From Liability to Asset: Circular Economy Paradigms in Kenyan Sanitation

Brief Summary

Contemporary sanitation strategies in Kenya are undergoing a paradigm shift, transitioning from linear "contain-and-dispose" models to circular "recover-and-reuse" systems. Drawing from the outcomes of the Sanitation Accountability Symposia (SanAccs I and II), this article explores the integration of fecal waste into the national economic and environmental framework. By aligning with the Water Quality Regulations of 2024, this publication outlines the technological, logistical, and governance drivers necessary to transform fecal sludge into a sustainable resource while safeguarding public health and groundwater integrity.