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Socio-Economic Determinants of Sanitation Technology Adoption in Kapseret Sub County, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya

Authors : Mercy Jebet; Patrick Kubai; Grace Gakii

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 7 - July

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25jul1243

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Abstract : In many rural areas of developing nations, access to improved sanitation is still a major public health and development concern. This study examines how households in Kapseret Sub-County, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya, utilize sanitation technology in relation to socioeconomic parameters. Data was obtained from 475 families selected by stratified random sampling in four different regions using a descriptive research method. Descriptive statistics, correlations, regression, and ANOVA tests were used to evaluate both qualitative and quantitative data using SPSS (version 26). According to the results, 30.9% of respondents used unimproved sanitation methods, whereas 69.1% of respondents had access to improved options, such as pour-flush toilets that were connected to septic tanks or sewage systems. The choice and sustainability of sanitation systems were greatly impacted by socioeconomic characteristics, including household income, education level, employment status, dwelling structure, and access to building materials. 32.4% of households reported having financial difficulties, which suggests that maintaining current amenities is difficult. Analysis of regression and association highlighted how education and income influence sanitation adoption and behavior. The study concludes that effective sanitation interventions must address multiple interrelated socio-economic challenges. It recommends a collaborative, community-based approach integrating education, financial support, and infrastructure development to enhance sanitation access and sustainability in the region.

Keywords : Sanitation Technologies, Household Characteristics, Socio-Economic Factors, Community Attitudes, and Cultural Norms.

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In many rural areas of developing nations, access to improved sanitation is still a major public health and development concern. This study examines how households in Kapseret Sub-County, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya, utilize sanitation technology in relation to socioeconomic parameters. Data was obtained from 475 families selected by stratified random sampling in four different regions using a descriptive research method. Descriptive statistics, correlations, regression, and ANOVA tests were used to evaluate both qualitative and quantitative data using SPSS (version 26). According to the results, 30.9% of respondents used unimproved sanitation methods, whereas 69.1% of respondents had access to improved options, such as pour-flush toilets that were connected to septic tanks or sewage systems. The choice and sustainability of sanitation systems were greatly impacted by socioeconomic characteristics, including household income, education level, employment status, dwelling structure, and access to building materials. 32.4% of households reported having financial difficulties, which suggests that maintaining current amenities is difficult. Analysis of regression and association highlighted how education and income influence sanitation adoption and behavior. The study concludes that effective sanitation interventions must address multiple interrelated socio-economic challenges. It recommends a collaborative, community-based approach integrating education, financial support, and infrastructure development to enhance sanitation access and sustainability in the region.

Keywords : Sanitation Technologies, Household Characteristics, Socio-Economic Factors, Community Attitudes, and Cultural Norms.