World Environment Day - 2025
World Environment Day – June 5, 2025 Venue: Canaan Estate Community Hall & Nairobi Dam – Seafar Area Organized by: ETCO through the Ngong River Regeneration Network – Zone 2
The celebration drew a remarkable turnout of 420 participants, including Climate Worx Mtaani cohorts from Nyayo Highrise, and community members from Kibera and Lang’ata and was graced by notable guests, including: Lang’ata ACC, Mr. Waweru, Nyayo Highrise Ward Silanga Village Ass. Chief, Kennedy, SportPesa CSR Director - Willis Ojwang, Nondescripts RFC Coach - Ben Nyambu, Pinetote Founder - Stormy Odhiambo, Representatives from Nairobi Rivers Commission’s Secretariat: Madam Janet, Augustine, and Zubeda, among others.
Activities Highlights 1. Community Sensitization Program - we began with an interactive community sensitization session at Canaan Estate Community Hall, focusing on the importance of environmental conservation, Sustainable waste management & the need for collective action to protect our local ecosystems.
2. Tree Planting Session - A tree planting exercise followed, held between Nairobi Dam and the Seafar Apartments area. This space has been reclaimed by the Ngong River Regeneration Network – Zone 2 with a vision of transforming it into a community park. • Trees Planted: 380 indigenous and ornamental trees • Goal: To rehabilitate the riverside ecosystem and create a green urban space for community recreation.
3. Clean-Up Activity - The final major activity was a clean-up exercise around Nairobi Dam. This was also a research initiative aimed at quantifying the amount of waste entering the dam through a single tributary after rainfall.
Waste Collected: Approximately 1 tonne of sorted waste, including plastics, organic debris, and other pollutants.
Partnership and Support - We are deeply grateful to the partners and supporters who made this event a success through their participation. These partners/participants offered onsite, online, technical & financial Support. They included: SportPesa, Lang’ata Local Water Forum (LLWF), Kibera Community Emergency Response Team (KCERT), Andolo Bridge Community (ABC) , Mazingira Women Initiative , Climate Awareness Defenders, Milango – From Mathare, Nondescripts RFC and Players, Pinetote, Kibera Talking, Umande Trust, Lashes by Shazz, Nairobi Rivers Commission (NRC), Beyond The Scars, County Government Representatives – ACC & Ass. Chief, Haki , Rotary Club Nairobi – Connect, Power Engineers , Ecologists Without Borders (EcoWB).
Conclusion
The World Environment Day celebrations not only showcased the power of community action but also strengthened partnerships focused on restoring our environment. The success of the tree planting, clean-up, and sensitization activities is a testament to what we can achieve through collaboration and shared purpose.
We remain committed to our long-term goal of reviving the Nairobi Dam and regenerating Ngong River tributaries into healthy ecosystems and safe public spaces for current and future generations.
Together, we can beat plastic pollution and restore our planet.
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.