Influence of Involvement of Stakeholders on Curriculum Implementation in Public Secondary Schools in Garissa Sub-County, Garissa County, Kenya

Stakeholders play a key role in ensuring improved implementation of the curriculum in secondary schools.However, in Garissa Sub-county, the implementation of the curriculum in secondary schools has been a challenge.Many teachers are unable to cover the syllabus on time, which resulted in low performance among students.This study sought to determine the influence of involvement of stakeholders on curriculum implementation in public secondary schools.The research adopted mixed methodology and employed descriptive survey and phenomenological research designs.The target population was 318 respondents which comprised 12 principals, 304 teachers, and 2 Sub-county Directors of Education (SCDEs), from which a sample of 9 principals, 168 teachers, and 2 Sub-county Directors of Education was determined using Yamane's Formula.Questionnaires were used to collect quantitative data from teachers whereas interview guides were used to gather qualitative data from principals and SCDEs.Qualitative data were analyzed thematically based on the objectives and presented in narrative forms.Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequencies and percentages and inferentially using Pearson's Product Moment Correlation Analysis with the help of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS 25) and presented using tables.The study found that curriculum implementation in public secondary schools has faced numerous challenges with many teachers unable to cover syllabus in time which has led to low academic performance.This is attributed to the irregular stakeholder involvement in key decisions regarding curriculum implementation.Thus, principals should involve stakeholders in specific activities earmarked for improving curriculum implementation in public secondary schools.