Learning Brief 3 of 4
This brief describes the market conditions the Vetiver Latrine would face in western Kenya. It covers the eight counties where the USAID Western Kenya Sanitation Project (opens in a new tab) (WKSP (opens in a new tab)) operated: Bungoma, Busia, Homa Bay, Kakamega, Kisii, Kisumu, Migori and Siaya and examines the size of the market, customer characteristics, and how toilets are selected, financed and constructed.
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)) as part of the ongoing development of the Vetiver Latrine. It draws on six external sources alongside Opero’s field research. Sample sizes and data collection dates are provided to help readers assess the strength and relevance of the evidence. Where sources report different figures, these are presented and explained. Any figures recalculated from published data are clearly identified, together with the methods used, to ensure transparency and allow independent verification.
This is the third in a series of four learning briefs. Brief 1 presents lessons from the pilot and identifies research gaps, while Brief 2 examines household toilet preferences. Full details of the sources, including their coverage, sample sizes and collection dates, are provided in the reference section.
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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