African Journal of
Environmental Science and Technology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Environ. Sci. Technol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0786
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJEST
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 1126

Full Length Research Paper

Key factors affecting performance of biogas latrines in urban informal areas: Case of Kampala and Nairobi, East Africa

P. Mutai
  • P. Mutai
  • Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Makerere University P. O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda.
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C. Niwagaba
  • C. Niwagaba
  • Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Makerere University P. O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda.
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J. B. Tumuhairwe
  • J. B. Tumuhairwe
  • Department of Agricultural Production, Makerere University P. O Box 7062, Kampala.
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R. Kulabako
  • R. Kulabako
  • Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Makerere University P. O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda.
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A. Katukiza
  • A. Katukiza
  • Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Makerere University P. O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda.
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P. Nyenje
  • P. Nyenje
  • Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Makerere University P. O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda.
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F. Kansiime
  • F. Kansiime
  • Department of Environmental Management, Makerere University P. O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda.
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  •  Received: 24 March 2016
  •  Accepted: 29 April 2016
  •  Published: 31 July 2016

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