Issues and challenges of providing adequate sanitation to people living on the shore of Lake Malawi: Case of Monkey Bay, Malawi

Mtungila, J.; Chipofya, Victor

doi:10.1016/j.desal.2008.05.073

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“…Pit latrines with a slab represent improved sanitation in its most basic form, but once the pit is full it no longer provides this service; and the pit must either be covered over, and a new latrine constructed, or the existing pit emptied [ 18 , 19 ]. However, unlike other developing cities such as Kampala, Nairobi and Dar-es-Salaam, Kigali has no clear strategy for the emptying of pit latrines [ 1 , 15 ] and only 2% of households empty sludge from their pits.…”

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Challenges to Achieving Sustainable Sanitation in Informal Settlements of Kigali, Rwanda

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Like most cities in developing countries, Kigali is experiencing rapid urbanisation leading to an increase in the urban population and rapid growth in the size and number of informal settlements. More than 60% of the city’s population resides in these settlements, where they experience inadequate and poor quality urban services including sanitation. This article discusses the issues and constraints related to the provision of sustainable sanitation in the informal settlements in Kigali. Two informal settlements (Gatsata and Kimisagara) were selected for the study, which used a mixed method approach for data collection. The research found that residents experienced multiple problems because of poor sanitation and that the main barrier to improved sanitation was cost. Findings from this study can be used by the city authorities in the planning of effective sanitation intervention strategies for communities in informal settlements.

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“…However, this does not genuinely reflect the reality on the ground. This is because access to improved sanitation systems was assessed using physical measures [ 19 ] but in most cases this did not capture real access levels since even the flush toilets might not provide adequate sanitation services if they are poorly maintained.…”

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“…Pit latrines with a slab represent improved sanitation in its most basic form, but once the pit is full it no longer provides this service; and the pit must either be covered over, and a new latrine constructed, or the existing pit emptied [18,19]. However, unlike other developing cities such as Kampala, Nairobi and Dar-es-Salaam, Kigali has no clear strategy for the emptying of pit latrines [1,15] and only 2% of households empty sludge from their pits.…”

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Like most cities in developing countries, Kigali is experiencing rapid urbanisation leading to an increase in the urban population and rapid growth in the size and number of informal settlements. More than 60% of the city's population resides in these settlements, where they experience inadequate and poor quality urban services including sanitation. This article discusses the issues and constraints related to the provision of sustainable sanitation in the informal settlements in Kigali. Two informal settlements (Gatsata and Kimisagara) were selected for the study, which used a mixed method approach for data collection. The research found that residents experienced multiple problems because of poor sanitation and that the main barrier to improved sanitation was cost. Findings from this study can be used by the city authorities in the planning of effective sanitation intervention strategies for communities in informal settlements.

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“…In some places improved sanitation technologies receive low acceptance either because of local customs and behavior (Hall 1978, Chaggu et al, 2002 or local practices that determine whether or not to use excreta as agricultural fertilizer (Jensen et al 2005). Environmental conditions like high water table limit adoption of improved latrines (Mtungila and Chipofya, 2009). The aforementioned factors continue to be challenges to accessing improved sanitation facilities, and have in some cases prevented their integrity and life when installed.…”

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Assessing Sustainability of Sanitation Technologies Recommended for Rural Settings: A Case Study of Morogoro District, Tanzania

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Issues and challenges of providing adequate sanitation to people living on the shore of Lake Malawi: Case of Monkey Bay, Malawi

Cited by 6 publications

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Challenges to Achieving Sustainable Sanitation in Informal Settlements of Kigali, Rwanda

Challenges to Achieving Sustainable Sanitation in Informal Settlements of Kigali, Rwanda

How Urban Societies Can Adapt To Resource Shortage And Climate Change

Assessing Sustainability of Sanitation Technologies Recommended for Rural Settings: A Case Study of Morogoro District, Tanzania

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