Sanitation workers now want government recognition

Sanitation workers mark World Toilet Day held at Kenya Water Institute (KEWI) in Nairobi on November 19, 2025. [Collins Oduor, Standard]

Workers handling human waste now want the government to formally recognise them as part of the country's workforce. 

They argued that they have been playing an integral part in society, ensuring safe sanitation for millions of Kenyans, particularly in the slum areas where there are limited or no sewer lines.