A preventable crisis: Only about 31% of Kenyans have access to safely managed sanitation services.
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Access to services that ensure hygienic separation of excreta from human contact.
Rural populations contaminating land and water sources due to lack of facilities.
1/3 of Kenya Schools lack basic Sanitation (WHO/UNICEF JMP 2024/2025 Updates)
The crisis manifests differently depending on geography. The fight against disease is ultimately a fight against fecal waste.
In Kenya’s informal settlements, the sanitation deficit acts as a structural bottleneck that suppresses national economic potential. By failing to capture the 5.5x return on investment generated by clean infrastructure, the state incurs a heavy fiscal burden through lost productivity and escalating healthcare costs. Ultimately, the "weakest link" theory suggests that Nairobi’s economic resilience is tethered to its slums; without targeted sanitation reform, broader urban prosperity remains fragile and prone to systemic public health shocks.
Sessional Paper No. 7 of 2024 is the blueprint for achieving safely managed sanitation for all by 2030.
Shifts focus from basic access to managing the entire service chain—from safe containment to integration.
Addresses sanitation financing challenges, promoting Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) and governance.
Commits to leveraging climate-resilient technologies and promoting gender and disability-friendly facilities.
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