Kigali
Kigali has a population of 1 745 555 people, with 488,868 private households and an average household size of 3.6 people.
Sanitation in Kigali
As the city expands, so does the need for sustainable, safety, and affordable sanitation services
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NEWS AND UPDATES
Kigali's Implementation Plan
The sanitation project in Kigali is guided by a multi-phase strategy that combines technology innovation, community engagement, and institutional collaboration.
Sanitation Facilities
In Kigali City, 94% of households use improved sanitation facilities, with 85% using pit latrines with solid slabs, but 2% of households still lack any toilet facility
Policy Framework
The Government of Rwanda, under the National Strategy for Transformation, has prioritized achieving universal access to water, sanitation, and hygiene services by 2024 as a key component of its social transformation agend
Emptying and Transport
In Kigali, the provision of faecal sludge collection and transportation services is done by the private sector. According to RURA’s regulation, manual emptying (i.e. entering the pit and using traditional tools like shovels) is prohibited.
About the Implementing Partner
PIT VIDURA
We develop safe and affordable waste collection solutions for last-mile urban areas. As the world continues to urbanize, the challenges of fecal waste management in dense urban areas continues to grow. Pit Vidura develops the tools and technologies to enable safe and affordable fecal waste collection services for the world’s poorest urban households. Our live-lab approach integrates research and development processes in real–life communities, our communities
Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA)
RURA is the regulatory body responsible for overseeing the quality and delivery of public services, including water and sanitation services. RURA sets the standards and regulations for faecal sludge management and ensures that service providers comply with these standards. It also issues licenses to operators and monitors compliance by licensees with license terms andconditions.
Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC) Ltd
WASAC is the primary utility company responsible for the provision of water and sanitation services in Rwanda, including Kigali. In the context of FSM, WASAC is tasked with providing technical, operation and management expertise
Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA)
REMA has the mandate to see that sludge management practices do not harm the environment and that treatment facilities comply with national environmental standards.
