School of Engineering & Architecture: Recent submissions
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Factors Influencing Adoption of Sanitation Systems in Rural Communities: Case of Tharaka-North Subcounty, Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2025)The purpose of the study was to evaluate the variables impacting the adoption of sanitation systems in rural communities of Tharaka-North Sub-County, Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya. The study's objectives were to assess how ... -
Influence of Social, Environmental and Technological Factors on Management of Faecal Matter in Arid and Semi-Arid Areas: A Case of Isiolo Sub-County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2025)Access to safe and adequate sanitation remains a significant challenge in arid and semi-arid areas. To address this issue, onsite sanitation facilities have gained global acceptance, where financial constraints often ... -
Influence of Social, Cultural and Environmental Factors on Public Perception Towards Sewerage Treatment Plants in Meru County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science & Technology, 2025)Effective wastewater management is essential for nature conservation and promotion of health. Although Government efforts in supporting establishment of wastewater treatment plants have been shown, the projects are at times ... -
Assessment of Women Participation In Sanitation in Low-Income Rural Area Sigoji East, Abogeta East and Mitunguu Wards In South Iment ISub-County in Meru County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2025)Public participation is extensively recognized as essential for the success of sanitation and water projects in rural areas of developing countries. Women, being the primary users of water schemes in these areas, hold ... -
Evaluating Human Excreta Management and Sanitation Services Using a Shit Flow Diagram at Iten Municipality, Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science & Technology, 2025)In low- and middle-income countries such as Kenya, access to safe sanitation is a significant challenge contributing to public health issues and economic burdens. Various sanitation interventions have been implemented to ... -
Assessment of Societal Norms, Health Effects, and Coping Strategies Influencing Raw Sewage Disposal in Water Sources of Mukuru Slums, Nairobi, Kenya
(Meru University of Science & Technology, 2025)Globally, approximately 1.7 billion people lack basic sanitation, with 494 million practicing open defecation, and dire situation in slums. However, despite national sanitation policies and global efforts, over two million ... -
Evaluation of Lactic Acid Produced By Fermentation of Selected Vegetable Waste As a Treatment in Faecal Sludge
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2025)Effective faecal sludge treatment is essential for pathogen reduction and compliance to World Health Organization standards for disposal or reuse. In developing countries, these treatments are frequently absent, ineffective, ... -
Influence of Social-Cultural and Economic Factors On Access to Safely Managed Sanitation Facilities in Pastoral Communities in Sakusub-County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2025)The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim for universal access to safely managed sanitation by 2030 and also emphasizes eradication of open defecation as a way to promote pathogen-free environment. Despite efforts to ... -
Social, Cultural, and Economic Factors Influencing Promotion of Latrine Utilization In Laisamis Sub county, Marsabit, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2025)The issue of sanitation has long existed and drawn criticism from figures like Mahatma Gandhi, who stated that sanitation in a community is more important than independence. Latrine utilization is among ways of ensuring ... -
Assessment of Societal Norms, Health Effects, and Coping Strategies Influencing Raw Sewage Disposal in Water Sources of Mukuru Slums, Nairobi, Kenya
(Meru University of Science & Technology, 2025)Globally, approximately 1.7 billion people lack basic sanitation, with 494 million practicing open defecation, and dire situation in slums. However, despite national sanitation policies and global efforts, over two million ... -
Influence of Psychosocial Factors on the Adoption of Community-Led Total Sanitation:
(Meru University of Science & Technology, 2025)The primary objective of Sustainable Development Goal 6.2 is to achieve universal access to adequate sanitation and hygiene and eliminate open defecation by 2030. One of the key strategies toward this goal is the implementation ... -
Urine Stabilization Using Lactic Acid from Fruit and Vegetable Peels Fermentation: A Potential Source of Nitrogen Fertiliser
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2025)Poor sanitation costs Kenya about 1-2% of its GDP per year, emphasising the crucial need for sustainable solutions. Source separation of excreta is a viable option because it allows for nutrient recovery. However, its ... -
Assessment of Fecal Coliforms (Khat) Twigs Along the Value Chain in Igembe South Sub-County, Meru, Kenya
(Meru University of Science & Technology, 2025)Catha edulis is a plant that is commonly used as a recreational drug in many parts of the world. Catha edulis twigs have been found to contain high levels of fecal coliforms, exceeding recommended limits for safe consumption ... -
Influence of Social, Cultural, And Household Ability Factors on Adoption of Community-Led Total Sanitation (Clts) in Laisamis Sub-County, Marsabit County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science & Technology, 2025)Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) is a behaviour change approach designed to promote sustainable and equitable access to sanitation and hygiene. Despite more than a decade of CLTS implementation in Kenya, open defecation ... -
Evaluation of Excreta Management Across Sanitation Service Chain Using Shitflow Diagram in Kericho Town, Kenya
(Meru University of Science & Technology, 2025)Over half of the world's population lived in cities as of 2020, and it's expected that 70%of the global population will live in cities by 2050. Providing adequate sanitation services in urban and peri-urban areas is ... -
Household and Socioeconomic Factors Influencing Sanitation Technology Choice in Kapseret Sub-County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science & Technology, 2025)Sanitation is a fundamental determinant of public health, economic development, and social development well-being. Despite various interventions in Kenya, many households in semi-urban and rural areas continue to face ... -
Influence of Gender in Toilet Access, Use, and Maintenance on Performance of Shared Sanitation Facilities in Nanyuki Slums, Kenya
(Meru University of Science & Technology, 2025)The Sustainable Development Goals agenda 6 emphasizes on sanitation access alongside gender equality as a transformative strategy to improved sanitation. However, with these serious health consequences of poor sanitation, ... -
Influence of Social Economic Factors and Technological Suitability on Faecal Emptying, Conveyance and Disposal
(Meru University of Science & Technology, 2025)Safe management of faecal waste is one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which envisions safe sanitation for all. However, although efforts to improve sanitation conditions in slums have been made, faecal emptying, ... -
Factors Affecting Long-Term Adoption of Improved Sanitation Through Community-Led Total Sanitation in Magarini Sub-County, Kilifi County
(Meru University of Science & Technology, 2025)The disease burden related to fecal-oral infections in Magarini Sub-County is a significant public health concern. The study sought to identify and analyze the primary drivers influencing sustained adherence to Community-Led ... -
Consumers and Producers’ Acceptability, and Perceptions of Broiler Chicken Reared on Black Soldierfly Larvae Fed with Faecal Sludge in Kenya
(Meru University of Science & Technology, 2025)The Sustainable Development Goals agenda two and 6.2 focus on the achievement of zero hunger and attainment of safely managed sanitation by 2030. Yet, many developing countries, including Kenya, remain off track, with ...