Site Visit
The Nairobi Rivers Commission commissioners arrived with notebooks and practical shoes — Highrise, block H8, Seefar Apartments, a patch of ground that could hold a crowd without swallowing ankles in mud.
We walked every site on the shortlist that November morning. Voices echoed off corrugated walls; a boda-boda idled too close, then peeled away. When the dust settled, the plot near H8 and Seefar won — flat enough for tents, visible enough for people coming from different lanes.
The calendar for 18–19 November was not forgiving. Permits, partners, and portable toilets had to land in the same week — the kind of pressure that turns a phone hot against your ear.
If your organisation can supply fencing or sound for river events in Kibera, call early — we still build these days on short clocks and long hope.
From Participation to Agency: ETCO at the SAIIA Youth Programming Innovation Lab
Last week, ETCO represented Kibra at the SAIIA Youth Programming Innovation Lab in Nairobi — where the real question wasn't youth participation, but youth agency. Here's what that means for our nine programmes, and an honest look at what it takes to build sustainably as a volunteer-run organisation.
Creating Impact, Building a Better Tomorrow
At ETCO, we're committed to creating lasting positive impact by keeping our environment safe and clean while creating meaningful employment opportunities for our communities. Through innovation and strategic partnerships with like-minded stakeholders, we're working together to achieve shared goals that drive sustainable development. We're also conducting a comprehensive economic survey to better understand the project's returns, impact, and scalability—ensuring every step we take is informed, effective, and built for long-term success.
Planning Meeting with PSN - Waste Management Project
Today's ETCO had logistical planning meeting at PSN Office to discuss the upcoming waste management project... Good things take time.