ASSESSMENT OF THE ADEQUACY OF LEGAL AND POLICY FRAMEWORKS IN MANAGEMENT OF EDUCATION RESOURCES IN KENYA

Despite the existence of legal and policy frameworks, schools face persistent challenges such as teacher shortages, inadequate infrastructure, and insufficient learning resources, particularly in marginalized regions. This raises concerns about whether legal and policy frameworks effectively ensure equitable and sustainable education resource management. The objective of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of existing legal frameworks and policies governing the management of education resources in Kenya. The Resource Dependency Theory was used to guide analysis on how legal mandates influence resource distribution and management. Secondary data was collected from legal documents, government policy reports, international publications, and peer-reviewed academic literature. Findings revealed that while Kenya has established robust legal and policy frameworks, there are significant gaps in their implementation and enforcement. It recommends enhancing monitoring mechanisms to ensure equitable and efficient education resource management in Kenya.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0093/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>