Abstract
This paper describes experiences with the construction or improvement of public latrines in three informal settlements in Nairobi – including the type of latrine used and the organization developed for their maintenance and for cost recovery. It also describes why public latrines are the only possible sanitation solution for most such settlements, given the high densities, the high proportion of tenants and the very low incomes. The paper ends with a discussion on what has been learnt from these experiences, including how best to ensure maintenance and revenue generation.