INSTITUTIONAL GOVERNANCE PRACTICES AND PERFORMANCE OF PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN KAJIADO COUNTY, KENYA: A CASE OF ISINYA SUB COUNTY

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the relationship between institutional governance practices and performance of public primary schools in Kajiado County with a case study of Isinya Sub County. Stakeholder Theory was the study's anchor theory, and supported by Agency Theory and Stewardship Theory. The study was conducted using a descriptive research design, with a target population of 72 respondents where census sampling was adopted. Data was collected using questionnaires and analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics with the help of SPSS. The study results showed that internal control have a positive correlation with performance of public primary schools. The results also found that board of management practices have a significant relationship with performance of public primary schools. The study recommends that national and county governments should involve stakeholders in their internal control efforts. The performance of public primary schools would be improved since the stakeholder's viewpoint would be significant in terms of managing the schools’ activities. The study also recommends that in order to increase performance, all key parties—including the county and federal governments—should have a clear plan for financing their primary school initiatives and activities. It will guarantee that the projects are completed in a way that will allow the stated goals to be accomplished.