RUAHA CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY

This study focused on capitation grants as the strategy used by the government to improve teaching and learning environment for community secondary schools. The study employed a mixed research approaches using explanatory design with a sample of 45 respondents. Data were collected through questionnaires, interviews, documentary review, and observation. The questionnaires were filled in by 40 teachers, of whom eight teachers were randomly picked from each school to participate, and 5 heads of schools were interviewed concerning management of capitation grant. Findings revealed that capitation grants have not been effective to improve teaching and learning environment in Mwandiga Division. Also, there is little improvement in teaching learning process in these public secondary schools. Moreover, there is a lack of transparency, consistency, uniformity in practice and insufficient of funds have delayed to reach schools. Therefore, the study recommends the need for a new system of administration of capitation grants to improve transparency, consistency, and uniformity in practice.

Capitation Grants, Teaching and Learning Environment, Community Secondary Schools