People living in informal settlements in Kenya will soon have access to safe, hygienic sanitation services as a sanitation solutions company has committed to increasing its operations in the country.
By making this commitment they have joined the Business Call to Action (BCtA) and wish to provide sanitation services to an estimated 300 000 people by 2020. Sanergy, which designs and manufactures low-cost, high-quality sanitation facilities, has offered to establish a network of over 2 000 of its Fresh Life Operators to manage hygienic toilets. The “Fresh Life” portable toilets are franchised and run as locally managed small businesses. Through theses franchises, Sanergy aims to create and manage a network of Fresh Life Operators in informal settlements.“We are committed to expanding our operations throughout Kenya, which will go a long way towards better health outcomes for families in the community and improved day-to-day conditions that lead to healthy and more resilient communities,” said David Auerbach, Co-Founder, Sanergy.
The operators will become franchise partners and receive training, access to financing, ongoing operational and marketing support, and a daily waste collection service. The model adapts to local demand and not only ensures that toilets are kept clean, but that the waste is collected and converted to renewable energy and organic byproducts for future use. “Sanergy has raised the bar in adapting innovative solutions for basic hygiene issues, and is committed to minimising the cycle of poor health and limited sanitation options – especially for those living at the base of the pyramid. We are pleased to welcome them to the Business Call to Action,” stated Sahba Sobhani, Acting Programme Manager for the Business Call to Action. Launched at the United Nations in 2008, the Business Call to Action (BCtA) aims to accelerate progress towards the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by challenging companies to develop inclusive business models that offer the potential for both commercial success and development impact.
