Turkana leads counties in use of ‘bush toilets’, new survey shows

Some of the most common reasons for persons ‘going outside’ than using latrines or toilets include collapse of the facilities, difficulty in their use especially by the elderly and/or children, shared facilities or if they are located far away. (Photo: File/Standard)

In some places in Kenya, open defecation is not frowned upon, rendering the need for toilets unnecessary.

However residents in 15 counties are courting health risks by having open defecation rates above 40 per cent, according to a recent study done in the 47 counties.