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Principal’s Visionary Leadership and Financial Management in Secondary Schools in Meru County, Kenya
(Journal of Education, 2023-05) Njeri, Mungai Sarah; Severina, Mwirichia; Paul, Gichohi
An ideal funding system in a secondary school provides a key avenue for ensuring that its operations are running smoothly. It should have reliable structures of administration with competent staff such as the bursars and accounts clerks. Nevertheless, that has not been the case due to delays caused by the government when releasing funds and fees paid by the students to secondary schools. The purpose of the study was to investigate principals' visionary leadership and financial management in secondary schools in Meru County, Kenya. The study used a survey research design that was descriptive and cross-sectional. The target population was 389 secondary schools which were sampled through a random sampling method to get schools. It further used a purposive sampling method to obtain 117 principals and 117 bursars. The study administered questionnaires and also collected secondary data. Piloting was done in twelve secondary schools in Tharaka Nithi County. The study analysed quantitative data using descriptive statistics such as frequencies, percentages, and mean. It also carried out correlation analysis to test hypothesis. The study found that there was low professional advancement of staff working in the accounts office which was attributed to a failure of principals to push for the same, fearing that the staff may leave the school for greener pastures after the training. The study recommends that principals should make the initiative of ensuring that they motivate the accounting staff by equipping themselves with the skills and expertise for career advancement
Influence of Principals’ Innovation on Financial Management in Secondary Schools in Meru County, Kenya
(International Journal of Professional Practice, 2023-07-23) Mungai, Sarah Njeri; Mwirichia, Severina; Gichohi, Paul Maku
Principals’ receptivity to innovative ways of running the operations of their institutions should be based on methods that minimize costs, save time and allow excellence. However, there is inadequate financial resources that disallow adequate use of digital resources in secondary schools. The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of principals’ receptivity to innovation on financial management in secondary schools in Meru County, Kenya. The study used descriptive research design, and targeted a population of 389 secondary schools. The study used simple random sampling method to get a sample of 117 secondary schools. It further used purposive sampling method to obtain 117 principals. The study used drop and pick method to administer questionnaires to the respondents. Piloting of research instruments was done in twelve secondary schools in Tharaka Nithi County. The study analysed quantitative data using descriptive statistics such as frequencies, percentages and mean. It also carried out correlation analysis to test hypothesis. The results revealed that 80(92%) were in agreement on a mean of 4.93 that donors and sponsors were more convinced in investing their financial resources in the schools. However, 66(76%) were not in agreement on a mean of 2.82 that the school had made plans to ensure that all departments adopted various technological and social innovation. The Pearson correlation coefficient was r=0.286** at α < 0.000 and 99% significance level, hence as a positive influence; thereby rejected the null hypothesis. The study concluded that digitalization was only used by the management, while departments required to prepare departmental budgets manually. This slowed the process of decision making for the principals. The study recommended that the ministry of education considers increasing annual funding for secondary schools. Principals should also explain to the management boards the need to digitalize the whole school as opposed to a few departments.
Financial Reporting and Financial Management in Public Secondary Schools in Kericho County, Kenya
(International Journal of Professional Practice (IJPP), 2023-09) Mutuiri, Zachary Gitonga; Ngeera, Flora Gacheri; Kirambia, Rosemary
Implementing sound financial management practices enhances the quality of education and facilitates efficiency in delivery of services in schools. To achieve prudent financial management, several measures, such as establishment of committees to oversee financial management, have been put up. Despite these measures, secondary schools continue to report imprudence in financial management. The objective of this study was to examine the impact of financial reporting on the management of finances in public secondary schools in Kericho County. The study was based on systems theory of management. The study adopted concurrent nested research design and utilized mixed research methods. Target population was 239 public secondary schools. A combination of stratified proportionate and purposive sampling techniques was utilized to select participants. A total of 145 respondents consisting of 72 principals, 72 chairpersons of the Board of Management (BOM), and 1 County School Auditor were included in the sample. Questionnaires and interview schedules were used to collect data. The validity of research instruments was done through Cronbach alpha test. Data was analysed descriptively and thematically. The findings revealed that stakeholders demonstrated a satisfactory level of financial information disclosure. The study suggested that when disseminating financial information, principals should make concerted efforts to implement financial reporting systems which entail adoption of automated systems.

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