Preparedness of Secondary School Management in the Planning, Supervision, Monitoring and Evaluation of School Projects in Gucha District, Kenya

Abstract

Infrastructure developments in schools are a major factor towards realization of the Kenya’s vision 2030. Different stakeholders sponsor various school constructions; building of class rooms, school halls, laboratories, libraries, dormitories and so on.  This research sought to establish the factors influencing the implementation of construction projects in public secondary schools in Gucha South District, Kisii County. The study was guided by the following objectives: to establish the extent to which competency of principals in project management influence implementation of construction projects in public secondary schools in Gucha South District; to assess the extent to which stakeholders’ involvement influence the implementation of construction projects in public secondary schools in Gucha South District, to explore the extent to which availability of skilled labour influence the implementation of construction projects in public secondary schools in Gucha South District, Kisii County. Descriptive survey design was used in carrying out the study. All the forty two schools were used in the study. The respondents were 42 principals and 42 P.T.A chair persons representing the schools. The findings of the study showed that school principals lacked competency in planning, supervising and monitoring of school construction projects. The school chair persons similarly lacked the capacity to assist principals in project implementation. In conclusion school principals as managers of school constructions be trained and capacity build on project development, planning, management and supervision.