Sanitation technologies for sustainable FSM (Kenya)

This study aimed at parametric analysis of sanitation technologies for sustainable fecal sludge management strategies by use of a shit flow diagram generated from the research amongst urban population of Eldoret town. The study advocated interventions on partnerships between the county government, community- based organizations, private partners and non-governmental organizations in ensuring sanitation utilities apply pro-poor initiatives for reforms. Data collection involved use of questionnaires, guided interviews with the key stakeholders in sanitation sector especially the county public health officers and sanitation workers from Eldoret Water and Sewerage Company. Focused group discussions were used amongst the local population to collect information on their views on sanitation service provision. The city sanitation service delivery assessment (CSDA) tool provided the main strategies to be undertaken by every stakeholder in ensuring sustainable urban fecal sludge management. The study indicated that 40% of Eldoret municipality is covered by sewer network and 64% of the fecal sludge generated were safely managed while the remaining 36% were unsafely managed. The study recommends the use of appropriate technologies in the containment of fecal sludge and also improvement of sewer coverage in the areas for sustainable FSM. The study findings are to be used as an advocacy tool for sustainable management of fecal sludge by key sanitation stakeholders.