Abstract: The increasing peri-urban settlement activities have escalated flooding incidents affecting an increasing number of households in these environments. To assess the relationship between the homeowners’ environmental attitude and the effect of flooding on households in Mavoko, this study targeted heads of household; the general public; officials of government and quasi-government institutions. It also solicited views of professional and residents associations responsible for environment and settlement; leaders of religeous and community organisations and societies responsible for emergency response and humanitarian support in Machakos and Nairobi Counties. Taking a survey design and using multistage random, purposive and quota sampling techniques, the study collected quantitative and qualitative data using questionnaire, interview guide, document analysis, focus group discussions and observation. Data were analysed through Nomothetic evaluation plus Descriptive, Chi-square and Crammer’s V analyses, which revealed that there was a significant relationship between the homeowners’ environmental attitude and the effect of flooding on households.
Keywords: Effect of floods, Environmental attitude, Peri-urban flooding, Peri-urban settlements.
Title: Environmental Attitude and Effect of Flooding on Households in Mavoko Peri-Urban Settlements of Nairobi Metropolis, Kenya
Author: Omukaga O. Panyako, Jacob W. Wakhungu, Felix Ngunzo Kioli
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