School of Engineering & Architecture: Recent submissions
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Activated and Inactivated Sugarcane Biochar in Physicochemical Purification of Greywater
(Meru University of Science & Technology, 2025)The study investigated the effectiveness of sugarcane waste biochar as a sustainable material for purifying greywater to address environmental pollution and enhance water recycling. Biochar was produced by heating sugarcane ... -
Political Economy Analysis for Sanitation Delivery in Informal Settlements: A Case Study of Mukuru Kwa Reuben, Kenya
(Meru University of Science & Technology, 2025)The Sustainable Development Goals agenda 6.2 aims to increase access to equitable and adequate sanitation by 2030. However, sewer systems serve only 17 %of the Sub-Saharan African population in informal settlements. Possible ... -
Practices on Menstrual Hygiene Management among Girls Aged 9 to 17 years in Mathioya Sub-County, Murang’a County
(Meru University of Science & Technology, 2025)Menstrual Hygiene Management is an essential component of women's lives. Morethan50% of teenage girls in low and middle income countries (LMICs) engage in inadequate Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) practices with a ... -
Faecal Waste Management Practices and Performance of Sanitation Service Chain in Marsabit Town, Marsabit County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science & Technology, 2025)Safe faecal waste management can reduce transmission routes where pathogens in faecal particles pass from one person to the mouth of another. Globally, 780 million people lackaccess to safe water and approximately 2.5 ... -
Effect of Pit latrines on Enteric-Pathogen and Physicochemical Contamination of Ground Water in Tigania West Sub-County, Meru County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2025)Groundwater contamination is a global concern, posing risks to public health and ecosystems. In Kenya, particularly in rural areas like Tigania West Sub County, Meru County, groundwater contamination is a pressing issue ... -
Assessment of Microbial Quality And Physicochemical Parameters of Shallow Well Water in Moiben Sub-County, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2025)Informal settlements in urban areas of sub-Saharan Africa often rely heavily on shallow dug wells for their water supply. However, these wells are susceptible to contamination from various sources due to a lack of ... -
Mass Media as a Determinant of Hygiene Practices: Case Study of Garba Tula Sub-County, Isiolo County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2024)Hygiene practices are essential for maintaining public health and preventing the spread of infectious diseases. Mass media has the potential to influence individuals’ hygiene behaviors and attitudes. By reaching a wide and ... -
Assessment of Utilization of Sanitation Facilities by Women in Mukuru Kwa Reuben Informal Settlement in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2024)The problem of inadequate basic sanitation services to women living in informal settlement is a serious public health concern. Access to basic sanitation services is still a challenge in informal settlements and sanitation ... -
Evaluation of Project Management Practices of Feacal Sludge Management in Embu County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2024)Global fecal sludge management heavily relies on on-site sanitation, with 1.3 billion out of 2.7 billion people depending on it, especially in urban areas where urban poor and peri-urban residents face increased risks but ... -
Influence of Sanitation Facility Design, Social Factors, And Technological Suitability On the Promotion of Safe Fecal Management in Nyando Sub-County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2024)Sustainable Development Goal 6, target 2, aims to achieve universal access to sanitation by 2030, including the elimination of open defecation. This study investigated the impact of sanitation facility design, social ... -
Parametric Analysis of Sanitation Technologies for Sustainable Fecal Sludge Management: A Case of Eldoret Municipality, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2024)Globally, there exists need for equitable sanitation to ensure Sustainable city wide inclusive sanitation in most urban areas. In Eldoret, the municipal authorities need to be provided with informing tools and plans primarily ... -
Influence of Latrine Proximity, Hygiene Practices and Social Economic Factors on Latrine Use in Imenti North Sub County, Meru County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2024)About 2.5 billion people globally do not use improved latrine facilities, leading to widespread health and environmental hazards. In Kenya, more than five million individuals are forced to result to open defecation owing ... -
Situational Analysis of Occupational Safety, Health and Dignity of Sanitation Workers: A case Study of Mukuru Kwa Reuben Slums, Nairobi, Kenya
(Meru University of Science & Technology, 2024)The safety, health, and dignity of sanitation workers, despite being critical to global sanitation efforts, have long been neglected. This study addressed this issue by conducting a comprehensive analysis of the occupational ... -
Determination of the Gross Nutrient Composition of Larvae and Substrate During Black Soldier Fly Treatment of Faecal and Kitchen Waste
(Meru University of Science & Technology, 2024)Novel technologies to convert faecal waste into valuable nutrients provide a win-win situation in enhancing the closed sanitation loop and providing safe sanitation. In this study, laboratory scale experiments were set to ... -
Assessment of Sanitation Risk Factors Associated with Diarrhea among Under Five Children in Igembe South Sub-County Meru County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2024)Lack of safe water, poor hygiene and sanitation accounts for about 90% of the diarrheal diseases in the world. Globally, half a million people lack adequate sanitation, leading to fatalities for above five million people ... -
Effects of Biogenic Sulfuric Acid on Simulated Concrete Septic Tanks
(Meru University of Science & Technology, 2024)Africa and many Asian cities still employ the use of septic tanks to treat wastewater from the toilet. The use of septic tanks as an on-site wastewater treatment system is economically viable and affordable to the vast ... -
Evaluation of Sulfuric Acid Effect on Steel Strength as used in Concrete Reinforcement in Sanitation Structures
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2024)Most sanitation structures in the world are constructed using concrete which is reinforced by the steel metal, this type of concrete is called Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC). The RCC structure is believed to be relatively ... -
Implementation of Sanitation Policy Guidelines on the Sanitation Facilities in Public Primary Schools in Meru County
(Meru University of Science & Technology, 2024)A healthy and conducive learning environment, safe drinking water, and child-friendly sanitation facilities in the school where children spend time are necessary. However, children do not use the toilets regularly due to ... -
Social-Cultural and Economic Factors Influencing Management of Shared Sanitation in Nakuru Town West Slums, Nakuru County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science & Technology, 2024)Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target 6.2 calls for ‘adequate and equitable sanitation for all.’ However, rapid urbanization in developing countries has led to the growth of slums, where access to private sanitation ... -
Assessment of Microbial Quality of Borehole Water at Sources, Households and Proximity to Pit Latrines in Ekalakala Ward, Machakos County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science & Technology, 2024)Quality of drinking water is very vital to public health. Diarrhea can be caused by poor hygiene practices, inadequate sanitary action and unsafe drinking water. Globally, 1,000 children die annually due to controllable ...