Community-based water sanitation programmes (CBWSPs) have been implemented in the Lake Victoria Basin to protect water quality and address health issues related to contaminated drinking water. A mixed-method approach combining structured interviews with a Likert scale questionnaire was employed among participants who used or benefited from the CBWSPs. Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics and inferential tests to quantify user feedback and adoption patterns. Users reported satisfaction levels ranging from 75% to 82%, indicating moderate to high acceptance of the programmes, with significant improvements in water quality observed based on microbiological testing (e. g. , reduction in E. coli counts by 40%). The study underscores the importance of user feedback and adoption quantification for the effective implementation and sustainability of CBWSPs. Further research should focus on understanding factors influencing user acceptance, such as socio-economic conditions and community engagement strategies. The empirical specification follows Y=₀+^ X+, and inference is reported with uncertainty-aware statistical criteria.
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