Contribution of teacher practices in the provision of student safety in emergency incidents in public secondary schools in kenya: a case study of kisumu county

Parents expect a safe learning environment for their children while in teachers’ custody, yet threats to student safety are increasing globally, and Kenya is no exception. In Kisumu County, incidents from floods, criminal activity, community conflicts, fires and strikes continue to be recorded in schools. Due to legal responsibility and their position as first responders in school emergency, teachers have a crucial role in ensuring student safety, yet little had been done to explore teacher preparedness. The objective of this study was to determine contribution of teacher practices in the provision of student safety in emergency incidents in public secondary schools in Kisumu County. The study established that teacher practices moderately contributed to student safety with overall mean rating of 2.96. The findings of this study are important to educational administrators, policy makers and planners in understanding how teacher practices contributes to management of students safety in emergency incidents in public secondary schools in Kisumu County and the way forward.