Effectiveness of sanitation policy instruments in Mavoko Municipality of Machakos County, Kenya
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2017-06-16Author
Mutua, Juliana Kamanthe Muia
Agwata, Jones F.
Anyango, Stephen
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Improved sanitation leads to better environmental quality however
threatened environments, population densities and inadequate finances are some
of the challenges facing proper sanitation management. This paper sought to
establish the effectiveness of policy, legal and institutional frameworks on promotion of sanitation management in Mavoko Municipality. Resident’s awareness and
compliance with policy instruments, role and responsibilities of Mavoko Municipality
Residents and Service Providers and Political Champions were used to gauge the
effectiveness of these policy instruments. Mavoko Municipality has low sewer network coverage with a deficit of 86% in sewerage treatment capacity as its existing
sewerage treatment capacity stands at 192,000 m3
against a required capacity of
1,407,000 m3
. The study site covered the urbanizing areas within the Municipality.
A cross-sectional study design was chosen and both primary and secondary data
were collected. 385 house hold respondents were interviewed. Simple random and
purposive sampling methods were used to administer questionnaires to standalone houses and comprehensive housing schemes. Key informant interviews with
County and National Officials mandated with sanitation management related
services were conducted using structured forms and interview guides. Findings indicate that existing policies and legal frameworks are not effective as they play
little role in influencing policy for the promotion of appropriate sanitation management approaches. Political championing was negligible whilst County Government
performed poorly in sanitation management. Commitment to providing sanitation
services and building capacities and strengths of Service Providers and emerging
Residential Neighbourhood Association is recommended to promote good practices
in sanitation and environmental management.