World Rivers Day 2 - Mathare
Morning light finds Mathare the way it always does — thin in the alleys, bright on the tin, voices carrying across River Line. On day two of World Rivers Day, we came for another learning experience: to stand with the community in Mathare and along River Line, where the river’s story is written in both water and worry.
The day was full — events stacked beside events — and the real currency was transfer of knowledge and information. Not noise for noise’s sake, but questions surfacing where they usually stay quiet: what a healthy bank looks like, what dumping costs a neighbour, what “restoration” can mean when people already live metres from the edge.
We listened as much as we spoke. That is what a river day should be — a two-way current. We left with notebooks heavier and hearts a little lighter, because shared information is a kind of respect.
If you are in Mathare or River Line and want to partner on the next river gathering, contact ETCO — we are stronger when the story is told from both the settlement and the shoreline.
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.