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Original Research Article

Performance contracts’ impact on the utilization of physical resources in Technical Institutes in Kenya

Biutha Manwa Mosomi¹*, Prof. John M. Boit² and Prof. Jonah Kindiki³

¹Moi University, Department of Education Management and Policy Studies
²Academic Registrar, Moi University
³Dean, School of Education, Moi University

*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: manwamosomi@yahoo.com

Accepted April 06, 2015

Abstract

The government of Kenya introduced performance contract signing in the year 2004. The performance contracts were aimed at improving resource utilization in public institutions. This study sought to establish the perceptions of tutors in selected Technical Institutes in Kenya about the impact of performance contracts on the utilization of physical resources. The study adopted a descriptive survey strategy with a mixed methods approach. The study population comprised of 565 tutors, 31 Heads of Department and 5 Principals of the selected Technical Institutes. The stratified and proportionate sampling techniques were applied in the selection of the study sample. Questionnaires and interviews were used to collect data. The data collected were analyzed by use of descriptive and inferential statistics. The results were presented in frequencies, percentages, tables and charts. The findings of the study revealed that members of staff were not adequately trained on the proper utilization of physical facilities. The study recommends that more financial resources be availed to enable proper training of staff on the optimum utilization of physical resources. The findings would help education policy makers to address the issue of performance contracting from an informed position.

Keywords: Management, Performance contracting, Physical resources, Technical institutes, Tutors, Utilization