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.
From Participation to Agency: ETCO at the SAIIA Youth Programming Innovation Lab
Last week, ETCO represented Kibra at the SAIIA Youth Programming Innovation Lab in Nairobi — where the real question wasn't youth participation, but youth agency. Here's what that means for our nine programmes, and an honest look at what it takes to build sustainably as a volunteer-run organisation.
Creating Impact, Building a Better Tomorrow
At ETCO, we're committed to creating lasting positive impact by keeping our environment safe and clean while creating meaningful employment opportunities for our communities. Through innovation and strategic partnerships with like-minded stakeholders, we're working together to achieve shared goals that drive sustainable development. We're also conducting a comprehensive economic survey to better understand the project's returns, impact, and scalability—ensuring every step we take is informed, effective, and built for long-term success.
Planning Meeting with PSN - Waste Management Project
Today's ETCO had logistical planning meeting at PSN Office to discuss the upcoming waste management project... Good things take time.