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    EFFECTS OF FLOODS ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MATHARE SUB-COUNTY, NAIROBI, KENYA
    (Gretsa University, 2025-10) LUMAYO, ESNAS
    The main aim of this study is to find out the effects of flood on academic performance of students in public secondary school in Mathare sub-county, Nairobi County Kenya. The study was guided by the following objectives ,to investigate the correlation between the frequency and duration of school closures due to flooding and changes in standardized test scores among secondary school students , to determine the extent to which self-reported stress and anxiety levels in secondary school students following a flood event predict their performance on classroom assignments and participation and to understand how the level of disruption to students' home environments caused by floods (e.g., displacement, loss of belongings) relates to changes in their ability to concentrate and finish classwork effectively. The Social Construction theory was used in carrying out the research study. The total target population was 360 respondents. One data collection tools were used, a semi-structured questionnaire. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics such as percentages, graphs and frequently distribution tables. The findings indicate a clear relationship between floods and academic performance in public secondary schools in Mathare Sub-County. The frequent school closures disrupt the educational process, affecting teaching as well as students' ability to learn and perform academically. The stress experienced by students following flood events further exacerbates these challenges, showing the importance of psycho-social support in the aftermath of such disasters. The research recommends that Schools should develop and implement disaster preparedness plans that outline specific protocols for responding to flooding events, including communication strategies and evacuation procedure