Utilization and Sustainability of Water and Sanitation Services in Kibera Slums of Nairobi, Kenya
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Date
2014-03-12
Authors
Ratemo, Lenah Boyani
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Abstract
The study was a survey of factors influencing the utilization and
sustainability of water and sanitation services in Kibera. This research study
used both cartographic and geographic information techniques to examine the
spatial pattern of sanitation delivery facilities in Kibera slum of Nairobi. The
research study aimed at assessing the socio-demographic characteristics, level
of knowledge and attitude towards utilization, availability and accessibility of
sanitation facilities. A total of 169 respondents were interviewed from Kibera
slums, by means of structured and semi-structured questionnaires, observations
and in depth interviews were done to elicit a better understanding of the factors
and their effects on the utilization of sanitation facilities in the slum areas. Data
were analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively to address. the objectives of the
survey. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to analyze
quantitative data. Descriptive statistical of means, frequencies and percentages
were used to describe and summarize data. Cox regression analysis was
performed on the data. Tables, pie charts, and graphs were used to present
results. Qualitative data was analyzed using NUDIST package. The results
from the study indicate a very strong relationship between, cost of using latrine
from the respondent's house, time taken walking to the latrine and the
satisfaction the respondents get from the latrine services. These results explain
that utilization of these facilities is highly affected by these factors. In an urban
population where most people live below poverty level these facilities are not
sustainable with these high significances (P=O.012, P=O.026)
Description
Department of Community Resource Management and Extension, 72p. The TD 380 .R3 2007
Keywords
Water -- Analysis, Sanitation, Household -- Kenya., Drinking Water.