Chamber pots, traditionally known as “kuraba” in Twi, are becoming increasingly scarce in Ghana due to a lack of raw materials for production. Vendors in markets like Kumasi, Accra, and Sunyani report that local manufacturers have shifted to producing six-liter black plastic buckets as alternatives.
Customers, especially caregivers of the elderly and bedridden, express dissatisfaction with these substitutes, citing discomfort and impracticality. Local producers like Mamba Plast, which once manufactured the old-style chamber pots, have ceased operations, leaving a gap in the market.
The few remaining small-sized chamber pots are mainly produced for infants. Vendors lament the decline in availability, with many still receiving requests for the durable, old-fashioned models.
This trend reflects a changing consumer landscape, but also highlights the need for innovative solutions to cater to specific community needs.
