Employee reactions to the procedures for hiring non teaching staff in the university of Nairobi

Abstract

The objectives of the Study was to examine the implementation process of the 2003 - 2006 Free Primary Education policy strategy and to establish factors which have influenced its implementation process. The outcome of the study is intended to influence practical value to mangers confronted with implementation ~f abrupt changes in strategy in the public sector. It is hoped that the observations of actual managerial practices could form a basis for further development of knowledge by the other researchers concerning public organizations' implementing strategies. Descriptive survey was used in the study. The population was derived from District Education Officers (DEO'S) within the Ministry of Education. This was a survey on a population of 78 District Education Officers. A total of 60 District Education Officers t responded to the questionnaires. Primary data was collected using structured questionnaires and data was analysed using percentages and weighted averages while data presentation was made both descriptively and in tables.The study findings indicate that the DEO,s regarded the implementation of Free Primary strategy at their level as being successful. From the findings, the overall performance is rated above average. It was noted that resource allocation and expertise of the strategy developers played a crucial role in the success of FPE. Communication and interpretation of the strategy plan were critical and were well implemented at district level. The Ministry set clear objectives for implementation and again this added to its success. There is need for the District Education Officers to go through the policy documents critically. It was evident that they were not clear on the content within the policy documents. Further research is required on the implementation of Free Primary Policy at lower levels i.e. divisional level and school levels. These are very crucial stakeholders in the implementation of the strategy.