Successful Weekend again
Steam lifted from the serving dish and disappeared into the cool air around the ETCO office — the kind of Saturday smell that makes stomachs answer before words do. Volunteers moved in a practiced rhythm: pots, plates, laughter, someone calling a child by name so they did not miss their turn.
The children’s feeding programme is simple on paper and intricate in person. You ladle stew, you watch a shy grin appear, you hear a story about school, football, a little brother at home. A meal fills a stomach; the minutes around it steady a whole afternoon.
Someone always tries to sneak an extra chapati to a toddler; someone else keeps order so the line stays fair. Spills happen — quick mops, teasing, no shame. By the time plates stack high in the wash basin, the office has stopped feeling like “work” and started feeling like a yard where neighbours belong.
No one left claiming a miracle — just full bowls, shared benches, and the quiet proof that kindness scales when people show up. If you want next weekend to feel the same, bring your hands: we always need another person to wash plates or keep the queue kind.
Weekends like this also remind us why we keep donor receipts straight and why we thank people by name when we can. Food runs on trust — the trust of a child who returns next week, and the trust of someone who sent KSh and wants to know it became lunch, not paperwork.
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.