Board of Managements’ Initiatives Influencing Quality Education in Secondary Schools in Kajiado, Kenya

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to investigate the initiatives of the Board of Management that influences the provision of quality education in secondary schools in Kajiado West-sub County, Kajiado County. The study employed a descriptive survey design since the data to be collected required a quantitative and qualitative approach. The study targeted 42 public secondary schools in Kajiado County. Sixteen schools (16) were randomly selected from a pool of 42 schools in Kajiado County. Census technique was used to select 16 principals from selected schools. Further, simple random sampling technique was used to select a sample of 108 BoM from a total of 272 Board of Management members. Result findings showed that management of physical resources, teachers’ professional development influences provision of quality education. Based on research finding it can be concluded that involving Board of Management initiative in the management of physical resources, teacher professional development influences provision of quality education. The Board should ensure that teachers’ professional development is supported through in service training. It is also recommended that school resources be spend sparingly and appropriately in acquiring learning materials, constructing classes, laboratories and recruiting extra Board teachers in order to enhance quality education.