Abstract/Case Study Sessions

Chair: Irene Ndirangu, THIWASCO
Amplifying the voice of adolescent girls to improve school attendance during menstruation in Meru, Kenya. L. M. Kirimi; L. Wood,
Promoting gender equality in human capital development. A case study of Murang’a Water and Sanitation Company. J. Kinuthia; D. Thugu; A. Nganga
Capacity building and research in Non-Sewered Sanitation; A glimpse at the terrain. D.S. Kiogora; Riungu J N
Need for sewer education to the public to reduce operation and maintenance costs of sewer. M. B.Wanjiru
Empowering schools through the “Toilets Making the Grade” Competition. Al.Hoehne; S. Kasongamulilo; S. Schrader
Addressing Spatial Data Gaps in Water and Sanitation through Capacity Strengthening. C.Cheruiyot; E.J. Atieno, F.C. Onyambu
Building Climate Resilience in Water Service Provision: A Case of Meru Water and Sewerage. P. Mugendi; Riungu D. K.
Catchment Management: An Important Part of Water Supply- KIWASCO Case Study. G Odero; E. Muga.
Implementing Nature Based Solutions in Mitigating Impacts of Climate on Water Resources, irrigation and Sanitation. G. Mugambi
Ensuring Safely Managed and Adequate Water for Improved Nutrition: Beyond Mere Access. D. Achieng; I. Kiplagat ; E.Macharia ; M. Karumba ; M.Opondo; R.
Sitati ; P.Kipkorir; J. Kathenge ; D.Mulwa; R.Ngugi ; E. Onsomu ; J.Gatungu

Chair: Carol Odero, KIWASCO

Overcoming Sanitation Challenges in an Urban Slum: A Case Study of Mbayani Township, Blantyre. F. Nyamwezi
Can improved access to handwashing infrastructure and soap change behaviour? Findings from a randomised control study in a refugee setting in Kenya. D.Akeyo;
V.Shah, I.Tumwebaze, N.Nganga, G.Kiragu, S.Philips, S.Simiyu
Closed Loop Sanitation Project at Ezra Gumbe Primary School, Kisumu. J. Obunga; B.Orwa
Pit Latrine Emptying Innovations and Service Delivery Efficiencies in Kisumu. C. Oluoch; E. Mariita; P .Omondi; C. Njehu
Investigating On-site Conversion of Feacal Sludge using Black Soldier Fly Larvae: Case Study. J. Riungu; Mumali A., Kithinji D.K; Karanja S; Oyoo V.
Evaluating simplified sewerage in sub-Saharan Africa. M. Jackson-Koufie; A.Parker; M.Sule; B.Evans
Rhonda’s Simplified Sewer System – Game-Changer for Urban Communities. G. Kabubu; Njung’e, H; Kimani, P
SaniTracker: Enhancing sanitation service delivery through digital technology. J.Kimotho

Chair: Peter Koech, WSTF
Impact of Accelerator Programmes on WASH Enterprises in Kenya. N.Greene; M. Nyaruai; P. Omondi; J. H. Friede; S. Malik
Community-Driven Models for Sustainable Rural Water Treatment Systems. N. Mutugi
KIWASCO’s Journey to Financial Sustainability through Smart Prepaid Metering Technology. K. Kitindah; M. Ogutu
Leveraging Emerging Technologies for Financial Sustainability in KIWASCO. T. Wadenya; S. Ananda
Empowering Local Businesses and Enhancing Sanitation: PuPu Pump’s Impact in East Africa. A.Jagongo
Scaling Sanitation Enterprises: Addressing Capacity Gaps for Sustainable Market-Based Sanitation in Kenya. E Muchira
Some thoughts about harvesting of and making products out of Water hyacinth, using old European experiences. R. Kampf
An Adaptive Water Rationing Model for Sustainable Water Distribution in Urban Areas Using Reinforcement Learning. S. Nyutu

Chair: Mburu Kiemo, THIWASCO
Models, towards city wide inclusive sanitation in Nakuru. H. Njung’e
KIWASCO’s Governance Model for Inclusive and Sustainable Water Connections. B. Ouma; S. Winyo
Strong decentralized governance through collaborative action. C. Namale; A.Hohne
Digital Platforms for Water Governance and Decision- Making. H. Mutharu
KYWP MMUST Chapter WASH awareness improving water access and hygiene through community engagement. H. M. Oteko
Community Led Initiative (CLI) _ A Strategic Approach to Sustainable Non-Revenue Water Management. B. Ondego; C. Odero
Community Mapping of Water Sanitation and Hygiene Access for Sustainable Urban Planning. E. Otieno; F. Onyambu; C. Cheruiyot

Chair: Christine Tantuo, CEO, GoSoft
Leveraging Electrical Conductivity (EC) as a Versatile Tool in Water quality Monitoring. E. Okoth
Fusing Space and Sensors: Predicting Turbidity for Smarter Water Treatment in Kisumu. B.Ouma; K. Kitindah; V. Akinyi
Application of GIS and Remote Sensing in Site Identification for Managed Aquifer Recharge. S. Gatobu
Stable Isotopes Applications for Water Resources Planning; Understanding Tiwi Aquifer. E. Ireri
HDPE Structured Wall Rainwater Recycling Tanks for High Volume Storage and Reuse of Rainwater. S. Thomas; V.Samaras; J. Ndiema
Green-Energy, A Sustainable Source of Energy for The Water Sector; Case Study for Kikuyu Water Company. J. Murage
Harnessing Solar Energy for Climate-Resilient Water and Case Study from Busia. C. Oduori
Source Water Estimation for Managed Aquifer Recharge in Tiwi Aquifer, Kenya, C. Wacuka
Enhancing Climate-Resilient Water Resource Management through Conservation Initiatives: A Case Study of THIWASCO’s Watershed Investment. E. Ngugi
Climate change adaptation and mitigation through catchment protection: A case of River yala, Water fund. M . Mariga