EFFECTS OF FLOODS ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MATHARE SUB-COUNTY, NAIROBI, KENYA
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2025-10
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Gretsa University
Abstract
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
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SOCIAL SCIENCES::Social sciences::Education