Site Inspection for Tree Nursery at Nairobi Dam Park
Yesterday the bare plot looked different once boots marked it. Mr James, Kenya Forest Service officer for Lang'ata Constituency, walked the line with Mr Ken from Kamukunji. ETCO hosted alongside the Lang'ata Local Water Forum and the Highrise Youth Generation Group.
We pointed out where water could reach, where shade fell, where the first beds might sit. The plan is straightforward: prepare the site, train Climate Worx cohorts, then plant at least 10,000 seedlings to help keep Nairobi Dam Park cared for over the years.
Paper turned into pacing. That is how a nursery stops being an idea and becomes rows.
When the first community planting day is fixed, we will publish the date — bring sturdy gloves; we lend spades when the line grows.
Engaging Children through Feeding Program
Thanks to Chris and Jayne, ETCO had a warm feeding program for children at our new office—bringing joy, a good meal, and community together in Kibera.
Project Site Visit by Rotary Club of IPSWICH (USA) and Kikuyu (Kenya)
It was a great and engaging day of partnership and learning as we hosted the International Rotary Club of IPSWICH team, led by Environmental Lawyer Chris and his wife, Jane, Former President of Rotary Club of Kikuyu Hon. George Ngotho and Rotarian Yumbya for a visit to our project implementation sites. The visit provided an opportunity to review the project areas on the ground, discuss implementation priorities, and strengthen our shared commitment to sustainable environmental and community development. We also had the opportunity to visit the Nairobi Rivers Commission (NRC), where we were hosted by Commissioner Dr. Loice Kipkorir, a member of the Ngong River Committee. We explored opportunities to strengthen collaboration and align our work with the Nairobi Rivers Commission's Restoration Framework.
Community Capacity Building Training
We are currently participating in the ongoing PROVE (Public Space Governance Research, Observation, Validation and Experimentation) Pilot Programme, a four-month initiative by Public Space Networks (PSN) bringing together 11 community groups from Kamukunji and Korogocho. The programme focuses on strengthening community organizations’ capacity to manage, protect and improve public spaces as well as restoring rivers and it's ecosystems. The ongoing capacity-building training is helping CBOs and community organizations better understand the connection between public spaces, river restoration and ecosystem conservation, while exploring practical approaches and stronger collaboration among communities, government agencies, development partners and other stakeholders.