anne Mwangi, together with her team of magistrates led by Hon. Christine Njagi. They dedicated time to engage with participants, grace the occasion, and lead by example by not only planting trees but also in promoting the protection and empowerment of children.
Preparation for the Day of an African Child
Burning the midnight oil to prepare for tomorrow event... We are happy to host our partners to this children event.
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.