About this project

In Kwale County, many rural schools continue to face significant challenges related to poor sanitation infrastructure, exposing learners especially girls and children with disabilities to health risks and school absenteeism. This project, led by the Mombasa Hub in partnership with local youth-led CBOs, aims to construct safe, inclusive, and eco-friendly toilet facilities in a public school in Kwale. The initiative will also deliver comprehensive hygiene education to promote handwashing, menstrual health, and environmental cleanliness.

By building ventilated improved pit latrines or compost toilets and integrating WASH  awareness activities, the project will directly improve the learning environment for over 500 students. Special emphasis will be placed on ensuring gender-sensitive and disability-inclusive designs. This initiative supports SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation and contributes to Disaster Risk Reduction by preventing sanitation-related diseases during droughts or floods. It is a youth-driven model that empowers young people to lead sustainable change in their communities.

Goals and Objectives

Project Goal

To improve access to safe, inclusive, and sustainable sanitation for students in a rural school in Kwale County through youth-led construction of toilet facilities and delivery of WASH education.

Project Objective

  1. Construct at least two gender-sensitive and disability-friendly toilet units in a selected public school in Kwale County by engaging local youth-led Community-Based Organizations (CBOs).
  2. Empower youth with practical skills in eco-friendly toilet construction, maintenance, and WASH advocacy through capacity-building workshops.
  3. Conduct hygiene education sessions for at least 500 students on topics including handwashing, menstrual hygiene management, and sanitation-related disease prevention.
  4. Establish a sustainable sanitation maintenance plan involving student-led sanitation clubs and trained school staff.
  5. Promote dignity, reduce absenteeism, and enhance health and safety for all learners—particularly girls and children with disabilities—by creating a clean and inclusive school environment.
Expected result

By the end of the project we expect the following results:

  1. At least 500 students (including girls and children with disabilities) will gain access to safe, clean, and inclusive toilet facilities within their school.
  2. 15–20 youth from local CBOs will be trained in sustainable sanitation construction and WASH advocacy, increasing their leadership and employability skills.
  3. Over 90% of students in the school will demonstrate improved hygiene habits, including regular handwashing and proper toilet use, as a result of targeted WASH education.
  4. A decrease in sanitation-related illnesses (e.g. diarrhea, urinary tract infections) and school absenteeism especially among girls during menstruation.
  5. A school-based sanitation club will be established and equipped to maintain the facilities and continue hygiene awareness campaigns beyond the project period.
  6. The project will serve as a scalable and replicable model for youth-led sanitation interventions in other schools across Kwale and coastal Kenya.
About me / organisation
Ken Eugene

The project is led by Ken Eugene, aged 23, the current Curator of the Mombasa Hub . In his leadership role, Ken coordinates youth-led initiatives focused on climate action, education, health, and community development across the coastal region of Kenya.

Ken has experience managing grassroots programs that include menstrual hygiene campaigns in rural schools, digital literacy for marginalized youth, and climate awareness events. He is passionate about youth empowerment and equitable access to basic services such as water and sanitation.

For this project, Ken is responsible for coordinating implementation in Kwale County, overseeing stakeholder engagement, supervising construction progress, and ensuring timely delivery of sanitation and hygiene education. He also leads community outreach and serves as the key contact between MHGS, youth volunteers, the school, and county officials.

Ken is supported by two team leads: Sinclair, who oversees project finances and monitoring & evaluation, and Brenda, who leads on health and sanitation education. Together, the team brings strong experience in project delivery, youth mobilization, and community engagement.

Ken’s leadership ensures that the project remains youth-driven, community-centered, and impact-focused from start to finish.