Effect of Institutional Leadership on Implementation of Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act (2015) in Public Secondary Schools in North Rift Region, Kenya
Daniel Kipkoech Muttai, Zacharia Kosgei and Joseph Lelan
Department of Educational Management and Policy Studies
School of Education, Moi University, Kenya
Email: muttaidk@gmail.com
Abstract: The implementation of the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act (2015) in public secondary schools remains a governance concern, particularly regarding institutional leadership, accountability and adherence to procurement procedures. This study examined the effect of institutional leadership on the implementation of the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act (2015) in public secondary schools in the North Rift Region, Kenya. The study was anchored on Agency Theory and Herbert Simon’s Rational Decision-Making Model. It adopted a positivist research paradigm, quantitative approach and descriptive survey research design. The target population comprised 184 public secondary schools, from which a sample of 126 schools was selected using stratified random sampling. Data were collected using structured questionnaires administered to bursars, storekeepers and heads of departments. Instrument validity was established through expert review, while reliability was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation and multiple regression analysis. Ethical considerations included research authorisation, informed consent, voluntary participation, confidentiality and anonymity. Findings revealed challenges in timely constitution of procurement committees, collective commitment by top management, supportive institutional structures and equitable allocation of responsibilities, although resource provision was generally considered adequate. Regression results indicated a positive but statistically insignificant relationship between institutional leadership and implementation of the Act. The study concluded that institutional leadership alone did not independently demonstrate a statistically significant influence on procurement implementation. It recommends timely constitution of procurement committees, strengthened management commitment, supportive institutional structures and equitable allocation of procurement responsibilities.
