Influence of Resource Allocation on the Implementation of Competency-Based Education Program in Public Primary Schools in Kajiado North sub-County, Kenya

This study examined influence of resource allocation on implementation of competency-based education program in public primary schools in Kajiado North sub-County, Kenya. The study was guided by systems theory by Ludwig von Bertalanffy. The study adopted mixed method research and convergent parallel research design where qualitative and quantitative data was collected simultaneously and each analyzed separately. The target population was 2000 teachers in 40 public primary schools, 40 headteachers and 3 education officers. Simple random sampling was used to select the 333 teachers. 10 headteachers and 3 education officials were selected purposively. Quantitative data was analyzed using statistical techniques while qualitative was analyzed thematically. The study found out that resource allocation moderately but significantly influenced implementation of CBE. The study recommended that educational stakeholders prioritize equitable and timely financial, human and material resources. The ministry of education should also invest in scalable and accessible ICT infrastructure especially in under-resourced schools. Keywords: Resource Allocation, Implementation, Competency-Based Education, Program