Factors influencing implementation of projects in public secondary schools in Mathira constituency, Nyeri county, Kenya
Abstract
Academic performance of pupils in public secondary schools is greatly influenced by facilities
available within the school; therefore the purpose of this study is to determine the factors that
influence implementation of projects in public secondary schools in Mathira Constituency. The
study is guided by the following objectives: to establish the extent schools heads management
skills influence implementation of projects, to assess the extent to which stakeholders
involvement influence implementation of projects in public secondary schools, to determine the
extent to which availability of funds influence implementation of projects in public secondary
schools, to establish the extent to which procurement procedure influence implementation of
projects in public secondary schools. The study was conducted in Mathira Constituency, Nyeri
County and covered all the thirty three (33) schools. The researcher adopted the questionnaire
method. The population comprised of thirty three principals (33), 33 BOG members acting on
behalf of sponsors and 33 PTA members in all the schools in the study area. A pilot study was
conducted in one school to help in improving validity and reliability of questionnaires. The
researcher used statistical package for social studies SPSS version 20.0 to analyze the data that
was collected for study. The data was then presented in tables, frequencies and percentages.
This study will contributed to the already existing literature and also provided a foundation for
prospective reader to better understand literature regarding project implementation in public
secondary schools. The study establishes that school heads management skills, stakeholders
involvement, availability of funds and procurement procedures have significant influence on
implementation of projects in public secondary schools in Mathira Constituency in Nyeri
County. The findings reveals that school heads are equipped with knowledge of management of
projects in schools in spite of the training, most of them continue to encounter challenges as they
execute project activities. The study recommends that school heads should continuously and
systematically be prepared and be developed through professional training in management
immediately after appointment and afterwards.
Citation
Master of arts degree in project planning and managementPublisher
University of Nairobi
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- Faculty of Education (FEd) [6020]