Factors Influencing Management of Human Excrement through Biogas Technology in Mukuru Kwa Njenga Slums, Nairobi City County Kenya

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dc.contributor.authorMunyigi, Lilian
dc.contributor.authorMang’uriu, Daniel
dc.date.accessioned2024-05-17T12:12:48Z
dc.date.available2024-05-17T12:12:48Z
dc.date.issued2024-05
dc.descriptionArticleen_US
dc.description.abstractOne of the factors influencing the achievement of sustainable sanitation is the proper disposal of human excrement. The problem is most prevalent in informal settlements, where sewerage systems are rare. One of the approaches considered sustainable is the conversion of human excrement into renewable energy via biogas technology. The purpose of the study, which was guided by Roger's theory of innovation diffusion, was to investigate the key factors that influence human excrement management through biogas technology. Mukuru Kwa Njenga slums were chosen as a study area. A sample of 100 people was selected using systematic random sampling. Data were analysed using a social science statistics package. Multiple linear regression was used to determine demographic factors that influence technology adoption. The Chi-square test was used to examine the relationship between various variables. Tables and charts were used to present the data. The study revealed that gender (p=.001) and education level (p=.000) significantly influence the use of biogas technology in the management of human excrement. Technology failure ((χ2= 10.301, p=.036) and lack of technical skills ((χ2= 7.518, p=.128) have no significant effect on the technology adoption rate. Cultural beliefs (χ2= 23.665, P=.000) have a significant effect on the use of biogas produced from human excrement. The ability of technology to prevent overflowing of faecal matter during heavy rainfall (χ2= 23.937, P=.000) and the prevention of odour from sanitation facilities (χ2=17.983, p= .001) has encouraged many residents to use the technology. The study concludes that technical and socio-economic factors, as well as its relative advantage over other excrement disposal methods, influence its adoption rate.en_US
dc.identifier.citationMunyigi, L., & Mang’uriu, D. (2024). Factors Influencing Management of Human Excrement through Biogas Technology in Mukuru Kwa Njenga Slums, Nairobi City County Kenya. East African Journal of Environment and Natural Resources, 7(1), 141-156. https://doi.org/10.37284/eajenr.7.1.1918en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.37284/eajenr.7.1.1918
dc.identifier.urihttps://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/27884
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherEANSOen_US
dc.subjectBiogasen_US
dc.subjectSustainable Sanitationen_US
dc.subjectHuman Healthen_US
dc.subjectWaterborne Diseasesen_US
dc.subjectBio-Digestersen_US
dc.subjectRenewable Energyen_US
dc.subjectHuman Excrementen_US
dc.titleFactors Influencing Management of Human Excrement through Biogas Technology in Mukuru Kwa Njenga Slums, Nairobi City County Kenyaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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