International Journal of Management and Leadership Studies
2025; 6(i): 532-544
ISSN:
2311 7575
ASSESSING TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION FOR SUSTAINABLE SANITATION SERVICE DELIVERY: INSIGHTS FROM KENYA’S NATIONWIDE REAL-TIME MONITORING INFORMATION SYSTEM
Mercy M. Miriti and Dr. Dorothy Medza Tsuma
Published:
01 December, 2025
Volume:
6
Issue:
i
Keywords:
Sustainable service, Digital Infrastructure, Real-Time Monitoring, Sanitation Service Delivery, Technological Innovation
Technological innovation has become central to enhancing efficiency, transparency, and
accountability in public service delivery, particularly in the sanitation sector of
developing countries. This study assessed the effect of technological factors on
sustainable sanitation service delivery, drawing insights from Kenya’s Nationwide RealTime Monitoring Information System (RTMIS) under the Ministry of Health. Anchored
on the sustainability theory and supported by institutional Theory, stakeholder theory
and resource-based view theory, the study adopted a descriptive and explanatory
research design combining quantitative and qualitative methods. Data were collected
from 394 respondents, including Community Health Promoters, County Health Officers,
and RTMIS administrators, through questionnaires and key informant interviews.
Descriptive and regression analyses were conducted using SPSS version 27. Findings
revealed that technological innovation significantly influenced sustainable sanitation
service delivery (β = 0.412, p < 0.05), explaining 31.6% of the variance in service
sustainability. Key factors included automation, interoperability, and digital
infrastructure, while limited user training and system maintenance constrained
effectiveness. The study concludes that technological innovation enhances sustainability
when supported by institutional commitment, reliable infrastructure, and user capacity.
It recommends policy reforms to strengthen digital infrastructure, regular user training,
and dedicated funding for RTMIS maintenance to ensure long-term functionality and
data-driven sanitation governance in Kenya.