World AIDS Day 2025: ETCO’s Commitment to Health, Awareness & Protection in Digital Spaces
This important day also marks the conclusion of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence, where ETCO has been championing safe digital spaces free from online harassment, misinformation, and exploitation. Through community dialogues, digital safety training, and targeted outreach, we highlighted the link between HIV vulnerability and gender-based violence, especially in online environments. ETCO remains committed to protecting our community, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring that both physical and digital spaces are safer, healthier, and more inclusive for all.
ETCO - Nondies RFC 2nd Edition CRS
Saturday’s activities were a great success as ETCO partnered with Nondies RFC for a meaningful community outreach program. Together, we supported our ongoing children’s feeding program, ensuring that young ones in Nyayo High-rise Ward received a warm, nutritious meal and learning materials. The team also helped distribute essential non-food items to community members, extending care and hope to families in need.
Climate Action Summit 2025: Road to COP 30
The four-day Climate Action Summit 2025: Road to COP 30 brought together key stakeholders from government, civil society, academia, and community-based organizations to deliberate on advancing climate action in Kenya and beyond. The discussions centered around three main themes — Climate Policy, Leadership, and Localized Implementation — highlighting the urgent need for stronger governance frameworks, improved coordination, and integration of scientific research into policy decisions. Experts and policymakers emphasized aligning national and county policies with global climate commitments to ensure coherent and effective action ahead of COP 30.
E-Waste Tour (Learning)
Day 1 The Lab-Not-Lab* E-Waste Tour officially began on Wednesday, 22nd October 2025, led by Mr. Thuo and Mr. Peter, the Founding Director of the Electronic Waste Initiative Kenya (EWIK). The three-day event, running until Friday, 25th October 2025, brought together various organizations and stakeholders involved in waste management, including representatives from SDI, ETCO, university students, and other partners. The main aim was to explore and learn about the entire E-Waste value chain, from collection and sorting to recycling and repurposing.