Effects of Budgetary Allocation on Provision of Pre-Primary Education in Machakos County, Kenya
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Date
2023-10
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Wanza, Francisca
Muna, Wilson
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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.
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Budget Allocation, Pre-Primary Education, Machakos County
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