Sanitation challenges, groundwater perspectives and their intertwined relationships in Kisumu, Kenya

Authors

  • Japhet Kanoti University of Nairobi
  • Daniel Olago University of Nairobi
  • Norbert Akech University of Nairobi
  • Christopher Nyamaoi University of Nairobi
  • Simeon Dulo Univeriisty of Nairobi
  • Richard Ayah University of Nairobi
  • Richard Taylor University College London

Abstract

Key Messages

  • Groundwater is the preferred alternative water source during times of shortages and in areas not served by piped water supplies.
  • Pit latrines are the main sanitation facilities in Kisumu where sewerage extends over less than 20 per cent of the city.
  • Pit latrines contribute to microbial contamination of shallow groundwater in Kisumu.
  • The sub-surface can be used both as a source of water and as a repository of human waste.

Author Biographies

Japhet Kanoti, University of Nairobi

Department of Geology

Daniel Olago, University of Nairobi

Department of Geology

Norbert Akech, University of Nairobi

Department of Geology

Christopher Nyamaoi, University of Nairobi

Department of Geology

Simeon Dulo, Univeriisty of Nairobi

Department of Civil and Construction Engineering

Richard Ayah, University of Nairobi

School of Public Health

Richard Taylor, University College London

Department of Geography,

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Published

31-01-2020

How to Cite

Kanoti, J., Olago, D., Akech, N., Nyamaoi, C., Dulo, S., Ayah, R., & Taylor, R. (2020). Sanitation challenges, groundwater perspectives and their intertwined relationships in Kisumu, Kenya. Kenya Policy Briefs, 1(1), 15–16. Retrieved from https://academia-ke.org/journal/index.php/kpb/article/view/8

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2020): Kenya Policy Briefs

Section

Series 2 - Social Pillar

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