Principals’ Involvement of Stakeholders in Integration of Information Communication Technology in Public Secondary Schools Management in Bungoma County, Kenya

ABSTRACT: The onset of Information Communication Technology (ICT) has earned great recognition as a global tool for preeminent management practices. The Kenya government through National ICT policy and strategy advocated for ICT integration in schools’ management and enhanced prominence through partnerships with development agencies and private organizations. Despite government efforts, progress in integration of ICT in Public Secondary Schools Management (PSSM) in Bungoma County has been short of expectation. This study sought to establish principals’ involvement of stakeholders in integration of ICT in PSSM in Bungoma County. Descriptive research design was adopted. The study population consisted of 272 principals and 82 principals selected through simple random sampling technique. Interviews and questionnaires were used for data collection. Both quantitative and qualitative data were analyzed and reported descriptively in percentages and means. The findings demonstrated evidence of ICT integration in director of studies office with an Average Mean Rating (AMR=3.65), Somewhat in principals’ office (AMR=2.76) while Deputy principals’ and class teachers’ offices at (AMR=2.55). Major findings indicated that 86.59% of principals depended on Parents Teachers Association projects, 84.15% on School Funds while 79.27% on School Income Generating Activities for financial support. While there was integration, principals involved stakeholders variously in soliciting financial support.

KEYWORDS: ICT, Integration, Management, Schools, Secondary, Public