World Earth Day at Kamukunji
On a bright April morning at Kamukunji, dust rose where shovels met soil and young trees waited in sacks. The theme hung in the air as plain as a slogan on a vest: Our Power, Our Planet.
ETCO stood beside other groups working the same river in different bends — Nairobi River, zone by zone, people who know the smell of stagnant water and the sound of plastic catching in the reeds. Together we planted, cleared, and talked through what it takes to bring a stretch of bank back to life.
Learning from others on the river
Partnering with organisations that do what you do — only in another place — is rarely boring. It is a day of swapped phone numbers, hard questions, and small victories: a trench unclogged, a seedling tucked in, a child who learns the name of a tree.
If you want to join the next river or tree day in Kibera, walk in on a Saturday or message ETCO — gloves and goodwill go a long way.
Ngong River Regeneration Network - Zone (1-6)
The Ngong River Regeneration Network Zone Coordinators (Zones 1–6) held a productive meeting with the Commissioners representing the Ngong River, chaired by Commissioner Benjamin Langwen, alongside Commissioners John Kioli and Dr. Loice Jepkemboi Kipkiror, together with Inspector Ashford - NRC Secretariat. The meeting was highly engaging and inspiring, leaving us even more energized and committed to advancing the river restoration agenda. Together, we reaffirmed our shared commitment to not only regenerating our rivers, but also promoting a cleaner environment, encouraging food production through downstream farming, and creating sustainable job opportunities through riverine activities. #NgongRiverRestoration #NairobiRivers #EnvironmentalConservation #RiverRegeneration #ClimateAction #CommunityEmpowerment #GreenJobs
World Menstrual Hygiene Day Celebration
In celebration of Menstrual Hygiene Day, ETCO, in partnership with Rotary Club of Nairobi Connect and with support from the Safaricom Foundation, today donated 900 sanitary towels to girls at Joash Olum Primary School. This initiative was aimed at supporting the girl child by promoting menstrual dignity, boosting confidence, and helping keep girls in school so they can stay focused on their education and future careers.
Kikuyu Rotary Club Team site visit - partnership
It was a pleasure hosting the Nairobi Rotary Club Connect’s Yumbya Nyamai, who also represented Ecologists Without Borders (EcoWB), alongside the Kikuyu Rotary Club Presidents—past, current, and incoming—George Ngotho, Patrick, and Marion respectively. We truly appreciated your visit to the site and your interest in the upcoming waste management project.