Exploring water access in rural Kenya

Narratives of social capital, gender inequalities and household water security in Kitui county

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 1 July 2021

• Country: Kenya
• Document Type: Journal Article
• Theme: Water and Sanitation
• Authors: Bukachi, S.A., Omia, D.O., Musyoka, M.M., Wambua, F.M.

Abstract

This study uses qualitative methods to examine how values embedded in social capital enable women and vulnerable groups in Kenya’s Kitui County, to cope with household water insecurity.

This work is part of the ‘REACH Improving Water Security for the Poor’ programme

Citation

Bukachi, S.A., Omia, D.O., Musyoka, M.M., Wambua, F.M., Peter, M.N., & Korzenevica, M (2021) Exploring water access in rural Kenya: narratives of social capital, gender inequalities and household water security in Kitui county, Water International, DOI: 10.1080/02508060.2021.1940715

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Exploring water access in rural Kenya: narratives of social capital, gender inequalities and household water security in Kitui county

Published 1 July 2021