Applications of Participatory Road Maintenance using 'Do-nou' Technology in Kenya

摘要

The Do-nou (soilbags) technology, which uses geotextilc materials readily available in rural areas, has been applied in maintenance of rural access roads in Kenya. Damaged sections of unpaved rural roads, where vehicles would have otherwise got stuck during the rainy season, were repaired and maintained voluntarily by organized local communities. Training on use of this technology was conducted with the aim of empowering the communities to be able constantly repair and maintain sections of many of their roads on their own. The geotechnical technology is being transferred to the communities and contributing the poverty reduction practically in the rural area of Kenya.