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Poor sanitation pushes Turkana village to the brink

Lokwamusing village in Turkana County is facing a looming disease outbreak as a result of improper human waste disposal. Out of 352 households, only 12 have latrines, forcing many residents to use the bushes to relieve themselves.

“Many people have to go to the bush carrying hoes, which they use to dig holes in which they relieve themselves before covering the waste,” says Jenipher Namuleni, chair of a local women’s support group in the village.

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