Video: Banza Waterless Toilet, 2016 ISHOW Kenya Winner
Video: Banza Waterless Toilet, 2016 ISHOW Kenya Winner
Patrick Kiruki, an industrial designer based in California, and Rose Nyawira, based in Nairobi, are developing an in-home waterless toilet for communities at the base of the pyramid. Their system includes infrastructure to collect and process waste products into renewable products. The team believes they can help meet a significant need, improving sanitation in Kenya and elsewhere in developing regions.
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