Adoption and use of self sanitizing biodegradable toilet bags in Kibera slums, Nairobi county
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Date
2014
Authors
Nderitu, Faith Wanjiku
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Abstract
Informal settlements suffer from lack of improved sanitation facilities, including toilet,
showers and sewage disposal. With few toilets and pit latrines, this has resulted in growth of
flying toilets due to inaccessibility of toilet facilities during late hours, lack of even
distribution and lack of convenience due to insecurity. The aim of the current study is to
investigate the community's perception of the adoption of single use self-sanitizing
biodegradable toilets and its impact on the flying toilets menace. Specific objectives will
focus on perception on adoption, community level of awareness and socio-economic and
environment impact of adopting single use self-sanitizing biodegradable toilet bags.The study
will be carried out in Kibera slums. Using questionnaires a survey will be conducted to
collect information from community on their perception, awareness and valuation of the
single use biodegradable toilets from schools and households. Data collected using
questionnaire will to Chi-square and spearman's correlation to determine the relationships of
the respondent's views on the self-sanitizing biodegradable toilets. The current study will
increase the level of awareness on the use and benefits of single use self-sanitizing
biodegradable toilets and identify the challenges the community experience in the adoption of
the use of single use biodegradable toilet bags and recommend informed solution.
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School of Environmental Studies