Sanitation Data Deficiencies and Lack of Unified Monitoring
73%
Counties Without Centralized Sanitation Databases
Ksh 12B
Estimated Annual Loss from Inefficient Resource Allocation
SDG 6.2
Requires Data-Driven Monitoring for Universal Access
In the quest for sustainable development, the statement “data is the new oil” has never been more relevant than in Kenya’s sanitation sector. Yet, an invisible crisis of information asymmetry continues to obstruct evidence-based policy, transforming vital resource allocation into little more than a shot in the dark.
The Invisible Crisis of Information
Kenya’s sanitation ecosystem remains fragmented by data silos, inconsistent reporting frameworks, and a chronic focus on infrastructure over service outcomes. This lack of unified monitoring makes it nearly impossible to track progress toward SDG 6.2 or allocate resources effectively.
Transform Anecdote into Action
Don’t let your organization’s impact remain an “Invisible Crisis of Information.” You are part of the frontline response — closing sanitation gaps and delivering safe services where they are needed most. Your operational insights are the missing piece that can help build a unified, evidence-based national picture.
The academic community and policymakers are planning in the dark. Without accurate, standardized data, Kenya risks repeating inefficiencies, widening inequalities, and missing key targets. The Sanibook is your chance to help bridge this data gap.
Join the Movement: Become a Cornerstone of Unified Monitoring
By contributing your narrative and data to the upcoming Sanibook—a key step toward establishing a National Sanitation Data Hub—you gain the opportunity to:
- • Elevate Your Visibility: Position your work as a foundational case study driving standardized reporting and digital monitoring tools.
- • Validate Your Impact: Convert field metrics into a nationally recognized format that truly reflects your contribution to safely managed sanitation.
- • Influence Policy: Equip decision-makers with actionable data that directs funding where it’s needed most—especially in underserved urban areas.
Your story is the evidence. Your data is the key. Invest a small amount of time and resources to make your impact visible and measurable. Together, we can move from Guesswork to Precision and deliver the dignity every Kenyan deserves.
Contribute Your Data to SaniBook“The absence of data is not ignorance — it’s invisibility. The future belongs to those who measure, share, and act.”