Influences of the development of infrastructural projects in Public Secondary Schools in Kenya: Bobasi sub-county, Kisii county

Abstract

This research was carried out to explore the factors influencing the development of infrastructural projects in public secondary schools in Bobasi Sub-County, Kisii County in Kenya. The background revolved around the factors that influence the development of infrastructural projects in public secondary schools in Bobasi Sub- County in Kisii County. This research was based on a theoretical and conceptual framework which was to carefully search studies related to the development of infrastructural projects in public secondary schools. The study was guided by the following objectives; to determine the extent to which Board of management influences the development of infrastructural projects in public secondary schools in Bobasi Sub-County; to examine the influence of stakeholder involvement in development of infrastructural projects in public secondary schools in Bobasi Sub- County in Kisii County and to assess the extent to which project management skills of school heads(principals) influence development of infrastructural projects in public secondary schools in Bobasi Sub- County, Kisii County. The researcher adopted the questionnaire method. The population comprised thirty principals and thirty PTA members in all the schools in the area of study. A pilot study was conducted in one school to help in improving validity and reliability of Questionnaires. Obtained data was analyzed using Qualitative and Quantitative methods and percentages charts through SPSS and excel programs.