World Toilets Day
On 19 November 2024, upstream Ngong River was not an abstract line on a map — it was a two-day argument for dignity. The Ngong River Regeneration Network had already walked the lanes on the 18th, talking beside pit latrines and broken drains, then gathered tables and tents where engineers, nuns, and pit emptiers shared the same shade.
Cabinet Secretary Eng. Eric Murithi Mugaa moved through the exhibitions with the Nairobi Rivers Commission team under new chairperson Hon. Bishop Margaret Wanjiru — boots on uneven ground, county officers taking notes, community members pointing at maps they had drawn themselves.
Zone 2 at the table
Our Zone 2 stand drew a crowd — a masterplan for Nairobi Dam’s tributaries laid flat, colour-coded where pollution still wins. Collince Onyango, coordinator of Zone 2 and CEO of ETCO, walked visitors through what the river smells like after rain and what it costs a family when a toilet fails.
The CS promised to prioritise Ngong’s restoration and urged residents to guard sanitation like rent. In a pit-emptiers’ challenge, men lifted burdens no speech should romanticise — then talked about safer tools and fair pay.
Help us hold officials to that promise — come to the next Zone 2 public walk with your phone camera and your landlord’s number; evidence still moves the queue.
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.