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.
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.
Day 1 Unclogging
Day 1. Today, ETCO in collaboration with the Nairobi Rivers Commission, Phase 3 and Canaan Estate Management, commenced efforts to address the long-standing drainage blockage at the Phase 3 Market Stalls. While this intervention provides a short-term solution to the recurring blockage that frequently causes flooding and related challenges in both Phase 3 and Canaan Estate, as well as inconveniences road users accessing Kibera through Nyayo Highrise Ward via Kibera Access Road, we strongly urge the management of both estates to establish a regular maintenance schedule for the culverts to prevent future clogging. With the anticipated El Niño rains, proactive preparedness is essential to minimize the risk of further property damage, flooding, stormwater-related impacts, and potential loss of life. These ongoing efforts form part of our commitment to protecting the environment, improving drainage systems, and ensuring that rivers and waterways flow freely without obstruction.
Day of an African Child (DAC) - Planning Meeting
Kibera Gender Advocacy Network (KGAN) Meeting at Umande Trust Office to plan for the Day Of an African Child (DAC) on the 16TH June 2026. ETCO is a member organization.