Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of finances on principals’ performance
of administrative duties in sub county public day secondary schools in Mwingi East Sub -County.
The study was carried out using descriptive research survey design. The sample was 20
principals. Data for this study was collected using questionnaires and was analysed using the
Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22.0 and was analysed using descriptive
statistics. Findings revealed that majority of the respondents strongly agreed that inadequate
finances had led to the school’s inability to purchase teaching/learning resources leading to poor
academic performance. They also agreed that teachers were not compensated for teaching during
remedial and holidays hence students miss out. Delay in disbursement of funds affected the running
of schools. Schools did not have adequate facilities due to inadequate funds. Poor payment of fees
by parents affects the running of the school. The researcher concluded that finances i n f l u e n c e d
principals’ performance of administrative duties. The study recommended that the government
should avail adequate funds in time for the running of schools. The Ministry of Education in
conjunction with the TSC should avail adequate funds for recruitment and selection of staff.
