Eunice Mbitha, a mother of 3 is a seasoned entrepreneur running several businesses in Nairobi’s Mukuru informal settlement. She owns house rental units where 10 households live, […]
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Driving sustainability in cities through integrated waste management solutions
Cities around the world face great challenges due to increasing urbanization and one of them is the rising amount of waste generated. According to the World Bank, […]
Read moreInternational Women’s Day 2021: #ChoosetoChallenge barriers to safe sanitation access for women and girls
International Women’s Day is a major day for celebrating women’s diversity and achievements all over the world while renewing our solidarity with each other to increase gender […]
Read moreAXA IM Alts Leads New Investment Round in Sanergy
AXA IM Alts1, a global leader in alternatives investments, through the AXA Impact Fund Climate and Biodiversity2, along with Mani Kapital and Kepple Ventures, two Tokyo-based investment […]
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Tackling challenges of pit latrine emptying in urban slums
Louise Couder (Director, External Relations) and Sheila Kibuthu (Assistant Manager, Communications) at Sanergy, a sanitation service provider in Kenya, reflect on the results and drivers of success […]
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Engineering solutions to optimize Black Soldier Fly production
Denis Ruto joined Sanergy’s Black Soldier Fly team earlier this year as part of the Sanergy Fellows Program. He has since transitioned to a full-time position. Below, […]
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No more full pits! – Introducing ‘Makao Bora’, the pit-emptying site
In Kenyan slums, pit latrines make up 80% of sanitation facilities. When these pit latrines fill up, digging a new pit is not an option; space is […]
Read moreThe SFD – A New Way Of Visualizing Excreta Management In Nairobi City
Since May 2017, Sanergy has been working with the Ministry of Health, City County of Nairobi and the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) in a […]
Read moreSanergy at World Water Week: A Recap
Last month, Sanergy participated in the World Water Week. The World Water Week is an annual global event that brings together leaders and experts in the WASH […]
Read moreDigital mapping – our new way to reach everyone, everywhere with safe sanitation
One of the biggest impacts of rapid urbanization in cities today is the buildup of crowded slums. In Nairobi for example, out of 3.1 million dwellers, 2.5 […]
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