EFFECTS OF BUDGETARY ALLOCATION ON PROVISION OF PRE-PRIMARY EDUCATION IN MACHAKOS COUNTY, KENYA

FRANCISCA WANZA; WILSON MUNA

doi:10.61426/rjssh.v4i1.125

FRANCISCA WANZA Kenyatta University, Kenya
WILSON MUNA, PhD Kenyatta University, Kenya

DOI: https://doi.org/10.61426/rjssh.v4i1.125

Keywords: Budget Allocation, Pre-Primary Education, Machakos County

Abstract

This study investigated the effects of budgetary allocation on provision of pre-primary education in Machakos County, Kenya. Primary data was adopted in the study, being collected by use of semi-structured questionnaires, from a targeted population of 378 participants, including parents’ representatives, teachers and ECD county officials from Machakos County that was involved in the study. Systematic random sample technique and stratified sampling were chosen as the sampling methods that resulted in a sample of 114 participants. The gathered data was organized, connected and coded into qualitative data, then the qualitative data was analyzed using thematic analysis. Quantitative data was computed using inferential and descriptive statistics. Descriptive statistics included percentages, frequency distribution, mean, and standard deviation. Inferential statistics included Pearson correlation coefficient and multiple linear regression. The model employed was statistically significant to giving an explanation on the effect of budget allocation on the provision of pre-primary education in Machakos County. The results revealed that budgetary allocation had a positive and significant accomplishment on the provision of pre-primary education in Machakos County, Kenya. A unit improvement in budgetary allocation was associated with an increase in the provision of education. The study concluded that the provision of Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) in Mavoko Sub County in Machakos County was heavily influenced by the triumvirate of budget allocation. The study thus recommended that the policy makers should prioritize and increase the allocation of the budget to pre -primary education. Policy should also focus on ensuring that adequate funds are provided for the construction, maintenance and upgrading of educational infrastructure, and for the procurement of quality teaching and learning materials.

Author Biographies

FRANCISCA WANZA, Kenyatta University, Kenya

MPPA Student, School of Law, Arts and Social Sciences

WILSON MUNA, PhD, Kenyatta University, Kenya

Lecturer, Department of Public Policy and Administration, Kenyatta University, Kenya

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