The SATO I-Trap Toilet Connection System launched

The product is designed to minimize odors, keep flies away, and reduce water usage per flush
Eng. Sam Mutono emphasized the importance of marketing and community engagement for the product's success
Brenda Achiro from Water for People commended SATO for its contribution to improving sanitation and its acceptance into the health sector

The SATO I-Trap Toilet Connection System was unveiled this Wednesday afternoon in Kampala, by SATO Uganda, manufacturers of revolutionary sanitation products.

It is being touted as a game changer in boosting sanitation, especially in communities grappling with poor sanitation and hygiene infrastructure.

“Our philosophy is to innovate with the end user in mind whilst driving the global sustainability agenda,” said Timothy Kayondo, leader at SATO Uganda, at the launch event held at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Kampala.

The SATO I-Trap Toilet Connection System offers numerous benefits that set it apart from conventional toilet systems.

“The product has an advanced design that minimizes odours and effectively keeps flies and other vectors away, ensuring a more hygienic environment. It is cost-effective, easy to install and maintain, and is built to last. It reduces the security risks associated with distant latrines and can be easily adapted to conventional porcelain toilet systems,” Mr. Kayondo adds.

In addition, the SATO I-Trap Toilet Connection System supports the usage of less water per flush compared to traditional toilet systems, contributing to water conservation efforts.

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Support from the Sanitation Sector

Eng. Sam Mutono, chairman of the National Sanitation Working Group, commended SATO Uganda for its innovative approach to sanitation.

He emphasized the importance of effective marketing and community engagement to ensure the product’s success.

“We need to have good salespeople with communication and selling skills to build strong relationships with the community,” Mutono said.

Mutono also called on the government and its partners to support and finance initiatives like the SATO I-Trap system, which aims to close the sanitation gap.

“The government and other partners need to channel resources to private sector actors who bring products and services to households at affordable prices,” he urged.

Brenda Achiro the country director for Water for People, one of the SATO partners commended the company's contribution to improving sanitation in Uganda, adding that this was why the Ministry of Health accepted its products into the health sector.

Achiro said her organization continues to work with SATO to set up distribution channels in Kampala and other parts of the country.

She also commended the company for carrying out extensive research and accepting feedback from the people which has helped them come up with such innovative products.

Supporting SDG 6.2

The launch of the SATO I-Trap Toilet Connection System supports Sustainable Development Goal 6.2, which aims to achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation by 2030, w

According to The Annual Health Sector Performance Report 2021/2022, the population practising open defecation is 22% in rural areas and 1% in urban areas. This means that one out of four people in Uganda practices open defecation.

“Poverty is one of the major causes of poor sanitation, so we have worked hard to develop a solution that is cost-effective for all our products. Our product is accessible to all our clients across Uganda. The SATO I-Trap Toilet Connection System has been tested and will meet the needs of the public to look out for high quality and durability,” Mr. Kayondo said in conclusion.

Available at Leading Hardware Stores

The SATO I-Trap system is now available at Nice House of Plastics agents and leading hardware stores nationwide.