Decentralized Systems for Fecal Sludge Management: Navigating Technical and Governance Frontiers in Kenya’s Urban Sanitation

Brief Summary

In Kenya, the realization of Article 43(1) of the Constitution and Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6.2—universal access to safe sanitation—requires a paradigm shift from traditional sewered infrastructure to inclusive, non-sewered models. While centralized systems are often capital-intensive and geographically limited, Decentralized Treatment Facilities (DTFs) and on-site sanitation solutions offer scalable alternatives, particularly for informal settlements and rapidly growing urban centers. This publication explores the integration of technical innovation with collaborative governance frameworks to drive transformative sanitation across the service chain