Horrifying disasters in western Kenya impact on education and national development
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2008-05-07
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Academic Journals
Abstract
The occurrence of natural disasters has shown a positive trend as annual incidents of disaster events
have increased on the continent. Approximately two-thirds of the 3.3 million people in Western Kenya
fall below the poverty line, leaving the region stuck in poverty traps that prevent sustainable
development. Schools in the region are hampered in their operation when the disaster occurs .In third
term 2007, many school were unable to open due to flooding, students were transferred to other
schools while others dropout of the system. Access to safe water, sanitation, quality education and
HIV/AIDS awareness are desperately needed, along with micro-economic development to bring the
population up to a livable standard. This study investigates the horrifying disasters in the region and
analyzes their impact on education and national development.
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Hazard, Disaster, Vulnerability, Impacts