The Role of Women in Climate Change Adaptation Technologies for Community Water and Sanitation Projects in Navakholo Sub County, Kenya

Abstract

This research dealt with the role of women in climate adaptation technology in community water and sanitation projects in navakholo constituency, Kenya.  The study used descriptive survey research design and it targeted women in the community where the technologies we being used. A sample of 234 respondents which is 10% of the universe was used to collect data and simple random sampling technique used to identify the respondents. Data was collected using questionnaire. The study used Cronbach's alpha Coefficient (0.796) to measure the internal consistency of the questionnaire. Both descriptive and inferential methods of data analysis were used in analysis of quantitative and qualitative data. Results indicate that there was a statistically significant difference between groups as determined by one-way ANOVA (F (4,151) = 597.190, p = 0.000). In addition, there was positive and significant influence of community alternative energy sourcing on the role of women in climate adaptation technologies in water and sanitation projects (β= 0.0.684; t = 5.515; p < 0.05). There was positive and significant influence of spring protection on the role of women in climate adaptable technologies in water and sanitation projects (β= 0.0.111; t = 6.324; p < 0.05). There was also positive and insignificant influence of rainwater harvesting technologies on the role of women in climate adaptation technologies in water and sanitation projects (β= -0.051; t = 13.331; p < 0.05). However, there was a negative but insignificant influence of ventilated pit latrine on the role of women in climate adaptation technologies (β= -0.057; t = -.860; p > 0.05) from the regression equation determined as Y = -0.051+0.111X₁-0.057X₂+ 0.269X₃+0.684X₄.  The study findings will significantly inform Government and policy makers' in improving policies that support role of women in climate adaptation technologies to provide ecological, economic, social and cultural benefits for present and future generations in gender and climate issues.