Principals’ Management Strategies of Resources on Learners’ Academic Achievement in Public Secondary Schools in Nyamira North Sub-County, Kenya

Sylvia Kerubo, Beatrice Nyakan, Elijah Omosa
Kisii University
Email: syliviakerubopamela@gmail.com

Abstract: The study focused on the management strategies of principals on learners’ academic achievement, despite government funding being similar, schools in Nyamira North sub-county perform below average. The study was guided by two objectives: assessing the principal management of infrastructural facilities and financial resources on learners’ academic achievement. Systems theory was used; descriptive research design was employedd. Data collected by questionnaires and interviews schedule. The target population was 54 principals and 580 teachers. A sample size of 16 principals was purposively sampled, and 163 teachers were randomly sampled. The study used stratified sampling,purposive and simple random sampling. Multiple linear regression technique was used in sampling. Data was collected and analysed both quantitatively and qualitatively. Pilot study and University experts assisted in validating the instruments while reliability was measured by test-retest method and the scores obtained were applied on Cronbach alpha to a certain the recommended threshold coefficient of ≥ 0.7. Quantitative data was analysed by use of descriptive statistics inform of frequencies, averages, percentiles using SPSS while qualitative data inferential statistics was used. Quantitative data was presented on tables and graphs while for qualitative was presented in form of narratives where main ideas were quoted. The researcher also upholds the ethical consideration of the respondentsts, the study conclude that efficient management of resources has a positive impact on learners’ academic achievement. The study recommended that the Ministry of Education and school leaders should ensure sufficient funding is offered for renewal of infrastructural facilities to enhance student learning.