Wamwonde Teresia Gathoni2026-01-282026-01-282025http://41.89.96.81:4000/handle/123456789/3428Organic waste management remains a great challenge, particularly in the rapidly growing urban areas. However, despite insects being a possible solution to the organic waste problem, its adoption rate is low. This study surveyed 485 organic waste producers and collectors in Nairobi County, that were selected using a multi-stage technique, to map and characterize the respondents, assess factors influencing their knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) and the extent of willingness to use insect-based technologies to recycle organic waste into value added products. Logistic regression, multinomial logit, and Tobit model were used for analysis. Each household produces approximately 1.53 kgs of organic waste daily, with most waste being kitchen waste while other organic waste producers produce higher kgs. A waste collector collected approximately 21.67 tonnes of waste daily. Most respondents (98.6%) knew about insect-based waste management, with 80% showing positive attitudes and 57.4% practicing it. About 71 % of the respondents segregated organic waste. Black soldier flies (33.8%), crickets (10.2%), mealworms (5.3%), and cockroaches (3.9%) were the most known insect species. Pig and poultry farmers were the most willing to add value (89%), while 75% of respondents were willing to sell the waste if not in a position to add value. The amount of waste the respondents were willing to recycle was highly influenced by market availability and cost-effectiveness. Despite most respondents possessing good knowledge, positive attitudes, and willingness to add value using insects, only a few of them recycled organic waste using this approach, with the majority citing ineffectiveness of trainings on organic waste management using insects which is crucial for the enhanced adoption of this innovation. It is recommended that there be collaboration with legislators for incentives and policies that foster market acceptance, and enhance cost-effectiveness through partnerships and subsidies.enKnowledgeAttitudePracticeWILLINGNESS OF INSECT BASEDORGANIC WASTE MANAGEMENTNAIROBI COUNTYKENYAThesis