Learning Brief 1 of 4
This brief presents what two pilot installations of the Vetiver Latrine have demonstrated, what remains unproven, and the research questions that follow. The pilots comprise a household installation in Busia, operating since early 2024, and a workplace installation at the Kisumu wastewater treatment lagoons. To date, only the pour-flush variant has been constructed and monitored in Kenya.
This brief was developed through a collaboration between Opero Services and the Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (opens in a new tab) (CAWST (opens in a new tab)), with CAWST (opens in a new tab) supporting the Kisumu pilot installation and the development of the learning brief series. The findings draw on observations and field experience from Opero’s pilot installations, with methods and sample sizes presented alongside each finding. These observations are distinguished from insights drawn from published literature, while areas requiring further investigation are highlighted to guide future research and technology development.
This is the first of four learning briefs in the series. Brief 2 examines household toilet preferences, Brief 3 assesses the sanitation market across the eight counties of Western Kenya, and Brief 4 reviews the toilet options currently available in that market.
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And for further information, contact Edwin (opens in a new tab) at Opero Services Ltd or email edwin@opero-services.com
