%0 Journal Article
%T The role of County Government on Service Provision in Early Childhood Development Education Centres in Elgeyo Marakwet County a Case
%A Dynaline Jebiwott Kibet
%A Moses Kapkiai  (PhD)
%A Jane  Sinyei (PhD)
%A Pamella Lugasi Kayere
%J Africa International journal of management education and Governance
%P 1-9
%@ 2518-0827
%D 2016
%R -
%X The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of the county government on service provision in Early Childhood development Education Centres in Elgeyo Marakwet County: Keiyo South Sub-County Kenya. To achieve this study sought to establish the extent to which devolution has enhanced availability of instructional materials in ECDE centres and to examine the influence of devolved government on infrastructural development. The study used an exploratory descriptive survey design. The entire Sub-County has 136 public ECDE centers thus the population comprised of 1 DICECE Program Officer, 136 head teachers and 408 ECDE teachers. The sample size population was 151respondents. The sample size comprised of 1 DICECE Program Officer, 14 Head teachers, and 136 ECDE1 parent representatives. Data was collected using questionnaires and analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistical method. Data collected was both quantitative and qualitative. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze the quantitative data obtained. Qualitative data was analyzed by arranging the responses thematically in line with the objectives of the study. Based on the study findings it was noted that sub-county government of Keiyo South has not provided adequate instructional material, though the Sub-county government has provided funds which have been used in classroom construction of ECDE centres, however little has been done in providing teachers with teaching materials as well as equipping and developing new libraries. It was also noted that the Sub-county has not provided enough funds to procure text books and outdoor play materials in the centres. Based on the findings it was recommended that the county government and TSC should provide proper housing, providing medical allowances and ensure that the school working conditions is safe. There is also need for all stakeholders to contribute financially and materially in the provision of instructional materials and resources as well as infrastructural development in Keiyo Sub-County. Based on the results of the study it is suggested that a comparative study be done between the role of the central government and the county government on provision of service in ECDE centres.
%K Devolution
%K Instructional Materials
%K Provision of Service
%K Early Childhood Education
%K Infrastrucure.
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