RUAHA CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY

This study examined strategies used by Heads of schools in Managing Capitation Grants in Public Secondary Schools. The study employed a mixed method research approach with a concurrent research design. The target population of the study was heads of schools, Town Secondary Education Officers and teachers. The study comprised a sample of 63 participants who were selected by using purposive and random sampling techniques. Purposive sampling technique was used in selecting heads of schools and town secondary education officers while simple random sampling techniques were employed in selecting teachers. The methods for data collection were interviews, questionnaire and documentary reviews. The quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive analysis, presented in tables in form of frequencies and percentages. The qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis. The findings revealed that, heads of schools employed various strategies in managing capitation grants which included; monitoring, evaluating financial resources, budgeting, ability to work in line with the school vision and mission as well as ensuring accountability and transparency in financial transactions. To strengthen the impact of heads of schools’ strategies for capitation grant management on the provision of quality education, it is recommended that heads of schools receive ongoing training in financial management to enhance their capacity in budget oversight.

grants, capitation grant, quality education, management, head of school