ABSTRACT
This introduction presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in the subsequent chapters of this book. The book evaluates the limitations of low income, high density settlements (LIHDS) sanitation, case study Kibera. It examines the potential of Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Ascaris lumbricoides (A. lumbricoides) eggs inactivation in faecal matter coming from urine diverting dehydrating toilets (UDDT-FS) by applying high concentrations of volatile fatty acids (VFAs) during anaerobic digestion. The book evaluates pathogen inactivation during digestion and co-digestion of faecal matter collected from UDDTs UDDT and organic market waste (OMW). It describes biochemical energy recovery during digestion and co-digestion of faecal matter collected from UDDT-FS and mixed OMW. The book provides a summary of key achievements and recommendations arising from the study. It assesses sustainability of anaerobic digestion as applied for sanitation improvement in Kenya.
