Despite the availability of multiple bursary programs in Maralal Ward, significant challenges undermine their effectiveness. The study examined the influence of project leadership management practices on the Performance of Bursary Programs for Needy Secondary School Students in Maralal Ward, Samburu County, Kenya. The specific objective assessed the influence of project decision integration on the Performance of Bursary Programs for Needy Secondary School Students in Maralal Ward in Samburu County, Kenya.The study was anchored on Ethical Leadership Theory and Stakeholder Theory. Convergent parallel design was adopted. The study targeted a population of 2,381 students, 24 school administrators and 6 pivotal bursary committee members, and leaders serving as key informants. A sample of 343 respondents were selected using stratified sampling technique. Data was collected using questionnaires and key informant interviews. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Qualitative data from interviews were analyzed thematically. Findings were presented using tables. Data were collected from 280 respondents. Key findings indicated that bursary programs in Maralal Ward moderately integrated project decisions, with needy considerations and management awareness rated highly (M = 3.54), but weak adherence to standards (M = 2.72), inconsistent ethical compliance (M = 3.29), and limited training (M = 3.38). On performance, bursaries improved student retention (M = 3.76), transition (M = 3.60), academic outcomes (M = 3.54), and enrolment (M = 3.48), with funds largely used appropriately (M = 3.55). However, delays in disbursement (M = 2.83) and low stakeholder satisfaction (M = 2.83) remained key challenges, despite sustainability strategies in place (M = 3.70). Qualitative evidence reinforced that timely and adequate bursary support is critical to student success. The study recommend that the program should strengthen ethical standards and decision-making guidelines to improve stakeholder satisfaction and maximize student outcomes.
Project leadership management practices, Performance of Bursary Programs, Needy Secondary School Students, project decision integration
Lengupae, M., Silas, S.K., & Simiyu, V. (2025). Financial literacy and sustainability of table banking projects among mixed gender self-help groups in Maralal Ward Samburu County Kenya. Journal of Africana Articles, 3(29), 1-20. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17042151
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