Analysis of Contribution of Free Day Secondary School Funds to Students’ Performance in Secondary Schools in Kitui County, Kenya

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the contribution of free day secondary school funds to the performance of secondary education learners in Mwingi West sub-county. This study aims to achieve the following goals: To evaluate the impact of scholarships on the enrollment rate of day students in Mwingi West sub-county; to investigate the impact of tuition fund on the retention rate of day high school students in Mwingi West sub-county; to determine infrastructure funding for Mwingi West sub-county County and the impact of day secondary education completion rates to examine the challenges related to free day secondary education funding in West day secondary education in Mwingi sub-county. The research uses a descriptive survey design and uses qualitative and quantitative methods to collect information about the contribution of free time secondary education funds to student participation in education. The target population of the study included 28 high school principals, 112 classroom teachers and 2,846 students who participated in the study. Purposive and simple random sampling were used to select class teachers and students. The sample population includes 10 principals, 40 teachers, and 100 learners. Use three tools to collect data, including two questionnaires; one for the principal, one for the students, and a schedule for the principal's interview. The research tool is piloted by a group that was not involved in the actual research. This is conducted to guarantee that the project consistently measures the variables in the research and produces reliable findings. In this study, descriptive statistics are used for data analysis, where data is presented through the use of frequency and percentage tables. It was noted that bursaries increased enrolment. The allocation of bursaries was done to five categories of students namely students from single parents, students from poor/needy families, orphans, students with high fee balances and high Performing students. The respondents observed that bursary funds are inadequate. It was noted that increased cost of education led to decline in enrolment and rise in dropouts and that the significant expense of schooling was the main consideration adding to inadequate funds in education. The students were asked also whether the money was adequate for their fees throughout the year. Majority of the students‟ response was NO while only 5 (5%) of the students’ response was YES. In was noticed that extended enrolment of supported secondary education really overstretched the real workplaces in numerous schools especially live-in schools. There was need to stretch out examination lobbies to oblige more understudies, need to set up more science and computer research focuses, Libraries and dormitories. The cost of advancement of study lobbies and explicit workplaces is another cost thing that needs wary idea. It was seen that public monetary help to secondary school students from poor families would upgrade their access and retention in school. This is conceivable if the assets are really apportioned relying upon the set down rules which centers around the appropriate identification of the needy learner who warrants the award.