This study explores the perceptions of Kenya students towards the teaching and learning of geography and its implication. The research questions investigate. The impact of students’ perception of geography on their academic performance, the influence on the status of geography subject in the school and country on students’ attitude towards the subject, the relationship between students’ perception of geography and their decision-making process when opting for geography as a secondary school subject. The findings will shed light on how these perceptions shape academic outcomes and subject selection, contributing to a deeper understanding of geography education in Kenya. The results will be utilized to provide recommendations to the ministry of education, teachers, school administrations, and students regarding the influence of perception in academic achievement.