Administrative practices of principals and learner’s academic performance in public secondary schools in Katulani sub-county, Kitui county, Kenya

Abstract

I thank God for giving me the capacity to complete my study. I wish to express my gratefulness to my supervisors Dr. Selpher Cheloti and Dr. Antony Njue for their inspiration and scholarly guidance in writing this research project. My appreciation goes to Dr Gideon Kasivu, Dean School of Education and Dr. Janet Mulwa, Chairperson of the Department of Educational Administration and Planning for their critical guidance and encouragement. I would also want to appreciate other lecturers in the same department including Dr Francis Muya, Dr Rose Mwanza and Dr Redempta Kiilu for their instruction and constructive criticism. Special thanks go to my husband Benjamin Kilanga and our children Victor Mumo, Sandra Moraa, Charity Mutanu and Mercy Mwende for their patience, understanding, prayers and moral support. I am grateful to the South Eastern Kenya University Board of Postgraduate Studies, the National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation, the Director of Education in Kitui County, the Sub-County Director of Education and the Deputy County Commissioner in Katulani Sub-County who gave me permission to collect data. I wish to recognize the commitment of all the respondents including school principals and teachers who spared time to provide data. Although I may not be able to personally thank everyone who helped me throughout my study period, please know that I am grateful for all you did. I pray that God richly blesses every one of you.